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Biggest question for each Miami Heat starter entering 2026-27 season
The Miami Heat had one of the best offseasons in the NBA. But now that we’re roughly a month from opening night and less than two weeks from the start of training camp, their starting lineup — led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo — is practically set, barring injury. What is a big question […] The post Biggest question for each Miami Heat starter entering 2026-27 season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Golden State Warriors’ 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 Golden State Warriors’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Denver Nuggets’ 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 Denver Nuggets’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Dallas Mavericks’ 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 Dallas Mavericks’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Report: Heat are eyeing this free agent guard as training camp looms
With two weeks until media day and less than two weeks until training camp, the Miami Heat’s roster still may not be all the way set. According to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line and the Miami Herald‘s Barry Jackson, the Heat — as well as three other East foes — has interest […] The post Report: Heat are eyeing this free agent guard as training camp looms appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Washington Wizards’ 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 Washington Wizards’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Toronto Raptors’ 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 Toronto Raptors’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Former Heat All-Star credits team’s active summer
The Miami Heat were unquestionably one of the league’s most active teams this summer. They also improved as much as most other teams. Coming off four straight play-in berths, Miami changed the trajectory by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in late June — in addition to veteran big man Bobby Portis, plus sharpshooters Klay Thompson and Tim […] The post Former Heat All-Star credits team’s active summer appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Philadelphia 76ers’ 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 Philadelphia 76ers’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Orlando Magic’s 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 Orlando Magic’s 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the New York Knicks’ 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 New York Knicks’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Milwaukee Bucks’ 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 Milwaukee Bucks’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
3 All-Star’s that could eventually become available to boost Heat title hopes
In a recent piece from Miami Heat insider Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, he addressed the possibility of adding one final piece to this new Giannis Antetokounmpo-led build. And not just to fill the 15th standard roster spot, but a piece that could be acquired capable of putting the Heat ‘over the top’ in […] The post 3 All-Star’s that could eventually become available to boost Heat title hopes appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Indiana Pacers’ 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 Indiana Pacers’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Why Erik Spoelstra could finally earn this coveted award in 2026-27
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has a lot of hardware. Entering his 20th season, Spoelstra has played a part in each of the franchise’s three titles. He won a title as Pat Riley’s assistant, and two more as the primary leader on the sidelines. He’s also won four Eastern Conference Titles and was even […] The post Why Erik Spoelstra could finally earn this coveted award in 2026-27 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Detroit Pistons’ 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 Detroit Pistons’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 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 Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Front office may have used this calculated strategy to re-shape Heat roster
Pat Riley made one thing clear during his end of season press conference: he was prioritizing health and availability in roster decisions moving forward. The moves that followed shortly after lined up to that new proposed strategy that Riley iterated. The first order of business was landing the whale in Giannis Antetokounmpo. In doing so, […] The post Front office may have used this calculated strategy to re-shape Heat roster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Addition of Nick Richards provides the rotation depth that was never addressed one year ago
When the Miami Heat finally addressed their 14th roster spot with the signing of Nick Richards, they added an athletic and traditional backup big into their revamped depth chart. At 28 years old, Richards is coming off a 2025-26 season with averages of 5.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game in just under […] The post Addition of Nick Richards provides the rotation depth that was never addressed one year ago appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Chicago Bulls’ 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 Chicago Bulls’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets’ 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 Charlotte Hornets’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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 .
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