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Ranking national media complaints about the Miami Heat: Five on the Floor

They’re back at it. And some of the criticisms are out there. But which are valid? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through the national media’s shots at the new-look Heat. 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, Alex and Brady’s writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https...

Miami Heat Round Table

‼️Mario Chalmers Interview: 🚨BREAKING: Mario Chalmers Reveals His Take on the NEW Miami Heat! https://youtu.be/eHYwYLGCq-o ‼️The Miami Heat Are SCARY With Giannis & Bam?! Chilltown Hoops REACTS! https://youtu.be/NtqZDSDqIhc #klaythompson #miamiheat #giannisantetokounmpo #stephencurry #playerschoice #playerschoicethepanel #basketball #sports #lebronjames #espn #sports #miamiheatnba #heatnation #bamadebayo #miamiheathighlights #podcast Music by exzovid https://youtube.com/@EXZOVID?si=x56YmaMIqqY...

Heat getting ready for GTA VI release with Kaseya Center makeover

The Miami Heat are less than a month away from getting their 2026-27 season underway, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and several other new faces in the mix. While questions persist about Miami’s fit on the court, the Heat are still more back from a cultural relevance perspective than they have been in quite some time. Meanwhile, […] The post Heat getting ready for GTA VI release with Kaseya Center makeover appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Heat add Bez Mbeng ahead of training camp

The Miami Heat have claimed guard Bez Mbeng off waivers, adding him to their training-camp roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. Ira Winderman reported Tuesday that Miami successfully claimed Mbeng after he was waived by the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The move brings the Heat’s training-camp roster to 19 players, two below the NBA’s offseason […] The post Heat add Bez Mbeng ahead of training camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Identifying the Miami Heat’s floor: Five on the Floor

As some outlets — including The Ringer — have the Heat in play-in territory again, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo try to identify the team’s floor. What’s the worst it could be, if Giannis is reasonably healthy? 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, Alex and Brady’s writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com...

Heat Claim Bez Mbeng Off Waivers

By Dana Gauruder | at September 22, 2026 5:25 pm The Heat have claimed Bez Mbeng off waivers and will sign him to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Mbeng is expected to take part in training camp practices with the Heat next week. The Hornets placed Mbeng on waivers over the weekend. Charlotte signed the former Yale shooting guard earlier this month on an Exhibit 10 deal, though his G League rights are still controlled by the Sioux City Skyforce. The 6’4″...

Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year!  Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Russell Westbrook linked with Miami Heat despite NBA retirement

The Miami Heat are reportedly linked to a potential return for Russell Westbrook following his retirement from the NBA. Russell Westbrook retired during the 2026 offseason after failing to sign with a club, despite drawing interest from the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards , opting instead to bring an end to a legendary career. However, reports now indicate that the Miami Heat could be interested in his services for an NBA return. Former NBA All-Star Zach Randolph believes Westbr...

Heat Claim Bez Mbeng Off Waivers

The Heat have claimed Bez Mbeng off waivers, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Mbeng, who is on an Exhibit 10 contract, is expected to take part in training camp practices with Miami next week. The Hornets placed Mbeng on waivers over the weekend. Charlotte signed the former Yale shooting guard earlier this month […]

NBA Moves: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Pacers

Heat Miami made it official. Pelle Larsson’s four-year, $60 million extension is signed, the Heat announced today. The Swedish wing agreed last Friday, agents Austin Brown and Steven Heumann told Shams Charania of ESPN. He still makes $2.3 million this season after Miami picked up his team option in June. Without the new deal, he […] The post NBA Moves: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Newly extended Heat wing “set for major role” this upcoming season

The Latest from @HotHotHoops on YouTube The Miami Heat recently inked a new four-year $60 million extension with 25-year-old wing Pelle Larsson. And Miami is expected to get the most out of that financial commitment. The deal will not be in effect until the start of the 2027-28 season, as Larsson is still under contracts for a little above $2 million for this upcoming 2026-27 campaign. The creative construction of the Andrew Wiggins re-signing earlier this summer— which gave Wiggins more money...

Pelle Larsson Signs Four-Year Extension With Heat

September 22: Larsson’s four-year, $60MM extension is now official, according to a press release from the Heat. September 18: Swedish wing Pelle Larsson has agreed to a four-year, $60MM extension with the Heat, agents Austin Brown and Steven Heumann tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Larsson will earn $2.3MM this season after Miami exercised […]

Should Celtics Have Traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo? | Celtics Daily

Bobby Manning welcomes Jim Owczarski from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal to Celtics Daily to look back at the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga and preview this upcoming Bucks season. They discussed what led Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a deal for Tyler Herro and picks, and whether the Celtics should have traded for Antetokounmpo before they landed Paul George in exchange for Brown. 0:00-6:15 How Giannis deal got done with the Heat 6:15-18:00 Could Celtics have traded for Giannis? 18:00-1...

NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers

Raptors Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration was entirely painless. Barrett admitted he felt “a little salty” while watching the organization that traded him during the 2023-24 season capture the title. “If anybody else were to win it, I’m happy they won it,” Barrett told Donnovan Bennett of CBC Sports. “You know, I still have friends over there. I’ve called and checked on the guy...

Bill Simmons roasted for brain-dead Heat defense take

The Miami Heat are now under a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season with several new faces, headlined by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the mix. The Heat are hoping to take a big step forward this year after not having won a playoff game in two years, but it remains to be seen […] The post Bill Simmons roasted for brain-dead Heat defense take appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Should Celtics Have Traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Bobby Manning welcomes Jim Owczarski from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal to Celtics Daily to look back at the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga and preview this upcoming Bucks season. They discussed what led Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a deal for Tyler Herro and picks, and whether the Celtics should have traded for Antetokounmpo before they [...] The post Should Celtics Have Traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on CLNS Media .

NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers

Raptors Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration was entirely painless. Barrett admitted he felt “a little salty” while watching the organization that traded him during the 2023-24 season capture the title. “If anybody else were to win […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .