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Nikola Jovic made some waves during the 2022 NBA Draft, but in truth, it was mostly because of how he has such a similar name to reigning back-to-back league MVP Nikola Jokic — for casual basketball fans, at least. However, what cannot be denied is that the 19-year-old has a lot of untapped potential within […]

Talks about Kyrie Irving’s seemingly inevitable exit from the Brooklyn Nets continue to heat up. One of the potential destinations that have been identified are the Miami Heat. As it turns out, however, Pat Riley and Co. aren’t exactly going to move heaven and earth to be able to land the enigmatic point guard. As […]

The 2022 NBA free agency is just around the corner and the rumor mill is in full swing. All eyes are on PJ Tucker right now, as he’s been a consistent rotational player throughout his career. He aims to possibly enter free agency, as it sounds like the Miami Heat are about to lose him […]

The offseason is a time of speculation for NBA fans everywhere. No matter how good your team already is, you have probably thought about a few absolutely crazy but unrealistic trades for your team. If you’re a fan of a team with a savvy owner (like Pat Riley with the Miami Heat), then you should […]

The Miami Heat recently emerged as a potential landing spot for Kyrie Irving amid his contract dispute with the Brooklyn Nets. Well, it sounds like this just isn’t going to happen after team owner Micky Arison came out with a highly controversial tweet about anti-vaxxers. Arison made no mention of Irving in his tweet as […]

The Miami Heat have a core of players ready to run it back in 2022-2023. They have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in two of the past three years, and they almost won the Finals in 2020 before falling just short. Nonetheless, this is a team with plenty of talent on the roster. […]

With the 2022 NBA Draft officially come and gone, we are taking a look at each team’s individual performance in the draft. We previously broke down the winners and losers of the NBA Draft, with teams such as the Knicks emerging as clear losers while the Pistons ended up as winners. But how did the […]

If the Brooklyn Nets were to trade Kyrie Irving, Chris Broussard thinks they should go “big game hunting.” For one, if the Miami Heat want the veteran playmaker, the Nets should demand at least Jimmy Butler. Broussard proposed the idea on the latest episode of First Things First, noting that the Nets should only talk […]

The Miami Heat have been linked with Kyrie Irving as of late after the Brooklyn Nets star included them in his six-team wish list. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst thinks the South Beach franchise could look past Kyrie and focus on Kevin Durant instead. Rumors have it that if Irving ends up leaving the Nets, […]

Bradley Beal has reportedly “made up his mind” about his plans for free agency. What exactly those plans are remains to be seen. But it’s a somewhat ominous sign for Washington Wizards fans that it remains a mystery up to this point if he wasn’t so seriously considering jumping ship to another franchise. Bradley Beal […]

Did the Miami Heat just draft a younger version of Nikola Jokic? That might be the case as rookie center Nikola Jovic speaks on comparisons with his fellow Serbian. The No. 27 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft has a lot of similarities with the reigning MVP. The most obvious one is their similar last […]

One of the most high-profile international talents in this year’s draft class is finally off the board. Nikola Jovic, the Serbian unicorn, has been selected by the Miami Heat with the 27th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Fans initially poked fun at the Serbian having a near-similar name as the current reigning MVP Nikola […]

At the moment, the Miami Heat are still in possession of the No. 27 pick for Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft. This could change at any given moment now that reports have emerged about Miami’s willingness to part ways with the pick. It won’t be cheap, though. Any opposing team that might be looking to take […]

After a drama-filled regular season with Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, why should the offseason be any different? It all started when a report emerged that Irving is seeking a long-term contract while the Nets, understandably, would like a more short-term deal, given the star guard’s unpredictable nature. It turns out that the Nets […]

Trade and free agency rumors are circulating the league ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft and the free agency period. And, one of the most prominent discussions surrounds PJ Tucker joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Tucker declined his $7.4 million player option with the Miami Heat earlier this week, sparking the conversations. He could be a […]

Paolo Banchero has been making a lot of waves of late ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. So much so, that he’s now seen by some bookmakers as the odds-on favorite to be selected by the Orlando Magic as the No. 1 overall pick on Thursday. During a recent interview, Banchero revealed that his favorite […]

On Monday, PJ Tucker declined his $7.4 million player option with the Miami Heat, making him a free agent. Since then, multiple teams are rumored to be interested in the veteran, the front runner being the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Marc Stein, “If P.J. Tucker is prepared to leave Miami, Philadelphia is regarded as by […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks were named as three potential suitors for Kyrie Irving if his contract talks with the Brooklyn Nets really go south. However, Marc Stein notes that the Miami Heat could also be a player in the Irving sweepstakes should the Nets look to trade him. […]

P.J Tucker made a huge difference for the Miami Heat in 2021-22, helping them win the Eastern Conference. Now, it appears they will have stiff competition in order to retain him in NBA Free Agency. On Monday, Tucker declined his $7.4 million player option and decided to hit the open market. Per Chris Haynes, numerous […]

The Miami Heat have extended a qualifying offer to forward Caleb Martin, making him a restricted free agent, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Heat have extended their qualifying offer to Caleb Martin. — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 21, 2022 Martin played in 60 games for the Heat this past season and had his […]

The NBA Draft is rapidly approaching with each team making its final preparations. However, when scouring over mock drafts and examining the draft order it is clear there is something different this year. The 2022 NBA Draft has just 58 picks this year rather than the traditional 60. While it is common for draft picks […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching, and it wouldn’t be pre-draft time without trade rumors circulating the league. Of course, after falling flat in the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers are a main talking point in these conversations. One rumor focused on multiple star players being traded out of Philadelphia. Now, there’s more insight as […]

The Miami Heat suffered a devastating game seven loss in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics. They were one Jimmy Butler three away from matching up against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Miami has a great roster, but a few moves could help them get to the Finals. The Heat […]

PJ Tucker decided to opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat, but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving the South Beach franchise. By declining his $7.4 million option for the 2022-23 season, Tucker enters free agency and can negotiate a new deal–whether he’s seeking a pay raise, a longer deal for more assurance or […]

As expected, the Miami Heat have been keeping busy in the offseason. Their 2021-22 campaign ultimately ended in disappointment and, right now, the team is doing everything in their power to come back and have another run next season. According to Heavy’s Sean Deveney, Orlando Magic restricted free agent Mo Bamba could be of some […]

PJ Tucker is opting out of his contract with the Miami Heat and will instead test free agency after just one season with the South Beach franchise. As Shams Charania of The Athletic reported, Tucker is declining his $7.4 million option with the Heat. While he is already 37 years old, the veteran forward is […]

The Miami Heat suffered a brutal Eastern Conference Finals defeat after entering the postseason as the number one seed. The Heat have not won a championship since the LeBron James era in Miami despite falling just short in 2020 and 2022. Although it has been almost a month since their loss, star Jimmy Butler is […]

The Miami Heat came moments away from making their second NBA Finals in three years. Despite bouncing back from an embarrassing 2020-21 season, they have some more moves to make to compete with Jimmy Butler leading the way. One trade option they are looking into is Jerami Grant of the Detroit Pistons. According to Adam […]

Miami Heat stud Tyler Herro made all the wrong headlines of late after he allegedly cheated on his girlfriend, Katya Elise Henry. The pair share a 9-month-old daughter together, which makes this situation much more complicated. In what feels like a major twist fit for a soap opera, the couple has now made a major […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro found himself in hot water recently after his girlfriend and the mother of his newborn daughter, Katya Elise Henry, accused him of cheating and even appeared to unfollow the guard on IG. However, just days ago, Herro took to social media to wish her a Happy Birthday, essentially putting to […]

The Miami Heat had an impressive season in 2022. They outperformed just about all expectations and fell just one win short of making it to the NBA Finals. The franchise remains in win-now mode and will be in search of the missing pieces to get them over the top this offseason. One of the avenues […]

While Lance Stephenson has had a pretty decent NBA career, he is perhaps best remembered for blowing in LeBron James’ ears when the now-Los Angeles Lakers star was still with the Miami Heat. During Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Indiana Pacers, broadcast cameras caught Stephenson trying to distract […]

After Jimmy Butler spent less than a full season with the team, the Philadelphia 76ers traded him during the 2019 offseason. Butler has been on the Miami Heat ever since, but it’s no secret that Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler wish things had gone differently. Both stars have expressed a desire to play together again. […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro’s name has been all over the news lately. However, it has been anything but basketball related. Herro was accused of cheating by girlfriend Katya Elise Henry. Henry, an Instagram model, made the following statement on social media: “If you cheat on someone that is willing to do anything for you, […]

Andrew Wiggins made headlines yet again on Monday after another masterful performance in the Golden State Warriors’ 104-94 Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward played a key role for the Dubs as they went 3-2 up in the series with a big win. Needless to say, Wiggins has found a home […]

Coming off a drama-filled year where he missed most of the season due to his stance on New York’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, it’s fair to assume that Kyrie Irving’s time with the Brooklyn Nets may be in jeopardy. Aside from this, Irving had several off-court antics that put the Nets in a bind throughout the […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was recently spotted with Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler during a birthday party. Renowned basketball trainer Chris Brickley hosted a birthday party, which saw the likes of Butler, Mitchell, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony come together to celebrate. Do everything with a good heart and expect nothing in […]

The dust has now settled on the Miami Heat’s 2021-22 season. Right now, it’s likely that the front office has been keeping busy as they look ahead to the upcoming campaign. For head coach Erik Spoelstra, though, he’s going to be quite preoccupied over the next few months in more ways than one. Nikki Spoelstra, […]

The Miami Heat’s loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals featured two infamous shots. One was Jimmy Butler’s late pull-up triple that missed and failed to give the Heat the lead. The other was Max Strus’ 3-point shot early in the third quarter that was later overturned. The call […]