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Heat Notes: LeBron, DeRozan, Middleton, Beal, Hardaway, Trades
The Miami Heat had one of their busier days of the offseason on Monday, with a new target hitting the open market, a former one coming off the board, paperwork going final, and Summer League tipping off in California. Hanging over all of it is LeBron James, who remains undecided as reports continue to place […]
LeBron James Likely To Pick Cavaliers After Weekend of Speculation
The buzz around LeBron James’s free agency has swung toward a homecoming. There is a growing belief around the NBA that James will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that drafted him, to close out his career, though no decision has been made and multiple teams remain in the mix, according to Marc Stein […]
Details On How Sixers Traded For Jaylen Brown
The 76ers landed five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown from the Celtics for Paul George, two firsts, and two seconds. Here are the terms and how Mike Gansey got the deal done.
Latest on Heat, Bradley Beal
The Heat have been in contact with Bradley Beal's representatives as they seek shooting around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, per the Miami Herald.
Lakers Overhaul Roster In Free Agency After LeBron James Exit
The Lakers reshaped their roster around Luka Dončić in free agency, adding Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, and more after LeBron James decided to leave.
Norman Powell Leaves Heat For Bulls On Two-Year Deal
Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, leaving the Heat in free agency after an All-Star season in Miami.
Heat’s Team USA Connections Keep Miami In LeBron James Chase
The Miami Heat’s pursuit of a superstar just gained an unexpected opening. After eight seasons in Los Angeles, LeBron James has informed the Lakers that he will not return and will play a record 24th NBA season elsewhere, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who cited agent Rich Paul. The Lakers and James exchanged warm farewells […]
Bradley Beal Again Linked To Heat
The Miami Heat are back in the Bradley Beal conversation. Beal is declining his $5.6 million player option with the Clippers to become an unrestricted free agent, and his willingness to walk away from that money is a sign he has interest elsewhere, with Miami flagged as a team to watch, according to Chris Haynes. […]
Warriors Re-Sign Kristaps Porzingis, Clouds Anthony Davis Pursuit
The Golden State Warriors have settled their center spot for the next two seasons. Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a two-year, $40 million deal to remain in Golden State through 2027-28, with a player option in the second season, according to ESPN, which cited agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management. The timing complicates the […]
Portland Trades For Ja Morant Without Surrendering Single First Round Pick
The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from the Grizzlies for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, landing a two-time All-Star without surrendering a single first-round pick.
Heat Free Agency/Trade Rumors: Middleton, Wiggins, Smith, THJ, Powell, Simons, LeBron
The Miami Heat have the first major piece of their offseason in place. Andrew Wiggins picked up his $30.2 million player option and agreed to a new extension worth a reported three years and $64 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. It is the payoff to the expectation that the veteran wing would opt in […]
Andrew Wiggins Expected To Opt In, Remain With Heat
The Miami Heat look set to keep one of their veteran wings for at least one more season. Andrew Wiggins is expected to pick up his $30 million player option for next season rather than negotiate a new contract, according to Brian Windhorst. Windhorst tempered the report with some hedging, noting the situation could still […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Kawhi Leonard, Mavericks, Powell, Heat, LeBron
The latest NBA trade rumors: the Mavericks emerge as a Kawhi Leonard suitor, plus updates on Norman Powell, Nikola Jović, the Heat's shooting hunt, and LeBron James.
Latest on Norman Powell, Nikola Jovic Trade Rumors
The Heat want to keep Norman Powell and have shopped Nikola Jović, per Kevin O'Connor, but the Bulls and Pistons have emerged as suitors with Powell's exit looking likely.
Report: Warriors Angling For LeBron James, Anthony Davis Trades
The Warriors are pursuing a blockbuster to trade for Anthony Davis and sign LeBron James, per Yahoo's Kevin O'Connor, in a bid to build a superteam of aging stars.
NBA Trade Rumors: Heat, Simons, James, Brown, Johnson, Herro
Barry Jackson reports Anfernee Simons will seek more than the minimum in free agency, with the Heat poised to pounce if the right player falls through the cracks. Plus the latest rumors on Brown, Johnson, Gordon, and Herro.
Buddy Hield Strong Candidate To Sign With Heat If Splits From Hawks
Buddy Hield could be a target for the Heat if he splits from the Hawks, per 5 Reasons Sports, giving Miami a veteran shooter to space the floor around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
2026 NBA Draft: Gold, Silver & Bronze Winners, Participation Trophies, and the Biggest Losers Awards
All post-draft grade pieces are problematic in terms of how little they matter, though the winners and losers gag is a tradition in American sports coverage and who are we to stop the tradition? We can attempt to be more accurate about it, at least in the distribution of our grading. As longtime NBA analyst […]
Report: Heat Looking To Trade Nikola Jovic
The Heat could look to trade Nikola Jović to add shooting around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, per Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, after acquiring frontcourt depth.
Heat Trade Up In Second Round, Add Ryan Conwell Via Draft
The Heat traded up in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, acquiring Louisville guard Ryan Conwell from the Thunder. He ranked No. 38 on the FortyEightMinutes Big Board.
Adam Silver Wants NBA To Be More Like NFL
NBA commissioner Adam Silver reiterated his desire for the league to become more NFL-like, pointing to the Spurs-Knicks Finals as a sign of growing parity.
Top 30 Prospects Remaining: Second Round of 2026 NBA Draft
From Isaiah Evans to Braden Smith, here are the top 30 prospects still available entering the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, per the FortyEightMinutes Big Board.
Miami Heat Host Successful 2026 NBA Draft Party at Kaseya Center
The Miami Heat successfully hosted their 2026 NBA Draft Party Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center in Downtown Miami. With the team holding the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the free fan event delivered an exciting evening filled with immersive activities, giveaways, live draft viewing, and plenty of Heat Nation energy. […]
Bucks, Mavs Among Teams Targeting Hannes Steinbach in 26′ Draft
The Milwaukee Bucks are among the teams eyeing Washington big man Hannes Steinbach as the 2026 NBA Draft nears, sources tell FortyEightMinutes. The Bucks own the No. 10 pick via their own selection but now also own the No. 13 pick via their Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with the Heat. The Bucks acquired center Kel’el Ware […]
Heat Expected To Lose Norman Powell in Free Agency
ESPN's Brian Windhorst expects the Heat to lose Norman Powell in free agency, saying he is gone unless he takes a steep discount, after Miami's blockbuster Giannis trade.
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