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Heat are “monitoring” Victor Oladipo’s comeback with one open roster spot remaining
After the Miami Heat’s recent free agent additions of Klay Thompson and Nick Richards, there remains just one final open standard roster spot out of the possible 15 to fill. In recent years, the Heat have opted to leave that last spot open heading into the season— in the event another quality rotation player gets […] The post Heat are “monitoring” Victor Oladipo’s comeback with one open roster spot remaining appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Brooklyn Nets’ 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 Brooklyn Nets’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
3 way-too-early bold predictions for the Miami Heat ahead of 2026-27 season
With a couple of late additions to the roster in Klay Thompson and Nick Richards, the MiamI Heat’s roster heading into the 2026-27 season is mostly settled. Coming off a disappointing 43-win finish, Miami is determined to compete with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the mix. What are some way-too-early bold predictions for the new season? I’m […] The post 3 way-too-early bold predictions for the Miami Heat ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Boston Celtics’ 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 Boston Celtics’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
A way-too-early look at the Miami Heat’s 5 biggest X-factors for 2026-27 season
We are officially less than one month away from the start of training camp. The season is right around the corner, and the Miami Heat will have lofty expectations after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer. We know the Greek Freak — as well as Bam Adebayo — will lead the charge. But for […] The post A way-too-early look at the Miami Heat’s 5 biggest X-factors for 2026-27 season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Atlanta Hawks’ 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 Atlanta Hawks’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading the signing: Heat add Nick Richards
Less than a week after adding Klay Thompson to the fold, the Miami Heat signed free agent center Nick Richards to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal this week. Richards, 28, will now be a part of his fourth team in three seasons after beginning his career with the Charlotte Hornets. Let’s grade the signing, shall we! […] The post Grading the signing: Heat add Nick Richards appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat use 14th roster spot, sign Nick Richards
The Miami Heat have signed Nick Richards to a one-year deal with their 14th roster spot, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania was among the first to report Thursday. The Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson later confirmed the move. This move shouldn’t be a surprise. As Jackson reported earlier in the day, the Heat were targeting a […] The post Heat use 14th roster spot, sign Nick Richards appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat: Ranking each 2026 offseason move from worst to best
The Miami Heat had a busy summer, but what was their best move? The post Miami Heat: Ranking each 2026 offseason move from worst to best appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Why Klay Thompson joining Heat was an ‘easy decision’
Merely seconds after the Dallas Mavericks bought out veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson, his new team was already known. The Miami Heat inked Thompson, one of the greatest shooters ever, to a two-year, $11.5 million deal last week. Thompson, 36, is third among active players in made threes, and fourth all-time. When asked about playing under […] The post Why Klay Thompson joining Heat was an ‘easy decision’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat’s updated depth chart after Klay Thompson signing
Last week, the Miami Heat added another piece to the puzzle by acquiring one of the greatest shooters of all-time in Klay Thompson. After weeks of speculation, the Dallas Mavericks eventually bought out Thompson, who had his sights set on competing for a title. Now, he joins an already formidable Heat squad that acquired Giannis […] The post Miami Heat’s updated depth chart after Klay Thompson signing appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Klay Thompson gives Heat more flexibility with pay cut, signing made official
After ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the Klay Thompson-Miami Heat news on Friday, the signing was made official late on Sunday. Thompson officially cleared waivers following a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, leading to a new two-year $11.5 million deal with a player option with the Heat. The contact reportedly comes out to a roughly $5.6 […] The post Klay Thompson gives Heat more flexibility with pay cut, signing made official appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat’s updated cap sheet after Klay Thompson signing
Update: Klay Thompson’s official salary will be $11.5 million over two years, $1.5 million less than it was originally reported. Thus, instead of the $6.3 million first-year cap hit we list below, he will make $5.6 million this season with a $5.9 million player option in 2027-28. As a result, the Heat can now sign […] The post Miami Heat’s updated cap sheet after Klay Thompson signing appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
What Klay Thompson’s addition means for Heat’s new-look starting lineup
Less than 48 hours ago, four of the Miami Heat’s starting five — Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo — heading into the new season were all but locks as currently constructed. While we were still over one month away from training camp, the perception was that the final spot […] The post What Klay Thompson’s addition means for Heat’s new-look starting lineup appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading every move the Miami Heat made this offseason (so far)
The Miami Heat have had a busy summer. They’re not done, with three open roster spots (two of which they will fill) still open. But with the main course of the summer now over, let’s evaluate every single move the organization made this offseason, headlined by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby […] The post Grading every move the Miami Heat made this offseason (so far) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading the signing: Heat add Klay Thompson on two-year deal
After weeks of speculation, the Miami Heat finally acquired sharpshooter Klay Thompson, who was bought out by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The deal can’t be made official until Sunday, when the 13-year veteran clears waivers. But Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat for two years, $13 million, eating the majority of what’s […] The post Grading the signing: Heat add Klay Thompson on two-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Klay Thompson to sign with Heat after officially securing a buyout
No more waiting around, no more hypotheticals, no more speculation… Klay Thompson will officially be a member of the Miami Heat. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to break the news via X on Friday afternoon that Thompson is “expected to sign with the Miami Heat after he clears waivers upon a contract buyout with […] The post Klay Thompson to sign with Heat after officially securing a buyout appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat have 3 likely different scenarios to finish off their offseason work
The 2026 NBA offseason is nearing its conclusion, and the Miami Heat secured the first and biggest headline acquisition of the summer with their Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster deal. However, with just over a month from training camp, Miami’s work is still incomplete. They have been operating with three vacant standard roster spots for several weeks […] The post Heat have 3 likely different scenarios to finish off their offseason work appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
What Miami Heat fans can expect from the 2026–27 NBA season
The Miami Heat enter the 2026–27 NBA season looking very different from the team that finished the previous regular season 43–39. Miami remained competitive last year, but inconsistency kept the team from establishing itself among the East’s strongest clubs. This offseason changed the scale of those expectations. The headline move was the arrival of Giannis […] The post What Miami Heat fans can expect from the 2026–27 NBA season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
A new Miami Heat mystery free agent has emerged
For the last several weeks, many Miami Heat fans — as well as the organization — have been waiting for the Klay Thompson shoe to drop. The veteran sharpshooter is entering the final year of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks, but Dallas is hoping to find a trade partner instead of buying him out, […] The post A new Miami Heat mystery free agent has emerged appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Pressure Points in Miami’s New Schedule
The NBA released its 2026-27 schedule on Thursday (13th of August), and naturally, a few Miami Heat dates grabbed attention straight away. Opening night against Minnesota has plenty of intrigue, Christmas Day in Boston should come with its usual edge, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first trip back to Milwaukee as a member of the Heat will […] The post Pressure Points in Miami’s New Schedule appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
3 reasons why Heat will (and won’t) exceed projected 46.5 win total
There is still a long way to go until the start of the 2026-27 Miami Heat season. But as we near the two-month mark, it’s never too early to start making predictions! Currently, Las Vegas has set the Heat’s projection win total at 46.5 for the new season after they landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, drafted Ryan […] The post 3 reasons why Heat will (and won’t) exceed projected 46.5 win total appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
A way-too-early look at Heat’s potential rotation for 2026-27
The main course of the offseason has still passed, headlined by the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a late June blockbuster. It’s not quite complete, with them needing to fill at least two roster spots over the next two months. Still, it was quite a successful offseason for Miami, who enter the season with […] The post A way-too-early look at Heat’s potential rotation for 2026-27 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Weighing the pros and cons for Heat to trade Nikola Jovic for Klay Thompson
One of the NBA rumor mill’s worst kept secret is that the Miami Heat have significant interest in acquiring Dallas Mavericks’ sharpshooter Klay Thompson. However, the Heat’s interest in the veteran guard has been lingering for a long time, with zero clarity to follow. The hold up? Thompson is still under contract for one more […] The post Weighing the pros and cons for Heat to trade Nikola Jovic for Klay Thompson appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat: 4 numbers to note from 2026-27 schedule release
The NBA released its full 82-game schedule for the Miami Heat on Thursday. What are some numbers to note, as we now know the Heat’s whereabouts for the 2026-27 season? 25 – National Televised Games Skinny: The Heat are back on national television! After just five games on nationally-televised networks last season, they will have […] The post Miami Heat: 4 numbers to note from 2026-27 schedule release appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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