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Heat’s Tim Hardaway Jr. pickup becomes that much more crucial after Norman Powell departure
After the Miami Heat’s near-$6 million one-year deal of Tim Hardaway Jr., the Heat front office addressed much needed shooting depth. Especially after the news to follow the next day. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced Norman Powell’s departure from Miami, with the veteran guard opting to sign with the Chicago Bulls on a two-year $45 million […] The post Heat’s Tim Hardaway Jr. pickup becomes that much more crucial after Norman Powell departure appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA B...
What’s next for Heat after Norman Powell’s departure to Bulls
After arguably the best year of his career with the Miami Heat, Norman Powell is headed to the Windy City. The one-time All-Star signed a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Wednesday morning. Despite his body breaking down in the second half of the season, Powell, […] The post What’s next for Heat after Norman Powell’s departure to Bulls appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading the signing: Heat ink Tim Hardaway Jr. to one-year deal
The Miami Heat made their first external addition since acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo moments after NBA Free Agency opened up, inking veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year, $6.5 million deal. Let’s break it all down and give this an official grade, shall we?! Grading the Tim Hardaway Jr. addition for the Miami Heat: More […] The post Grading the signing: Heat ink Tim Hardaway Jr. to one-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat: 2026-27 Emirates Cup Groups revealed
Hours after the start of NBA Free Agency, the league revealed the groups for the 2026-27 Emirates Cup. Per usual, there were six total groups — three from each conference — composed of five teams apiece. The Miami Heat will be in Group B, headlined by the reigning champion New York Knicks, plus the Indiana […] The post Miami Heat: 2026-27 Emirates Cup Groups revealed appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Tim Hardaway Jr. signs with Miami Heat
Free agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Miami Heat, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Tuesday. Hardaway’s new deal will use up $6.5 million of the Heat’s mid-level exception, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. This could take them out of the LeBron […] The post Tim Hardaway Jr. signs with Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat announce 2026 Summer League roster, California Classic and Las Vegas schedule
The Miami Heat officially have their Summer League plans in place. On Tuesday, the organization announced its roster and schedule for both the California Classic in San Francisco and NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas. Assistant coach Wayne Ellington will serve as Miami’s head coach during Summer League competition, with practices beginning immediately in […] The post Miami Heat announce 2026 Summer League roster, California Classic and Las Vegas schedule appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - M...
How Warriors can pose as threat over Heat for LeBron James
It’s officially official: The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season. In recent weeks, all of us over here at HHH have pondered whether or not the Miami Heat should inquire about James — regardless of his future in Los Angeles. Well, now, […] The post How Warriors can pose as threat over Heat for LeBron James appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s 16 favorite 2026 free agents for the Miami Heat
Today is the day! Let the frenzy begin! While the Miami Heat extended Andrew Wiggins and retained Simone Fontecchio for the minimum, they still have big fish to fry with free agency tipping off at 6:00 p.m. EST. With 11 players rostered, including rookie Ryan Conwell, the Heat have less than $17 million in space […] The post Hanifan’s 16 favorite 2026 free agents for the Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Simone Fontecchio returns to Heat on one-year deal
Free agent forward Simone Fontecchio has returned to the Miami Heat on a one-year deal, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported hours before the start of free agency. The deal will be a one-year minimum contract, which will count for $2.5 million against the Heat salary cap in 2026-27. This comes on the heels […] The post Simone Fontecchio returns to Heat on one-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Assessing Heat’s chances to acquire this veteran Nuggets wing
There’s no question that the next few weeks for the Miami Heat are quite important. After acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat have plenty of holes to fill without much financial flexibility or assets. They still have to fill out a roster, but they don’t have many avenues at their disposal. That’s not stopping them from […] The post Assessing Heat’s chances to acquire this veteran Nuggets wing appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Evaluating the Miami Heat’s biggest needs entering free agency
After acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, the next few weeks will be quite important for the Miami Heat. With nearly 24 hours until the start of free agency, they enter with presumably 10 players rostered, including rookie Ryan Conwell, who hasn’t officially signed his new deal yet. With less than $20 million to work with, given that […] The post Evaluating the Miami Heat’s biggest needs entering free agency appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat now left with important Nikola Jovic decision after recent roster move
The Miami Heat’s first big roster move after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo came on Monday. Hours before the option deadline, Andrew Wiggins exercised his $30.2 million player option, though he also tacked on two additional years for $34 million combined, with cap hits for $16.5M and $17.5M, respectively. As it currently stands, the Heat have nine […] The post Heat now left with important Nikola Jovic decision after recent roster move appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat’s core still looks intriguing after latest move despite concerns of “gutting” roster
The Miami Heat have solidified an elite two-way frontcourt core with Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. This comes after it was officially confirmed by the breaking news from Jake Fischer and Shams Charania that Wiggins has opted-in to his $30 million player option for this upcoming 2026-27 season— while also extending for a […] The post Heat’s core still looks intriguing after latest move despite concerns of “gutting” roster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT N...
Heat’s Andrew Wiggins exercises player option, signs new three-year deal
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has opted into his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season, NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line first reported Monday hours before the option deadline. However, a wrinkle from this is that Wiggins subsequently signed a three-year, $64 million extension — tack on two more years for […] The post Heat’s Andrew Wiggins exercises player option, signs new three-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat’s Andrew Wiggins exercises $30.2 million player option
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has opted into his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season, NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line first reported Monday hours before the option deadline. Heat insider Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald confirmed the news shortly thereafter. *** This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned […] The post Heat’s Andrew Wiggins exercises $30.2 million player option appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
LeBron James reunion with Heat idea continues to gain steam after latest reports
Over the weekend, the LeBron James return to the Miami Heat noise gained some significant traction. Initially, it’s been an intriguing idea that is really just fun to think about. But now, it’s becoming a real possibility. In fact, Miami would be one of the “top suitors” alongside the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers […] The post LeBron James reunion with Heat idea continues to gain steam after latest reports appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Report: Tim Hardaway Jr. headlines “priority” free agent targets for Heat
NBA free agency is set to begin on Tuesday at 6:00 PM EST. And the Miami Heat will have plenty of work to do as the 2026 offseason officially gets underway. Of course, Pat Riley and the front office landed the biggest prize on the trade market in recent days with their long overdue acquisition […] The post Report: Tim Hardaway Jr. headlines “priority” free agent targets for Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Built on Heat Culture: How the Miami Heat created one of the NBA’s strongest winning identities
There are certain phrases around professional sports that start as marketing slogans but eventually lose meaning. Whether it’s “defending the land” in Cleveland or “fearing the deer” in Milwaukee, it’s a catchy albeit temporary way to connect with fans and unite them. “Heat Culture” has somehow done the opposite. What started as a standard built […] The post Built on Heat Culture: How the Miami Heat created one of the NBA’s strongest winning identities appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami...
HHH Roundtable: Is a LeBron James-Heat reunion realistic?
For the first time in eight seasons, former Miami Heat All-Star and two-time champion is LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent. He will be entering his age-42 season, but the 23-time All-Star is still a very impactful player. Could a return be in the cards, now that the Miami Heat scored Giannis Antetokounmpo? Let’s […] The post HHH Roundtable: Is a LeBron James-Heat reunion realistic? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat 2026 NBA Summer League schedule released; full roster still to come
The Miami Heat Officially Know Who They Will Face In Las Vegas On Friday, the NBA released the complete schedule for the 2026 NBA Summer League, giving Heat fans their first look at when Miami’s newest rookies and young prospects will take the floor. The annual showcase begins July 9 in Las Vegas, with each […] The post Miami Heat 2026 NBA Summer League schedule released; full roster still to come appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Tracking the Miami Heat’s 2026 undrafted signees
The 2026 NBA Draft has officially concluded! As a result of the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade, the Miami Heat had just one selection in this year’s draft. They traded up four spots — from No. 41 to 37 — and drafted Louisville guard Ryan Conwell! As we famously know, the Miami Heat love plucking under-the-radar […] The post Tracking the Miami Heat’s 2026 undrafted signees appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat should explore these 2 avenues to bring back former sharpshooter
Before the Miami Heat got over the finish line to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, it was rumored that they could also acquire Duncan Robinson in a three-team trade with the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons— as the Pistons had interest in landing Tyler Herro as part of the trade. Ultimately, the Antetokounmpo to Miami blockbuster wound […] The post Heat should explore these 2 avenues to bring back former sharpshooter appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Could the Miami Heat pursue this veteran sharpshooter?
There are multiple holes the Miami Heat must address after swinging a six-player blockbuster for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Arguably the biggest one is 3-point shooting, with roughly half their shooting production from a year ago now either in Milwaukee or in free agency. Assuming Jahmir Young’s team option is exercised and Andrew Wiggins ($30.2 […] The post Could the Miami Heat pursue this veteran sharpshooter? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat waste no time bolstering biggest need post-Giannis trade
After the Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this week, their biggest need was quite clear: Outside shooting. The Heat sacrificed 26.7 percent of last year’s 3-point production in the deal, and will have potentially lost more depending on the upcoming free agencies of Norman Powell and Simone Fontecchio, who were Nos. 1 and 4 […] The post Heat waste no time bolstering biggest need post-Giannis trade appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading the Miami Heat’s selection of Ryan Conwell in 2026 NBA Draft
The Miami Heat did not waste any time addressing one of their biggest needs. On Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat traded their only selection — moving up from No. 41 to 37 — and drafted Louisville guard Ryan Conwell. How would we grade it? Let’s break it down! Grading the […] The post Grading the Miami Heat’s selection of Ryan Conwell in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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