Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

ESPN Analyst Reportedly “Bored” With Miami Heat Despite Successful Offseason

After two consecutive postseason failures, the Miami Heat have to outperform expectations again to return to their contender status. Without a true superstar to replace Jimmy Butler, their path back to the Conference Finals remains in doubt.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Miami Heat Player Projected To Make Team USA Olympic Roster

Last year, the United States of America assembled arguably the greatest roster ever put together for the Paris Olympics. It consisted of 10 All-Stars and three certified Hall of Famers in LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 7

Miami Heat Offseason Recap: Unexpected Trades Maintain Competitive Pace

With the cloud of Terry Rozier's betting probe and the largest sports memorabilia heist in history looming over the Miami Heat organization, the front office have prevailed through the adversity to put together a progressive and impressive offseason.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Shocking Move in Store as Heat Considering Dumping Recently Acquired Italian Sharpshooter to Dodge Tax Implications

In a stunning recent development, the Miami Heat are reportedly mulling over waiving Italian sharpshooter Simone Fontecchio to avoid the NBA’s luxury tax threshold, according to a tweet shared by SleeperHeat, citing Niko Yenibayrak.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to spend the most time on the hardwood in each NBA season since 1995-96 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA 10,000-point club members' quiz

Miami Heat News / Ball Exclusives / August 7

Former Heat security guard reportedly stole over 400 game-worn jerseys

The Miami Heat were the talk of the town in the NBA when LeBron James and Chris Bosh teamed up with Dwyane Wade. Everyone wanted a piece of them, and a former Heat security guard did just that in an illegal way.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 7

The Miami Heat Could Target Free Agent Star Next Summer

The Miami Heat appear set to have an unofficial gap year next season, given the lack of championship pedigree on the constructed roster. After multiple deep playoff runs, the organization enters a new chapter after closing the Jimmy Butler era.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / August 6

NBA Fans Bash Heat Guard Tyler Herro After Latest Report

Despite having two guaranteed seasons remaining on his four-year, $120 million contract, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is seeking a lucrative extension in the coming months.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 6

Ex-Heat staffer charged with selling stolen team items

Ex-Heat employee charged with selling stolen team items for millions in profit

A former Heat employee has been accused of stealing more than 400 game-worn jerseys and other items and selling at least 100 of those items for profit.

Damian Lillard's agent takes a shot at Bucks after return to Blazers

Warriors are in a lose-lose situation with Jonathan Kuminga

Kevin Love reportedly has a preferred buyout destination

One NBA team emerging as favorite to sign Ben Simmons

Will 76ers star Joel Embiid be forced into an early retirement?

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / August 6

NBA Teams Monitoring Miami Heat’s Crucial Decision Regarding Tyler Herro

Following the Miami Heat’s first active and successful offseason since 2022, they have put themselves in a great position to choose several paths for the future of their franchise.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / August 6

Former Heat Security Officer Arrested in Merchandise Scandal

A former Miami Heat security officer is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing and selling millions of dollars’ worth of team memorabilia, including a LeBron James Finals jersey that later sold for $3.7 million.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?

Here's the best shooter in the world, followed by the 24 guys who have a legitimate claim at being the second-best shooter in the world.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Former Heat employee charged after stealing $2 million worth of game-worn jerseys

A former Miami Heat employee is reportedly being charged with stealing millions of dollars worth of team gear over a 10-year span. TMZ Sports reported Tuesday that a 62-year-old man named Marcos Thomas Perez is being charged with a felony by the U.S.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / August 5

Former Heat security guard charged in $2 million theft, sale of jerseys

A former law enforcement official, who later worked in security for the Miami Heat and the NBA, made his first appearance in federal court on Tuesday, charged with crimes related to the stealing and selling of game-worn jerseys and other memorabilia.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5

Ex-Heat security employee allegedly stole $2 million in memorabilia

In a federal case that has rocked the Miami Heat organization, 62-year-old Marcos Thomas Perez, an ex-security officer for the team and a retired Miami police officer, has been charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce.

Jaime Jaquez News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Details How Draft Night Disaster Turned Into A Real-Life Love Story

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had the night of his life when he was drafted into the NBA. But as fate would have it, that same unforgettable night would mark the chaotic beginning of a love story that feels straight out of a rom-com, with a plot twist involving an Uber, a drunken breakdown, and a second chance.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 5

OPINION: Miami Heat Should Add Six-Time All-Star By Trading $25 Million Guard

The Miami Heat are having a successful offseason, bringing in guards Norman Powell and incoming rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. Improving the guard rotation was a priority for Pat Riley and company heading into the offseason.

Norman Powell News / NBA Analysis Network / August 5

Norman Powell reveals how he negotiated to take Miami Heat teammate’s jersey number via text

Norman Powell didn’t wait long before convincing his Miami Heat teammate to give him his jersey number. Norman Powell is coming off a wonderful season with the LA Clippers.

Bam Adebayo News / Hardwood Heroics / August 5

'He Can be an All-Star Caliber Player' – Miami Heat’s New Signing Receives Powerful Endorsement From Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat retooled their roster with the additions of Norman Powell and Simone Fontecchio while re-signing Davion Mitchell on a new two-year contract, leaving Bam Adebayo satisfied.

Kasparas Jakucionis News / NBA Draft on SI / August 5

Heat Rookie Gives Team Flexibility on Trade Market

In making the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat hurt their draft standing, moving from the late-lottery to No. 20. At the 2025 NBA Draft, though, the team might’ve nabbed the player they had their eye on with a potential late-lottery pick, nabbing Illinois’ guard Kasparas Jakucionis.

Miami Heat News / Total Apex Sports / August 4