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Everybody has a podcast, except for Miami Heat president Pat Riley. And ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is trying to change that. There may be no one with more basketball stories to tell than Pat Riley, who is now in his seventh decade in the NBA and still a go-getter after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. Sure,…
With only a handful of valuable free agents on the market, we explore whether pursuing Russell Westbrook would be a worthwhile endeavor for the Heat.
If Charles Barkley is going to accuse LeBron James of ring chasing, then Shannon Sharpe is going to hit Barkley with the same criticism. Barkley joined Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo on Philadelphia’s 97.5 The Fanatic this week to discuss the NBA offseason. And while projecting where James should play next season, Barkley criticized the four-time…
Now that most of the big free agent business in the NBA is done, the primary suitors for LeBron James have a clear understanding of how much they can offer as he continues to decide where he will play next season.
Nikola Jovic clearly thought he had played his final game for the Miami Heat, making such an admission recently.
Five teams — the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, 76ers and Timberwolves — remain in the LeBron James sweepstakes. Who actually needs him the most?
The possibility of LeBron James joining Giannis Antetokounmpo has sparked plenty of discussion, with the Miami Heat emerging as a potential landing spot. That speculation also raises an interesting question for Milwaukee Bucks fans. Could the franchise have made a stronger push to pair James with former Bucks star Damian Lillard? In hindsight, passing on [...]
The Miami Heat’s offseason has already been wildly successful after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. But there is still work left for the Heat as free agency dwindles. Now, the Heat are reportedly a frontrunner for four-time champion and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James. The 22-time All-Star helped Miami capture a pair of titles in […] The post 4 available free agents, not named LeBron James, who can help Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
LeBron James’ free agency has entered an unusual phase, with interested teams now sending recorded voice messages to the four-time NBA champion as he continues evaluating his next destination. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania on July 9, organizations pursuing James have been communicating through his longtime agent, Rich Paul, with some owners, presidents and […] The post Teams pitch LeBron James with voice messages appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
We received the appetizer in San Francisco, Calif., in the California Classic last weekend. But the main course has now arrived! The Miami Heat will officially begin their five-game Las Vegas Summer League journey on Friday. While we’ve already received a mini glimpse of what the puzzle looks like, who are five Heat players you […] The post 5 Heat players to watch during 2026 NBA Summer League appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Dwyane Wade’s eldest son’s NBA dream is still far off, as he finds himself in legal trouble. Close to three weeks ago, Zaire Wade was arrested early in the morning after neighbors called 911 after hearing some distressing noises. He was taken into custody on three charges and has now been charged with only one, […] The post Dwyane Wade’s Son Zaire Faces Charges as Court Issues Ruling Days After Arrest appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Raptors The Kawhi Leonard blockbuster isn’t official just yet. The Clippers and Raptors announced Thursday that their agreed-upon trade remains on hold while the NBA completes its investigation into allegations involving Leonard’s endorsement deal with the now-bankrupt financial company Aspiration. According to the Clippers, the league informed Toronto that it would assume any potential risk […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Heat appeared first on Hoops...
Forward Nikola Jovic says he’s happy to still be with the Heat after seeing his name pop up in trade rumors this offseason, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. The 23-year-old Serbian says he “wasn’t really worried” about the speculation, but he’s excited to be back for a fifth season in Miami. “I was […]
The Kawhi Leonard trade twist only makes the Miami Heat feel worse about the Terry Rozier situation.
Nine days have passed since the seismic news broke that LeBron James will leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The basketball world is still waiting for him to make his decision. James is the best remaining free agent and should be…
Now that DeMar DeRozan has officially cleared waivers, the speculation has begun. One of the more interesting possibilities comes from Matt George of Sactown Sports 1140, who said the Cavaliers and Heat are the two teams generating the most chatter as potential landing spots for the veteran scorer. “The two teams that we seem to […] The post DeMar DeRozan linked to Cavs, Heat in free agency appeared first on Hoops Wire .
A new report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst isn’t good news for Miami Heat fans hoping LeBron James returns to South […]
Adam Schefter believes LeBron James' growing obsession with golf gives the Miami Heat an overlooked advantage in free agency.
If the Miami Heat want to be successful in year one of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, they're going to need to find their next Ray Allen.
It’s been nearly three decades since former Miami Heat head coach and current team president Pat Riley coached Tim Hardaway Sr. Like father, like son: Now, Tim Hardaway Jr. will be donning the Heat red and black, after signing a one-year, $6 million deal last week. And Riley, who coached his dad, arguably the greatest […] The post Pat Riley has lofty goal for Heat’s latest addition appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Following the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, Bucks general manager Jon Horst expressed confidence in the organization’s long-term outlook despite acknowledging the difficulty of moving on from the franchise icon. Milwaukee received four players, three first-round draft picks, a first-round pick swap, and a second-round selection in exchange for Antetokounmpo. Horst said […] The post Jon Horst outlines Bucks’ future after Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster appeared first on...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is wasting no time in trying to recruit LeBron James to the Miami Heat.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has played 13 seasons in the NBA, but there is still so much in store in the future for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The former Milwaukee Bucks superstar power forward is embarking on a new journey in his basketball career after getting shockingly traded by the Bucks to the Miami Heat [...]
Bam Adebayo may not get his wish for a Gabe Vincent return now, but it could be something that materializes down the line for the Miami Heat.
Nearly 17 years ago, former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Sr. became the second player in franchise history to have his number retired. He was the first player in Heat history to earn All-NBA honors (1996-97), averaging 17.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists across six seasons with the organization. Now, his No. 10 will […] The post New Heat sharpshooter explains ‘family decision’ behind number controversy appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .