Miami Heat

Kawhi Leonard apparently isn’t too worried about whether he’ll eventually become a Raptor again. At least that’s what he told one enterprising fan in Miami. Leonard was spotted Tuesday night and asked whether he’s coming to Toronto. “I hope so,” Leonard replied. “We gonna win.” The video surfaced on X via an account with all […] The post Kawhi Leonard has message for Raptors fans as trade remains on hold appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Heat could reach the NBA Finals this season. They could also wind up fighting their way through the play-in. Neither outcome would be especially shocking. That’s what makes Miami one of the biggest mysteries in the Eastern Conference. The obvious reason for optimism is Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquired from Milwaukee in the biggest move of […] The post Heat may be East’s biggest mystery after landing Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kevin O'Connor talks the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and re-drafts the 2016 NBA Draft class.

With a new trade proposal sending Kevin Durant to the Heat in a trade deadline move, we examine how beneficial this could be for the Miami.

Being the leading scorer on a team can be quite the tall task. Being the scoring champion for an entire season against the best scorers in the league is a different story, something that Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade successfully pulled off during one campaign. Wade played 16 seasons in the NBA, including 15 with […] The post Heat legend Dwyane Wade reveals the biggest challenge of leading the NBA in scoring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets were widely panned after a questionable offseason, which saw them trade Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, lose Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Miami Heat, waive Jonas Valanciunas, and not re-sign Bruce Brown. The Nuggets were forced to make those moves because of financial constraints, particularly with Watson, who was asking for […] The post Nuggets showed interest in Clippers player before Peyton Watson trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat look like a team worth rooting for in the 2026-27 NBA season. The team finally landed Giannis Antetokounmpo after almost a year of anticipation. Davion Mitchell was another key player that the franchise secured last season. Now, ahead of an exciting NBA season, Mitchell is literally drawing a line in the sand […] The post Heat’s Davion Mitchell draws literal lines in the sand with bold 2026-27 goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat apparently passed on Ben Simmons because he is not a win-now player.

The Heat need to monitor their point guard depth, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel opines in his latest mailbag. While Davion Mitchell is deserving of the starting job, there are legitimate questions regarding projected backup Dru Smith and two-way player Tre Donaldson on a team seeking to be a contender. Miami should […]

For the second straight offseason, Erik Spoelstra of the Heat is the longest-tenured head coach in the NBA. Spoelstra took over the top spot on our list when Gregg Popovich announced his retirement in May 2025. Popovich had been head coach of the Spurs for nearly three decades. Spoelstra has won two championships and has […]

Recently, the Miami Heat made headlines when it was announced that they would be signing free agent wing Klay Thompson to a contract following his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. The move gives the Heat a much-needed injection of perimeter shooting, which was the main concern on the roster following Miami’s blockbuster trade for Giannis […] The post Klay Thompson is all about his new Heat nickname, as he should be appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers Collin Sexton has bounced around the NBA lately. He’s hoping the Lakers become something more permanent. Sexton signed a two-year, $19 million contract with Los Angeles this summer after finishing last season with the Bulls. He told ESPN LA that the opportunity to finally play for a winner was a major attraction. “I would […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Collin Sexton, Hawks, Heat, Bobby Portis Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Should the Heat have taken a flyer on Ben Simmons, who agreed to a contract with the Kings this week? Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel doesn’t believe so. Winderman opines that Simmons, who was out of the league last season and ineffective and/0r injured in previous campaigns, is an unknown quantity at […]

Mar 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez reacts from the sideline against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In our latest offseason fan poll, 58% of Brooklyn Nets fans predict the team will finish between the 11th and 15th seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2026-27 season. Meanwhile, 36% see a path into the Play-In Tournament, and 6% expect a top-6 guaran...

Lonzo Ball shared his thoughts on the revamped Miami Heat, acknowledging that their latest addition makes an already talented roster even more dangerous. “Anytime you add one of the greatest shooters to ever play it’s always a plus. Does that guarantee a championship for them? I don’t think so.” Despite stopping short of predicting a […] The post Lonzo Ball questions Heat title chances despite upgrades appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson won a title together with the Golden State Warriors, and they'll now team up in Miami with the Heat.

Max Strus opened up about the unusual friendship he developed with Jimmy Butler during their time together with the Miami Heat, including the middle-finger gesture that became their personal handshake. According to Strus, Butler’s unpredictable personality and sense of humor were part of what made their relationship entertaining. “He always has this sense of humor […] The post Max Strus reveals hilarious Jimmy Butler relationship appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After playing for 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Mychal Thompson is sharing fatherly advice with his son, who finds a new home in Miami. Despite urging Klay Thompson to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Mychal explained that the veteran shooter is the type of player that […] The post Mychal Thompson gives Klay advice on playing for Pat Riley’s Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After the NBA handed the Clippers a historic punishment, one of the country’s most decorated investigative journalists believes Pablo Torre still isn’t getting enough credit. Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown, whose “Perversion of Justice” investigation helped expose Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and the system that protected him, ripped The New York Times and The Athletic...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz smiles during the game against the Miami Heat on January 24, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Keyonte G...