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Why The Miami Heat Still Aren’t Championship Contenders After Landing Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat won the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, but all that doesn’t matter if they can’t win it all. The fit between Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo could be a little redundant, as they both like to do most of their damage around the rim.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo shares classy message for Bucks fans following trade to Heat

In 13 seasons with the Bucks, he won two league MVPs, a Finals MVP and made 10 All-Star Games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes telling LeBron James comments during stream

Five NBA observations following the first wave of free agency

Tim Hardaway News / Miami Heat on SI / July 6

Tim Hardaway Jr. will get his number after all

Tim Hardaway Sr. brought plenty to the table for the Miami Heat during his time with them roughly a quarter-century ago. Among those attributes was a knuckleball jumper, that went in just enough to help drive the Heat to plenty of wins.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

Antetokounmpo makes telling James comments during stream

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes telling LeBron James comments during stream

The Heat are reportedly one of the teams in contention to sign James for what will most likely be his final stop.

Does LeBron James have a timeline for his free-agency decision?

Is front-runner emerging for LeBron James?

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Heat rookie savagely taunts Lakers after a huge play

Miami Heat rookie Vladislav Goldin couldn’t help but celebrate emphatically after a big defensive play in Sunday’s NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 6

LeBron-Miami Heat Reunion Watch: Illusions of James' return aren't delusions

The moratorium on NBA signings and trades will be lifted following noon on the East coast, so league business will be in your face everywhere you look all week.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EssentiallySports / July 6

Heat Eye 6x All-Star to Team-Up With Giannis Antetokounmpo While $25M Obstacle Remains

The Miami Heat already have made their big move this offseason, landing former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Yet, Pat Riley isn’t done yet. The Heat are still hunting for a proven scorer to round out their championship push, and one veteran keeps coming up.

Ryan Conwell News / Miami Heat on SI / July 5

Conwell shows skills, struggles with shot as Heat summer team collapses late

The Miami Heat suffered a tough 93-91 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in the California Classic Summer League. The Heat led most of the game by double digits, but they watched the Lakers fight back in the 4th quarter.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / July 5

Tim Legler gives the truth about the Miami Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Ever since the Miami Heat made the trade to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat have dominated the sports talk world. You would find it difficult to find any NBA talking head that has not given their thoughts on the deal and Tim Legler has now joined the discussion.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 4

Miami Heat Seen as a Last Chance Stop by Aging Veterans

After trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami is a destination again. A place where people want to play and may take even less money to play. And when free agency begins, year after year there are players who are looking to make an NBA comeback.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Bradley Beal News / Miami Heat on SI / July 4

Is this finally the time for the Miami Heat and Bradley Beal?

The Miami Heat need to add some offense, and specifically shooting, to the roster before the NBA season starts later this year. In the modern NBA there are not many free agents available.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Giannis-Bam Adebayo pairing gets ‘best frontcourt in NBA’ claim from Heat teammate

With the Miami Heat trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. in a blockbuster deal, the basketball world is still reacting to the news, including the supporting cast on the team itself.

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Tim Hardaway Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '220-3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to drain at least 220 triples in a single season can you name in eight minutes?

Tim Hardaway News / EssentiallySports / July 3

'Love Him to Death': Tim Hardaway Sr. Hands Rude Awakening to Son After Miami Heat Move

Devin Booker recently made headlines by changing his jersey number from No. 1 to No. 15 to honor his father, Melvin Booker. After joining the Miami Heat, Tim Hardaway Jr.

Nikola Jovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Nikola Jovic dominates at FIBA World Cup qualifiers as Heat eye trade

Serbia scored its first win in the third window of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers after blowing out Switzerland, 97-73, at BCF Arena in Fribourg on Friday, with Miami Heat’s Nikola Jovic delivering an impressive performance.

Tyler Herro News / Fadeaway World / July 2

Tyler Herro Is Pissed After Heat Fan Leaks Private DMs

It’s a new beginning for Tyler Herro, and this one starts in Milwaukee, where he’ll join Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, and Kel’el Ware on a rebuilding Bucks team.

Tim Hardaway Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 3

Father knows best: Tim Hardaway Sr. denies son's request

Hardaway is proud that the Miami Heat retired his No. 10. So proud that he won't even let his own son wear it.

Reports: Heat F Andrew Wiggins opts in, signs extension

Ryan Conwell News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Heat Sign Ryan Conwell To Three-Year Contract

The Heat have formally signed second-round pick Ryan Conwell, the team announced today in a press release. According to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (Twitter link), Conwell signed a three-year contract that starts at the rookie minimum (about $1.36MM) and is fully guaranteed for the first season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1

Bulls turn massive cap space into mediocre return

When the Chicago Bulls traded away veterans for minimal returns over the last 18 months, the strategy did give them massive cap space this summer. The team didn't do much with it.

New contract details show Warriors got steal with Kristaps Porzingis

Why Tobias Harris is a perfect signing for his new team

LeBron James considering big move for potential final season

Kawhi Leonard slated to return to former team after blockbuster trade

Were there ulterior motives behind the Leonard trade?

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 1

LeBron James prepared to make notable financial decision as he explores options in free agency

James informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday that he will not return to the team for his 24th NBA season.

Ranking potential LeBron James landing spots

LeBron James' reported free-agency priorities may help Warriors

Why returning to Cavaliers would be right move for LeBron James

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Heat agree to deal with sharpshooter to kick off NBA free agency

The NBA free agency negotiation period began on Tuesday, and the Miami Heat wasted no time agreeing to terms with a much-needed shooter. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Heat have agreed to terms with Tim Hardaway Jr.