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Heat viewed as frontrunner in Giannis sweepstakes; Cavs remain team to watch

The Heat continue to be viewed by many around the NBA as the frontrunner for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But according to recent reporting, the Cavaliers remain one of several wild-card teams worth monitoring if Milwaukee eventually decides to move the two-time MVP.

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Terry Rozier To Forfeit Most Of 2025/26 Salary

Former Heat guard Terry Rozier will be forced to forfeit most of the $26.6MM salary he was supposed to earn in 2025/26, per an arbitrator’s decision, as Mike Vorkunov writes for The Athletic.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Rumors / June 3

Heat Remain At Forefront Of Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes

As the Bucks continue to weigh possible trade options involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, the chatter about the Heat “remains louder than all the rest,” according to Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 3

An old foe is trying to make the Heat miserable once again

In recent years Miami Heat fans have experienced a lot of emotions. There have been great playoff runs, some awful playoff experiences, grueling regular seasons, and a lot of rumor heartbreak.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / June 2

What Should the Miami Heat Do If They Miss Out on Giannis Antetokounmpo?

The Miami Heat are at the center of attention in the NBA rumor mill, with all eyes on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Miami Heat are "front runners" for Giannis and are one of the few teams that Giannis will reportedly extend with should he be traded there.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 2

Giannis alone might not be enough for the Heat

The Miami Heat are doing the only thing they know to do, and that is hunt for star players. The Heat have an obsession with acquiring the league's best, and who can blame them.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / June 1

Heat won’t overlook smaller guards as draft approaches

The Heat may be chasing a superstar this offseason. That doesn’t mean they’re ignoring the draft. As Miami continues preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, assistant general manager Adam Simon suggested the organization won’t automatically rule out prospects simply because they lack ideal size.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Heat Superstar Could Be Key Piece in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Blockbuster Trade

The Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill is up and running again, and the Miami Heat keep finding themselves right in the middle of the conversation. Every offseason seems to bring a new superstar chase to South Beach, but this one feels different.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 1

Where the Miami Heat can pivot if the Giannis chase fails

The Miami Heat are doing what they can to improve their positioning in the NBA arms race. The priority is pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, yet that doesn’t mean it will happen even if reports say he wants to be in Miami.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 1

The current Heat player who would benefit most from adding Giannis

If the Miami Heat somehow land Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, the player who would benefit the most is Bam Adebayo. The Miami Heat have made it clear that everyone except Bam is available in a Giannis trade. In order to acquire Giannis, the Miami Heat will have to give up a lot of assets.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / May 31

The Asset the Miami Heat Should Keep Out of a Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat are in a position to make a big trade for the first time since July of 2019 when they acquired Jimmy Butler. Butler produced one of the best eras of Miami Heat basketball, it was fun, he rose to the occasion, and many role players stepped up, but the Heat couldn't get over the hump and win another NBA Championship.

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Pat Riley News / Hoops Wire / May 31

Heat’s Pat Riley still believes; Giannis pursuit remains in play

The Heat finished 10th in the Eastern Conference and were bounced quickly from the play-in tournament. But Pat Riley still isn’t convinced Miami is all that far away.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / thePeachBasket / May 30

Orlando is in play for Giannis

Orlando is in play for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Magic reportedly hired Sean Sweeney as the team’s new head coach. Sean Sweeney was an assistant for the Bucks and has a close relationship with Giannis.

Mario Chalmers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 30

Mario Chalmers Reveals Being Upset Over Iconic 2013 Finals Play Call

Mario Chalmers recently voiced his frustration with HC Erik Spoelstra’s decision-making regarding the final play in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals when the Miami Heat pulled off a victory from the jaws of defeat after Ray Allen scored a game-tying three-pointer.

Mario Chalmers News / Bleacher Report / May 29

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Jason Williams News / HITC / May 29

“You kidding me?”: Jason Williams reacts instantly after Mia Williams gets hit again

Mia Williams carried the Texas Tech softball spotlight into the Women’s College World Series, and somehow, the hit-by-pitch drama followed her there too.

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / May 29

Assessing the Heat's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Since their 2023 NBA Finals run, the Miami Heat have been in perhaps the worst possible state an NBA organization could be in. They haven't been bad enough to land a top draft pick, but they also haven't been good enough to land a high playoff seed and compete past the first round.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / May 29

Miami Heat offseason priority list: Who's Gone, Who's Staying, Who Will Be Added

The Miami Heat need to make major changes this offseason if they want to return to playoff contention next year. The Heat had a very disappointing season, and Pat Riley and the front office know they can't run it back with the same roster.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Rumors / May 28

Terry Rozier Charged With Two New Federal Felonies

Veteran NBA guard Terry Rozier, who is technically still a member of the Heat until his contract expires on June 30, was charged with two new felony counts after being indicted by a grand jury in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday, reports Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

Dwyane Wade News / AirJordanChronicles / May 28

Dwyane Wade Shares Nuanced Take on Miami Heat Greatness

Few players in NBA history are as synonymous with a franchise as Dwyane Wade is with the Miami Heat. Wade was the face and heartbeat of the Miami Heat franchise for more than a decade and was the player whose presence defined what it meant to wear that jersey.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Heat rumors: Brian Windhorst name drops Miami reunion as potential LeBron James free agency option

Fans of the Miami Heat are hoping that this isn’t another summer in which Pat Riley and company sit back and remain idle, as they have done for the last few years.

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Kawhi Leonard has been linked to one new team

While Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be at the forefront of trade conversations, another big name that could be moved is Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard.

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