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The Miami Heat can’t be happy about how the start of NBA free agency has developed for them. This is after they saw both Gabe Vincent and Max Strus walk out the door and head out to greener pastures. Vincent is now going to be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to […]

Andre Iguodala and Max Strus spent two years together as teammates with the Miami Heat. This is exactly why Iggy was hyped when he learned about how his ex-teammate and buddy reportedly agreed to a big-money deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers — one that will see Strus pocket $64 million over the course of the […]

After losing both Max Strus and Gabe Vincent in free agency, the Miami Heat set themselves up in order to retool and improve the supporting cast around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. To do that, the team traded Victor Oladipo back to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Heat sent Oladipo and draft compensation to the […]

As the 2023 NBA free agency period approaches, the Miami Heat find themselves at a crucial juncture. With several key players becoming free agents, the Heat must navigate the market strategically to solidify their roster for the upcoming season. In this article, we delve into the last-minute predictions for the Miami Heat during the 2023 […]

The Miami Heat are bringing back a familiar face after Gabe Vincent secured the bag with the Los Angeles Lakers. Per Shams, the organization has signed Josh Richardson to a two-year deal, who played in South Beach from 2015-2019. The Heat were the ones who gave Richardson the opportunity to play in the Association, drafting […]

Kevin Love, who joined the Miami Heat after being released by the Cleveland Cavaliers midway through the 2022-23 season, plans to run it back in Vice City with Jimmy Butler and the rest of Miami. Love is reportedly returning to the Heat, though no details about the deal have been revealed, per Tim Reynolds of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers added a legitimate piece to their backcourt on Friday in NBA free agency, signing former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent to a three-year, $33 million deal. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was actually on an IG Live stream in the middle of all the madness and reacted to Vincent getting his […]

The Miami Heat lost one of their most significant rotation players in Gabe Vincent on the first day of free agency, as the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign the stalwart defender to a three-year, $33 million contract. However, the Heat may not have needed to lost Vincent to a potential NBA Finals competitor if […]

The Miami Heat just lost a big piece at the start of NBA free agency. This comes in the form of Gabe Vincent, who has reportedly decided to take his talents to Hollywood on a three-year, $33 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Vincent was an undeniably crucial piece for Miami’s Finals run this […]

Kyrie Irving isn’t just meeting with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns in free agency. Once the player movement period officially tips off at 3:00 p.m. (PT), the eight-time All-Star will also take free agent pitches from the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, according to Bill Reiter of CBS Sports. […]

James Harden shocked the NBA world when it came out that he was opting into the final year of his Philadelphia 76ers contract and demanding a trade. The Miami Heat are one of the leading contenders to make a James Harden trade if they want him, so here is the perfect Heat-Sixers trade for Harden. […]

There was previously some optimism that the Miami Heat would re-sign guard Gabe Vincent, but now it looks like they could be in danger of losing both Vincent and Max Strus in free agency. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports the Heat have made an offer to Vincent similar to what they gave Caleb […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Slap on a couple more “tries” and you have the perfect mantra for both James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. A championship has eluded the star and franchise for many years. Regardless of coach, roster or postseason path, they are always at home watching the NBA […]

NBA free agency has yet to hit and the day before the madness begins, the NBA world had a bombshell dropped on them in the form of Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. Rumors swirled about Harden potentially opting out of his contract and becoming an unrestricted free agent. Instead, James Harden made the choice to […]

In guards Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, the Miami Heat could lose two of their most significant rotation players from the 2023 NBA Playoffs in the upcoming free agency period. Strus has been linked to teams like the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, who all could use upgrades in their second unit. Vincent has […]

Taking Jaime Jaquez Jr. as the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft was a solid decision by the Miami Heat. However, the biggest mistake the Heat made was a move they did not make — and that is trading for Damian Lillard. Miami entered the 2023 NBA Draft with just one pick. […]

“Multiple rival clubs indicated Wednesday that [Max] Strus is increasingly likely to command a contract that starts higher than the full $12.4 million midlevel exception,” per NBA insider Marc Stein. One of the teams willing to pay Strus that amount appears to be the Indiana Pacers, who are weighing a three-year, $48 million contract for […]

The Miami Heat will now use veteran guard Kyle Lowry as trade bait instead of using the waive-and-stretch provision to get free of his massive contract next season. Lowry will make $29.6 million next season in the final year of his contract, and the Heat believe he’s no longer worth that money. Reports initially indicated […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat’s destinies seemingly intertwined given Damian Lillard’s desire to play for the South Beach-based franchise, one of the primary players tied to a potential trade package for the perennial All-Star is Heat guard Tyler Herro. However, “Portland is lukewarm on Tyler Herro,” per Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. A […]

The Miami Heat have quite a few unrestricted free agents this summer. Among them are two key role players in Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, who both played an important part in helping the No. 8 seed make a Cinderella run all the way to the 2023 NBA Finals. But, it appears only one of […]

The Miami Heat are perhaps the team to monitor if Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard requests a trade. In the meantime, they have to improve their team following a five-game loss in the NBA Finals to the Denver Nuggets. The Heat are looking to build their roster around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, who […]

A Damian Lillard trade seems inevitable after the Portland Trail Blazers took Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and ESPN has an idea for a deal with the Miami Heat. In this trade, Lillard goes to South Beach for a package centered around Tyler Herro. So, let’s grade this […]

Teams that see their players suffer from an injury-ridden season often make rash decisions. Pat Riley is not one of those front-office executives for the Miami Heat. His trust and recent move with Victor Oladipo prove it. Victor Oladipo is picking up his player option for the 2023-24 season. The Miami Heat guard exercised the […]

Will the Miami Heat move on from Kyle Lowry? A recent report makes it seem like a possibility. There were previous rumors that suggested Lowry could have been included in a Bradley Beal trade. Beal, however, was ultimately dealt to the Phoenix Suns. Lowry remains a possibility to be traded though, especially if Miami pursues […]

The Miami Heat had a successful season when all things are considered. They underwhelmed in the regular season and limped into the postseason, but then had a miraculous run to the NBA Finals as the No. 8 overall seed in the East. The Heat ultimately came up short in the NBA Finals vs. the much […]

How close are the Miami Heat to making another run to the NBA Finals? Nine players will at least have the option of returning to the Heat for the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Forward Jimmy Butler, center Bam Adebayo, and guard Kyle Lowry highlight the players who could return to Miami […]

Trade conversations centered around Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard have existed for quite some time now. While they were on the doorstep of the NBA Finals in 2019 by making the Western Conference Finals, the Blazers have not gotten past the first round since. This franchise desperately needs to begin planning for the future, […]

Damian Lillard continues to find his name mentioned in trade rumors. The Miami Heat remain a realistic landing destination for Lillard should the Portland Trail Blazers opt to trade the superstar guard. Lillard wants to stay loyal to Portland, but he also wants to win now. As a result, Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin […]

Damian Lillard continues to be involved in NBA trade rumors via the Portland Trailblazers. While the Blazers are remaining coy on a potential trade, rumors are that the Miami Heat are ready to do what they can to acquire him, reports The Athletic’s Sam Amick. “But if there isn’t a meeting of the Trail Blazers […]

Jimmy Butler has been taking some time off after their NBA Finals loss against the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets. The Miami Heat star took the stage in a viral video with Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr. Both of them belted out a showstopping rendition of Canadian pop star Justin Bieber’s Love Yourself. The NBA season […]

Miami Heat fans, meet the lone man from your 2023 NBA Draft class: Jaime Jaquez Jr. The Heat took Jaquez with the No. 18 overall pick on Thursday night. Miami is coming off a historic playoff run that culminated in an NBA Finals appearance. Despite coming up short to the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets, […]

Damian Lillard sent the whole NBA Twitterverse into a frenzy on Friday after he went on Instagram Live seemingly vibing on Will Smith’s “Miami” song. Considering how the Miami Heat have been pursuing the Portland Trail Blazers star, it naturally got people talking and assuming that Dame wants to go to the Vice City franchise. […]

The Miami Heat had only pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and they used that on UCLA senior Jaime Jaquez. For a team that’s looking to get back to the NBA Finals after a phenomenal playoff run, Jaquez was a home-run pick. He’s ready to win now. A strong showing at the NBA Draft combine […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone and the hopes and dreams of many players have finally become reality. Now that all the dust has settled, the talk now turns to which teams made out well, which teams maybe did not so well and which teams came away with absolute steals. Every draft there […]

Few people believed that the Miami Heat could survive the Eastern Conference and enjoy one of the most improbable runs to the NBA Finals in history. And few believe they can do it again next season. Although Tyler Herro will be back on the court by then, there are plenty of roadblocks this perpetually adversity-ridden […]

The Miami Heat have featured plenty of superstars over the years. When it comes to the question of who’s had the greatest career in the franchise’s history though, Dwyane Wade believes the answer isn’t himself or LeBron James. Instead, Wade thinks the answer is Udonis Haslem, per Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated. “He (Haslem) has had […]

The Miami Heat had the No. 18 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and they spent it on UCLA forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. Jaime Jaquez is a great pick by the Heat as he simply fits the culture that they have established. While playing for UCLA, Jaquez made a name for himself by playing […]

In what is shaping up to be yet another crucial offseason, the Miami Heat cannot afford to whiff hard on moves that could upgrade the team on the margins. After all, the likes of Gabe Vincent and Max Strus will soon enter free agency, and they could very well command contracts that could be far […]

The Miami Heat selected Jaime Jaquez with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Jaquez, a UCLA basketball product, is an interesting player. Some experts thought he’d get selected in the late portion of the first round, while others expected him to be drafted right around the No. 18 pick. One thing […]