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Giannis Reportedly Has “Questions” About Heat’s Post-Trade Roster

The Heat appear to be the current frontrunner in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes, but the Bucks star may not be fully sold on Miami as his next destination, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

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Heat rumors: Insider claims Miami ‘don’t really care’ about Tyler Herro’s feelings about Giannis trade

With it being nearly a forgone conclusion that the Milwaukee Bucks are going to trade star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, one team that has seemingly emerged as the potential favorite to land the Greek Freek is the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 5

What the Miami Heat Can Learn from the NBA Finals

If the NBA Finals has taught us anything, it's that there isn't just one blueprint to building a Championship contender. The New York Knicks are largely

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / HITC / June 5

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s one major concern about potential trade to Heat emerges amid growing rumors

Giannis Antetokounmpo may like the idea of Miami, but his biggest concern is whether the Heat would still look like a contender after paying Milwaukee’s price.

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).

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NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / June 5

Bucks Insider Says Heat Hold Strongest Giannis Trade Package

Does the Miami Heat have a good enough package to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo? I believe it’s good enough as long as Giannis wants to join the Miami Heat and tells the Bucks front office that they are one of the few teams with which he would sign an extension.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 5

The Miami Heat's first round draft guide: bigs edition

Could the Miami Heat be eyeing a fix to their big man room during this NBA draft? It's a possibility. Among the team's long list of needs during this off-season, gaining some stability in the front-court is a main one.

Terry Rozier News / Fadeaway World / June 4

Arbitrator: Terry Rozier Must Forfeit Most Of His $26.6 Million NBA Salary For Alleged Role In Betting Scandal

Terry Rozier is stuck in litigation over his alleged involvement in the betting scandal that was unraveled in October, 2025 by the FBI. Subsequently, his contract with the Miami Heat came into question as they waived him in February due to his apparent involvement in the situation.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / June 4

Arbitrator rules Terry Rozier must forfeit most of salary amid gambling case

Former Heat guard Terry Rozier is facing a costly setback away from the court. According to multiple reports, an arbitrator recently ruled that Rozier will forfeit most of his $26.6 million salary for the 2025-26 season because the conditions of his pretrial release prevent him from fully satisfying the terms of his NBA contract.

Terry Rozier News / Field Level Media / June 3

Terry Rozier fights ruling to forfeit most of $26.6M salary due to alleged role in gambling scheme

The NBA has been granted the authority to withhold most of Terry Rozier's $26.6 million salary due to his alleged role in an illegal betting plot, yet Rozier is fighting back.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / June 3

Miami Heat Continue To Emerge As Favorites For Giannis Antetokounmpo

Are the Miami Heat the favorites to land the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo? According to a new report from The Athletic, they think the Heat are the overwhelming favorites to land Antetokounmpo!

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Hoops Wire / June 3

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 News / Hoops Rumors / June 3

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / June 4

There's already a favorite to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Multiple teams are expected to at least make a push for the former Finals MVP.

NBA insider reveals two teams are already 'in pursuit' of Antetokounmpo

Five teams appear to be out of the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes

Details surface on Jalen Duren's anticipated free-agent contract

One player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder

Do Lakers have priority between LeBron James and Austin Reaves?

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.

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 / Miami Heat on SI / June 1

Why the Miami Heat should be trusted when trading for stars... like Giannis

There's a reason the Miami Heat always revert to a single strategy, regardless of the decade or the NBA's collective bargaining agreement conditions at the time: It's what they do best.....

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.

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.

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to a new team

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Bulls eyeing Cavaliers coach to replace Billy Donovan

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Bam Adebayo News / FortyEightMinutes / May 23

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat Wins NBA Social Justice Champion Award

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo has been named the recipient of the NBA’s Social Justice Champion Award for the 2025-26 season. He earns the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy and a $100,000 charitable donation made in his name by the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 22

Bulls target Heat assistant as head-coaching search heats up

Bulls target Heat assistant Chris Quinn as head-coaching search heats up

The Chicago Bulls are in for a total overhaul as they head into the 2026 season, and it's being headed up by Bryson Graham, the new executive vice president of basketball operations for the franchise.

Former SEC head coach emerges as candidate for Bulls job

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