Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Joshua Kushner purchases minority stake in Heat

Billionaire tech investor Joshua Kushner, the founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital, has purchased a minority stake in the Heat, the team confirmed today (Twitter links via Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald).

Nikola Jovic News / Miami Heat on SI / May 9

Miami Heat Forward Expected To Ink $30 Million Contract Extension

Nikola Jovic will be an interesting contract decision this offseason. Jovic is sitting on a club option over the next two seasons but the Miami Heat may want to extend the 21-year-old forward.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 9

Miami Heat Acquire Former No. 1 Pick In Proposed Blockbuster Deal

The Miami Heat are a team rumored to land a superstar this summer. Whether it is Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo included in trade rumors, the Heat are one of the top teams mentioned by league analysts that could make a big move to shake things up.

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Pat Riley News / Fastbreak on SI / May 9

Miami Heat Pat Riley Announcement Catches Attention Of NBA Fans

The Miami Heat had their season come to an end earlier this month when they were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8

Miami Heat ‘did the right thing’ to ditch Jimmy Butler, Mychal Thompson makes Pat Riley and Jerry West point

Jimmy Butler forced an exit from the Miami Heat, who have been told they should have no regrets. On the same day Jimmy Butler was preparing for his Western Conference semifinals Game 2 with the Golden State Warriors, Pat Riley was holding his postseason debrief with the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / May 8

Heat primed for pivotal offseason with Herro extension on horizon

Heat primed for pivotal offseason with Tyler Herro extension on horizon

While the Heat have never operated this way, it’s possible a soft reset is on the horizon with Miami owning its first-round pick next year.

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Kevin Durant News / Miami Heat on SI / May 8

Opinion: Miami Heat Should Approach Kevin Durant With Caution

After getting lapped by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, the Miami Heat remain linked to All-Star players who may become available this offseason.

Pat Riley News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Miami Heat Make Pat Riley Announcement on Thursday

There’s no doubt about it — the 2024-25 season was a tough one for the Miami Heat. The team scraped into the postseason but made a quick exit without putting up much of a fight.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / May 8

NBA Trade Idea Sees Heat Trade for $195 Million All-Star

After the Miami Heat were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, Bam Adebayo said he expects Heat president Pat Riley to make "a lot of changes this summer." Miami lost Game 3 to Cleveland by 37 points and Game 4 by 55.

Kevin Durant News / Miami Heat on SI / May 8

Miami Heat Predicted To Land Two-Time Finals MVP

It's been reported15-time All-Star Kevin Durant and the Suns are headed for a breakup this offseason. In an article predicting where different big names may end up this offseason, a Bleacher Report writer forecasted Durant's future and came to a sunny conclusion.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Heat Draft High School Teammate of Cooper Flagg in Latest NBA Mock Draft

The Miami Heat could add a familiar name to their roster, not for fans, but for basketball phenom Cooper Flagg. In Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft, the Heat are projected to select UConn Huskies forward Liam McNeeley at No.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 8

Heat Predicted To Cut Ties With Former No. 1 Pick In Blockbuster Trade For $195 Million All-Star

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is not a premier offensive option, which was proven especially true in the 2025 season. He averaged just 18.1 points on 48.5 percent shooting in 78 games.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / May 7

Media Personality Summons Miami Heat Jimmy Butler After Steph Curry Injury

Despite Jimmy Butler enjoying being the Robin to Stephen Curry’s Batman, the Golden State Warriors will need more from him for the rest of the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Ex-Rival Claims Miami Heat Culture Is 'Dead' These Days

After trading away their franchise player, th Miami Heat were run out of the building in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Since the trade deadline and then again after being eliminated, many have questioned the ability of Heat team president Pat Riley.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / May 7

2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Class: Heat’s Micky Arison, 2008 Olympic Gold Medal Team Among Inductees

Miami Heat Managing General Partner Micky Arison headlines a loaded class headed to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025. Under Arison’s ownership, the Heat have won three NBA titles.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 7

Miami Heat Projected To Add 'Off-Screen Scorer' In Latest NBA Mock Draft

The Miami Heat have plenty of young forwards in their rotation. Players like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic have shown they are productive pieces. However, their inconsistent play could force Miami to draft another forward in the NBA draft.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 7

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo Among Those To Beat Frenzy For A'ja Wilson Shoe

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo continues to show support for Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson. And the Aces make sure to point it out. On Tuesday, Adebayo attended the Aces' 85-84 victory against the Phoenix Mercury.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5

1 player Miami Heat must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

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Bam Adebayo News / Fastbreak on SI / May 2

Miami Heat Still Owe Player Over $200 Million

Bam Adebayo is one of the best centers in the NBA. The Miami Heat star is coming off his eighth season in the league where he averaged 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 48.5% from the field and 35.7% from the three-point range in 78 games.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / April 30

Heat’s Kevin Love Confirms He Intends To Return For 2025-26 Season

Heat forward Kevin Love said Wednesday that he intends to return for the 2025 season, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Love, 36, has one year remaining on his contract worth $4.15 million.

Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Wire / April 30

Erik Spoelstra: Heat Found Some Momentum Late, But Jimmy Butler Fallout Left a Mark

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra didn’t mince words Wednesday, calling this season “turbulent” in light of the prolonged drama surrounding former star Jimmy Butler.

Bam Adebayo News / Yardbarker / April 29

Heat All-Star hints at changes after embarrassing first-round loss

The Miami Heat suffered a humiliating 55-point loss as the Cleveland Cavaliers swept their first-round series. All-Star Bam Adebayo thinks his team's flameout is going to lead to big changes in the offseason.

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