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The Hornets announced Friday that Rookie of the Year runner-up Kon Knueppel has a left hamstring injury and will miss the entire preseason before being reevaluated during the first week of the regular season. Knueppel might end up missing multiple regular season contests, writes Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer, since players typically require a […]
The Latest from @HotHotHoops on YouTube After spending the latter half of last year with their G-League team, the Miami Heat are expected to sign veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract, NBA insider Chris Haynes was among the first to report Sunday. Smith played 21 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate, last season. He averaged 8.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. He shot *** This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned for updates...
Dennis Smith Jr. hasn’t played an NBA game since March 2024, but the Heat are giving him another opportunity.
We’ve talked a lot about the positive this offseason — but we know not everything always goes according to plan. Taking a possible Giannis injury out of the equation, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander provide five other concerns for the season, and how likely or serious each might be. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN • RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497) Follow Ethan, ...
After spending the latter half of last year with their G-League team, the Miami Heat are expected to sign veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract, NBA insider Chris Haynes was among the first to report Sunday. Smith played 21 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate, last […] The post Report: Heat expected to sign veteran guard to training camp deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Golden State Warriors are less than a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season with essentially the same exact roster that won 37 games a year ago. While fans have been disappointed in the Warriors’ lack of moves, power forward Draymond Green has been staying engaged, firing off hot takes frequently on his […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green clowns Tyler Herro for ‘corny’ TJ Ford photoshoot recreation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has reached a contract agreement with the Heat, agent Daniel Hazan tells Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (Twitter link). According to Haynes, the Heat have been closely monitoring the seven-year veteran throughout the offseason. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Smith’s contract with Miami is likely non-guaranteed. It may be a training camp deal, which wouldn’t count against the salary cap unless Smith makes the regular season roster....
11:50 am: While he confirms that Smith will be signing with the Heat, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel hears the former lottery pick won’t be with the team at the start of training camp (Twitter links). Smith will receive an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Winderman, and will likely head back to Sioux […]
With the Miami Heat now led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, the team has been working in the offseason to surround the dynamic duo that could elevate the team to championship aspirations. As the Heat’s latest notable deal was signing Pelle Larsson to a contract extension, the latest agreement is one that will interest […] The post Heat signs former first-round pick in free agency to bolster backcourt appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat have made another move to strengthen their roster next to Giannis Antetokounmpo . According to NBA insider Chris Haynes , the Heat have agreed to a deal with Dennis Smith Jr. Miami fill out their 15th roster spot with the 28-year-old point guard, who last played in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-24 season. Smith Jr. becomes another Heat addition this offseason alongside the blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bobby Portis arrived in the same trade wi...
As Media Day quickly approaches for the Miami Heat, here are four big questions all fans will want answered.
ESPN has ranked Giannis Antetokounmpo as the fifth-best player in the NBA, placing the Miami Heat superstar behind Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic. The ranking comes after Miami made a major move to acquire Antetokounmpo, giving up a significant package of players and draft assets. While such a deal could suggest […] The post ESPN places Giannis Antetokounmpo fifth in NBA rankings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former NBA swingman C.J. Miles has publicly called out Draymond Green. And he’s not questioning the Golden State Warriors forward’s unnatural on-court movements again. This time, Miles is questioning the 4x NBA champion’s motivations after Green publicly dismissed Tyler Herro’s viral homage to Milwaukee Bucks franchise lore. The dispute spilled onto social media after the […] The post Ex-NBA Star Exposes Draymond Green’s True Intentions After Warriors Vet Called Out Tyler Herro’s ‘Corny’ Tri...
The Miami Heat have finally completed their first training camp roster of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.
Draymond Green did not care for Milwaukee’s media day tribute. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors forward gave his verdict on Tyler Herro recreating TJ Ford’s 2003 rookie photoshoot alongside Ford himself, now a Bucks assistant coach. “I thought this was the corniest thing ever,” Green said in his podcast. “I’m just going […] The post Draymond Green drops ‘corniest thing ever’ reaction to Bucks’ TJ Ford-Tyler Herro photoshoot appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Previously, LeBron James clearly stated that money was not the factor for choosing his next team. Despite major interest from the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Philadelphia 76ers eventually became his destination. The 22x All-Star finally revealed why he joined the Sixers but never detailed why the other teams missed […] The post LeBron James Draws Frustration With ‘Mind the Game’ Podcast Over “Obvious” Sixers Secret appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jimmy Butler's desire to retire at the Golden State Warriors could see him sacrifice in a way he wasn't willing to do with the Miami Heat.
By Arthur Hill | at September 26, 2026 7:17 pm Klay Thompson’s outside shooting may give him the edge in the battle for the Heat’s final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Thompson, who signed with Miami after agreeing to a buyout with Dallas this summer, is by far the most accomplished long-distance shooter on the roster, ranking fourth in NBA history with 2,899 career three-pointers. Having someone on the floor who can stretch opposing defens...
Klay Thompson’s outside shooting may give him the edge in the battle for the Heat’s final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Thompson, who signed with Miami after agreeing to a buyout with Dallas this summer, is by far the most accomplished long-distance shooter on the roster, ranking […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo spent 13 seasons building a legendary career in Milwaukee before making his blockbuster move to the Miami Heat. But before he played a single minute for his new team, the superstar forward got an unforgettable welcome to South Florida wildlife. Relaxing at his new home, Antetokounmpo found himself face-to-face with a large iguana [...]
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There are a few surprising Eastern Conference threats that could push the Miami Heat back into the Play-In Tournament.
Ian Schieffelin could be exactly what the Miami Heat is looking for in their new Udonis Haslem.
The Miami Heat's offense could be due for another facelift, and there's new evidence to support that idea.
The Miami Heat have signed forward Ian Schieffelin, the team announced Friday, September 25. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Schieffelin, 25, joins Miami after spending four seasons at Clemson, where he developed into a productive frontcourt player. He appeared in 134 NCAA games for the Tigers, averaging 8.0 points, 6.5 […] The post Heat sign Ian Schieffelin appeared first on TalkBasket.net .