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The Lakers player that the Miami Heat should target

The Miami Heat need more size on this roster, and this offseason, they have to prioritize the frontcourt in free agency. One of the biggest tools they have is the mid-level exception, which should be around $15 million, and they need to use it wisely.

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Michael Beasley claims cookies sparked LeBron James leaving Heat

Where were you when LeBron James made “The Decision” in 2010? The landscape of the NBA changed forever when James announced that he would play for the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 22

Who the Heat should draft at every possible pick number

As the NBA Playoffs are progressing the Miami Heat unfortunately have other worries. None are bigger than the draft lottery and the NBA Draft this offseason.

Miami Heat News / The Lead / April 22

Michael Baiamonte’s Retirement Marks a New Beginning for Miami Heat

The beloved voice of the Miami Heat, PA announcer Michael Baiamonte, has called his final game with the Heat after they fell short in their fight for the playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The '40-point NBA games since 1976-77' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise scoring records' quiz

Dwyane Wade News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

Dwyane Wade Sounds Off on Miami Heat Struggles With Blunt 'Disgruntled' Claim

After a challenging season, the Miami Heat faced their last chance to clinch a playoff spot in the Play-In tournament. But a heart-wrenching 127-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in their opening game marked the end of their postseason aspirations.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Zach Lowe News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

Why Zach Lowe Calls Miami Heat the NBA’s Most Fascinating Offseason Team

The Miami Heat's season ended early this year as they missed the NBA Playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. This will be one of the more important offseasons for the Heat and according to Zach Lowe, there may already be signs that big changes are coming.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

Ranking the Miami Heat’s Top Trade Targets

The Miami Heat are heading into another crucial offseason, and they MUST make changes. This team has been mediocre for the past few seasons and has been stuck in the Play-in Tournament.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

2 players Heat must trade after heartbreaking NBA Play-In Tournament loss

For the fourth straight season, the Miami Heat found themselves in the play-in tournament. Unlike the three prior years, Miami wasn’t able to advance into the actual postseason field.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

The One Player the Miami Heat Can't Afford to Lose this Offseason

The Miami Heat missed the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons, failing to meet their organizational standard and currently find themselves stuck in the NBA's middle ground.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

Miami Heat's Trade Chips Who Could Be Moved This Offseason

If the Miami Heat are going to try to make a real move this offseason, and history says they will, it’s going to come down to these names. Miami doesn’t tank.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 20

Blockbuster Bam Adebayo-Hornets Trade Scenario From Bill Simmons Involving Four First-Round Picks

Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat saw their postseason aspirations shattered after a controversial loss to the Charlotte Hornets in overtime earlier last week.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

Three Areas the Miami Heat Must Improve to Return to Contention

The Miami Heat are stuck in the middle right now, good enough to compete, but not good enough to contend truly. The Heat had another up-and-down season, and it's clear that this roster needs meaningful improvements this offseason.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Bill Simmons bashed for snubbing Jaime Jaquez Jr after Heat Play-In performance

The Miami Heat recently saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in game, bringing a tough campaign to a fitting conclusion.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

What's the right path for the Miami Heat in the draft?

The Miami Heat’s streak of six straight postseason appearances came to an end in Charlotte in the 9 and 10 Play-In game, and now they’ll have their highest pick, at least, since 2017 or 2019, in the 13 range.

Jaime Jaquez News / Miami Heat on SI / April 20

The next on-court steps for Sixth Man of the Year finalist Jaime Jaquez Jr

When discussing bounce back stories in not only the Miami Heat's world, but also the NBA landscape, Jaime Jaquez Jr was one of the best cases of responding strongly after a rough year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Insider ‘wonders’ about Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package thanks to Kel’el Ware

The Miami Heat fell short of advancing to the playoffs after bowing to the Charlotte Hornets in a controversial game in the Play-In Tournament, which saw Bam Adebayo suffer a back injury after being tripped by LaMelo Ball.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 19

The 3 Biggest Adjustments the Miami Heat Must Make This Offseason

Not even Willy Wonka could sugarcoat the Miami Heat's situation. There were 11 teams in the Eastern Conference that tried to be competitive this season,

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18

Giannis already flirting with one team, shutting down another

Giannis Antetokounmpo is already flirting with one team, shutting down another

Once again, Giannis Antetokounmpo will be one of the most talked-about players in the NBA this offseason.

Only one team makes sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Doc Rivers: ‘I don’t think Giannis knows if he wants to stay with Bucks or not’

Myles Turner admits ‘rude awakening’ in first season with Bucks

Adam Silver may have revealed LeBron James' plans for next season

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

NBA News / Stadium Rant / April 18

Should The Miami Heat Trade For Kawhi Leonard? Is He Worth The Risk, And What Are Some Ideal Trade Packages?

The Miami Heat are reportedly going star hunting once again and are interested in Kawhi Leonard, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Leonard is about to be 35 years old, the Los Angeles Clippers season has ended early again, and he has 1 year remaining at $50.3 million.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 18

Heat Slotted in the NBA Draft Lottery... but Charlotte Looms Again

The Miami Heat have secured the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors losing to the Phoenix Suns last night.