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The NBA Summer League is never the most accurate way to judge a rookie prospect, but it is always a telling first step. For Miami Heat rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis, it was the perfect way to ease him into NBA-level action. Jakucionis, who is only in his second year of playing American basketball, felt that […]

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier III’s past might be catching up with him. Two years after initially raising red flags for a potential betting scandal in a game with the Charlotte Hornets, Rozier has not been charged with anything, but is far from out of the woods. The league initially confirmed that they received a […]

The Miami Heat believed they had a second chance to land Damian Lillard. However, their interest seemed to wane following his current condition. The future Hall of Famer is signing a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He returns to the franchise that drafted him to the NBA, following a […]

The Miami Heat made a splash in NBA Free Agency, acquiring Norman Powell in a three-team trade. The acquisition has stirred optimism among fans. But for former Heat champion Mike Miller, the buzz surrounding the deal needs a reality check. “I love Coach Pat, absolute OG,” Miller said during a recent appearance on the OG’s […]

The Miami Heat could be stuck in NBA purgatory for the next few years, with several expensive contracts devoted to players not good enough to be number one options and a president in Pat Riley who refuses to rebuild. While the Heat recently swung a smart trade for versatile wing Norman Powell, it’s unlikely to […]

Former NBA forward Richard Jefferson offered a candid perspective on the demands of playing alongside LeBron James, stating that it “sucks” — not due to personal issues but because of the relentless expectations tied to winning at the highest level. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Jefferson, who played with James […]

Miami Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade offered his thoughts on the team’s recent acquisition of Norman Powell in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers during the latest episode of his Wy Network show. Powell, 32, was dealt to Miami last week in a three-team trade involving the Clippers and Utah […]

The Miami Heat recently made a splash by acquiring Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a three-team trade that Miami was largely viewed as the beneficiary of. Powell gives the Heat another versatile scorer who can help take some of the burden off of Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo in that […]

Miami Heat legend and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade offered strong words of advice for second-year center Kel’el Ware following recent comments made by head coach Erik Spoelstra calling for greater professionalism and consistency from the young big man. Speaking on the latest episode of his show Wy Network, Wade emphasized the importance of trusting […]

Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware delivered a dominant performance in response to recent public comments by head coach Erik Spoelstra questioning his professionalism and consistency. Ware posted 21 points, 15 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 33 minutes during Miami’s 100-96 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA 2K26 Summer League […]

The NBA Summer League is a breeding ground for hot takes, and the Miami Heat’s 2025 campaign—spanning the California Classic and Las Vegas—has delivered its share of storylines. While the Heat’s young roster is under the microscope, it’s important to remember that Summer League is a snapshot, not a prophecy. Still, the chatter around Miami’s […]

The Miami Heat are reportedly planning to begin the 2025–26 NBA season with forward Andrew Wiggins on their roster, according to a report from Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang. Chiang noted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that “the expectation is the Heat will move forward with Andrew Wiggins on its roster for the start of […]

Despite spending most of the 2024-2025 college basketball season as a top-10 prospect, Kasparas Jakucionis fell to No. 20 in the 2025 NBA Draft. Though he looked shaky in the ensuing California Classic, the Miami Heat’s prized rookie showed out in the first half of the team’s NBA Las Vegas Summer League opener. After shooting […]

With the Miami Heat going through NBA Summer League play, the head coach of the developmental team, Eric Glass, shares a few aspects with Erik Spoelstra. Tasked with improving Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis and other young, up-and-coming stars, Glass speaks about his uncanny resemblance to Spoelstra that goes beyond coaching ability and similar first names. […]

The Miami Heat have long been known for their pretty shrewd front office and championship pedigree. Not surprisingly, they entered the 2025 NBA free agency period with high expectations. Yet, as the dust settles on a relatively subdued offseason, questions loom large about whether the franchise has missed a critical opportunity to reassert itself as […]

While the headlines focus on the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the team is currently going through the Summer League, led by their young players. Besides Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis working through some tough outings, others are looking to improve, such as Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson. Along with […]

MIAMI – With Norman Powell joining Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, in what was a shocking trade during the offseason, the star would speak about the heights he could reach as a player. As it’s been a childhood dream for Powell to play on the Heat, he would also express how […]

After parts of three seasons with the Miami Heat, Kevin Love was traded as part of the deal that netted the Heat Norman Powell. And while no one would argue that Love, 36, is better than Powell at the current stages of their careers, one of Love’s former teammates expressed dissatisfaction at how the trade […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the star spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time since the shocking deal. As Powell joins forces with the Heat’s featured duo of Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, he also expresses the full-circle moment of being traded to […]

MIAMI – Ever since the trade the Miami Heat made for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, there was no doubt excitement from the fanbase in getting another scoring threat to a team that needed a jolt on offense. Grading the Heat’s trade for Powell would look into the fit with the team’s featured […]

As Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis works on his skills in the NBA Summer League, there’s no doubt that his start has been a rough one, to say the least. With the Heat having a plan with Jakucionis on how to help him improve throughout the Summer League, the 19-year-old isn’t panicking at all, understanding […]

In the early hours of Monday, the Miami Heat found themselves involved in a deal that was, quite frankly, difficult to pass up on. The Heat acquired fringe All-Star-caliber player Norman Powell in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers and needed to give up just Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, and […]

With the Heat’s newest acquisition in Simone Fontecchio after the Duncan Robinson sign-and-trade to the Detroit Pistons has been made official, the 29-year-old will now join a team and look to fill the void of the prolific three-point shooter. Fontecchio is one of the few moves the team has made, along with the Heat trading […]

With the sign-and-trade of the Miami Heat’s most prolific sharpshooter in Duncan Robinson, going to the Detroit Pistons, the team in exchange got Simone Fontecchio. Besides the Heat trading for Norman Powell, Fontecchio was comparatively a lateral move, though there are aspects where he can contribute, as he speaks more about that on Tuesday. Fontecchio […]

With the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, there is no doubt excitement from fans after adding another scoring threat to the team. While fans grade the trade for the Heat getting Powell, the guard would get high praise from new teammate Davion Mitchell on Tuesday. Mitchell was asked about […]

While the Miami Heat made headlines trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the team had made other lateral moves that no doubt impacted the upcoming season. One was the Heat re-signing Davion Mitchell on a $24 million contract as the 26-year-old spoke Tuesday about coming back to play for the team. Mitchell […]

Norman Powell offered a message of gratitude to the Los Angeles Clippers after being traded to the Miami Heat on Monday as part of a three-team deal involving the Utah Jazz. Powell reposted the Clippers’ “Thank You” graphic on his Instagram story, adding, “It’s Always Love #clippernation 🔴🔵.” The 32-year-old guard was dealt to Miami […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have talked to the Miami Heat about an Andrew Wiggins trade, but Lakers insider Jovan Buha says right now it’s looking like a deal isn’t “realistic” due to the Heat’s asking price. Buha discussed the Wiggins situation as part of a Q&A on his Buha’s Block podcast on Monday night. Buha […]

Duncan Robinson knew this day would eventually come, but that did not make it any easier. After seven years with the Miami Heat, he is heading north to join the Detroit Pistons. On his way out, Robinson took a moment to share a personal farewell that captured just how much the journey had meant to […]

After back-to-back rough outings for Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis in the Summer League to start, there is still a lot to improve on and learn, and the 20th overall pick already has goals in what he should limit. Though Jakucionis has already gotten advice from fellow Heat young star Kel’el Ware, Summer League head […]

Though the Miami Heat traded for Norman Powell on Monday morning, the team is currently going through their NBA Summer League program. Two players featured on the team are the Heat’s first-round pick Kasparas Jakucionis and the 15th overall pick from the year prior Kel’el Ware. As each is getting work in to prepare for […]

As the Miami Heat acquired Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade including the Utah Jazz, it no doubt marked the team’s first big move this summer. While there are other rumors about the Heat in the aftermath of the trade for Powell, let’s take a look at how the deal […]

After over two seasons with the Miami Heat, Kevin Love is leaving South Beach following a trade to the Utah Jazz on Monday. In a three-team swap that involved the Los Angeles Clippers and the Jazz, Love was sent by Miami to Salt Lake City along with Kyle Anderson while getting Norman Powell from LA. […]

Bradley Beal’s divorce from the Phoenix Suns is no longer a question of “if” but of “when.” After trading away Kevin Durant in a circuitous transaction that involved a total of seven NBA clubs, Phoenix and Beal are rumored to be on their way to a buyout. If so, Beal will become a free agent […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are replacing Norman Powell with John Collins in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Collins will be joining Ivica Zubac in the Clippers’ frontcourt, while Powell heads to the Eastern Conference and will join the Heat in the final year of […]

The Phoenix Suns appear headed for a reset, and as part of that, Bradley Beal is reportedly nearing a buyout that would stretch $96.9 million over five years, freeing up cap space. Even after trading Kevin Durant and his $54.7 million salary, the Suns remain above the second apron. That limits them to minimum deals […]

NBA Summer League is a time for newly drafted players to showcase their talents, as well as the rookies of yesteryear to show what they’ve been working on in the offseason. There’s also room for highlight reel plays. During the Miami Heat’s summer league game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Kel’el Ware threw […]

With the Heat amid the NBA Summer League, there are still headlines about what the team will do after striking out on the sweepstakes to acquire star Kevin Durant, as he is now with the Houston Rockets. As the rumors continue to swirl around the Heat and why the team didn’t obtain Durant, one part […]

After the Miami Heat Summer League debut of Kasparas Jakucionis, it was no doubt a frustrating one for the rookie as he scored three points on making one of seven from the field, which included missing all four attempts from three-point range. As Jakucionis was taken by the Heat with the 20th overall pick in […]