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7 Suitors Named as Bucks Officially ‘Open For Business’ on Giannis Trade

Well, there it is. If it wasn't official already, it is now. The Milwaukee Bucks are officially "open for business" on taking offers from teams on a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.   The Bucks are officially open for business again on fielding Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offers, per @ShamsCharania . The Cavaliers, Celtics, Heat, Knicks, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Warriors will be among the large list of teams expected to call Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/3VJxe1QKiq — Evan Sidery (@esid...

Bucks ‘open for business’ on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Heat back in the mix

It’s been known ever since the February NBA trade deadline that it was only a matter of time for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors to resurface again. The Bucks gauged the market on Antetokounmpo at that deadline, which included engaging with the Miami Heat on a potential deal. Ultimately, they decided to hold off for a […] The post Bucks ‘open for business’ on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Heat back in the mix appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat will be No. 13 pick in 2026 NBA Draft, do not move up in lottery

The results are in, and the Miami Heat will officially be the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Miami entered with a 92.9 percent chance at securing the No. 13 overall pick, while they had a 2.3 percent chance of moving back. Additionally, they had a 4.8 percent chance at securing a top-4 […] The post Heat will be No. 13 pick in 2026 NBA Draft, do not move up in lottery appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

The Heat’s biggest hole entering 2026 summer is quite obvious

Exiting another disappointing season, the Miami Heat have a lot of questions they must answer heading into the 2026 offseason. They were able to duck the luxury tax last season, avoiding any repeater tax penalties. And they are entering this offseason with over $35 million in projected space under the luxury tax, so they will […] The post The Heat’s biggest hole entering 2026 summer is quite obvious appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Who will be representing the Miami Heat at 2026 NBA Draft lottery?

For the first time since 2019, the Miami Heat will partake in the NBA Draft Lottery. And there will be a familiar face in Chicago to represent the Heat, who enter with less than a five percent chance at earning a top-4 pick. In late April, the Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds reported that vice president […] The post Who will be representing the Miami Heat at 2026 NBA Draft lottery? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Who will be representing the Miami Heat at 2026 NBA Draft lottery?

For the first time since 2019, the Miami Heat will partake in the NBA Draft Lottery. And there will be a familiar face in Chicago to represent the Heat, who enter with less than a five percent chance at earning a top-4 pick. In late April, the Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds reported that vice president […] The post Who will be representing the Miami Heat at 2026 NBA Draft lottery? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Poll: If Heat land top-4 pick, would you trade it for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Rightfully, for many franchises across the NBA, this Mother’s Day weekend will be filled with plenty of excitement, with the 2026 draft lottery on Sunday at 3 p.m. EST. There will also be a lot of angst. For the Miami Heat, they have the 13th-best odds, meaning they have less than a five percent chance […] The post Poll: If Heat land top-4 pick, would you trade it for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

How the Bucks owner’s comments surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo impact Heat

Stop me if you have heard this before: The Miami Heat are pursuing Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. There appear to be truths in life: Death, taxes and that, no matter how passive-aggressive the two-time MVP is with the only organization he’s known since entering the NBA in 2013. There’s no question that Antetokounmpo would […] The post How the Bucks owner’s comments surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo impact Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Dru Smith

The Miami Heat have a big offseason ahead, but let’s still review what happened this season! To continue with our Miami Heat player review series, we examine Dru Smith’s up-and-down season! Past Player Reviews: Brief Overview: 2025-26 stats (70 games): Coming off his third season-ending knee surgery of his pro career, Smith re-signed with the […] The post 2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Dru Smith appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

If Heat score a top-4 pick in 2026 NBA Draft, here’s how their board should look

The Miami Heat will be in the NBA Draft lottery, which is on Sunday, for the first time since 2019. This is a good draft to be in one, although the Heat have the 13th-best odds mere days out from when we discover how the ping-pong balls fall. That means they have a 4.8 percent […] The post If Heat score a top-4 pick in 2026 NBA Draft, here’s how their board should look appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Norman Powell

The Miami Heat have a big offseason ahead, but let’s still review what happened this season! To continue with our Miami Heat player review series, we dive into first-year Heat veteran and 2026 All-Star Norman Powell!  Past Player Reviews: Brief Overview: 2025-26 stats (58 games): Powell’s first campaign in South Beach seemed like a tale […] The post 2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Norman Powell appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .