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On YouTubeWhy LeBron James and Pat Riley’s relationship needed to be ‘repaired’ amid Heat reunion rumors
LeBron James is a free agent once again, and one of the teams sniffing around him is the same Miami Heat he walked out on more than a decade ago. A reunion always sounded far-fetched, and it looks even harder now that Miami has traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
LeBron James News / Miami Heat on SI / July 1
Will LeBron James's Search for 'Happiness' Lead to Miami?
Free Agency officially gets underway tonight at 6PM EST. The Miami Heat have already resigned a couple of their own players in Andrew Wiggins 3 years 64 million and Simone Fontecchio 1 year veteran minimum.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Heat Make Roster Move Eight Days After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat on Monday, June 22, ending his 13-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo had a Hall of Fame-level career with the Bucks, winning back-to-back MVPs (2019-20), being selected to nine All-NBA teams and, most importantly, bringing an NBA championship to Milwaukee in 2021.
The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?
Tim Hardaway News / Miami Heat on SI / June 30
How the Miami Heat's newest shooter, Tim Hardaway Jr, fits in the 305
The Miami Heat needed shooting, and they got shooting. Simone Fontecchio wasn't the only Heat sharpshooter signing of the day, as slightly after free agency began, Miami locked up Tim Hardaway Jr on a one year deal.
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
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 30
Should the Miami Heat wait for LeBron?
The Heat do not have much flexibility after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, they also have several things lacking and need to improve the team to be considered true championship contenders.
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.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 30
Miami Heat Among Three Possible Landing Spots as LeBron Leaves L.A.
LeBron James will be an unrestricted free agent and will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not return for the 2026-27 season and will instead test free agency.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 30
Ranking potential LeBron James landing spots
James has another decision to make.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 30
The Miami Heat bring one shooter back in the fold
A busy day lies ahead for the Miami Heat. After sending out Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr, and Kasparas Jakucionis plus picks in a deal to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, the free agency period is all about adding shooting.
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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Heat bringing back much-needed shooter after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
As the Miami Heat have been busy after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team is looking to bolster its roster around the superstar, especially as shooting is a need to address this offseason.
Simone Fontecchio News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Heat To Re-Sign Simone Fontecchio
The Heat have reached an agreement to bring back Simone Fontecchio, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that the free agent forward will be signing a new one-year contract with the team.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 30
The State of the Miami Heat's Giannis-Led Roster Prior to Free Agency
The Miami Heat enter free agency with one clear goal: building the right supporting cast around newly acquired superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Landing a player of Giannis' caliber came at a steep cost, forcing Miami to part with several key contributors in order to complete the blockbuster trade.
Bradley Beal News / FortyEightMinutes / June 29
Bradley Beal Again Linked To Heat
The Miami Heat are back in the Bradley Beal conversation. Beal is declining his $5.6 million player option with the Clippers to become an unrestricted free agent, and his willingness to walk away from that money is a sign he has interest elsewhere, with Miami flagged as a team to watch, according to Chris Haynes.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Ben Simmons eyeing 2 teams as he pursues an NBA comeback
Ben Simmons’ music appears to be playing once again. The three-time NBA All-Star forward Simmons revealed in an interview this week that he is plotting an NBA comeback.
Andrew Wiggins News / Ball Exclusives / June 29
Heat to resign Andrew Wiggins to three-year deal
The Miami Heat are bringing back forward Andrew Wiggins on a three-year deal worth $64 million according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wiggins will also have a player option on the third year of the contract and will pick up the $30 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
Ja Morant News / Miami Heat on SI / June 29
Miami Heat Made Right Call to Pass on Ja Morant
The Miami Heat have been linked to multiple guards, whether it's through free agency or through trades. One of those guards was just traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 29
A possible target for the Miami Heat's bench
The dominoes are falling across the NBA, and the Miami Heat still are in need of a good reserve piece or two. Notably, Marcus Smart, who last season played with the Los Angeles Lakers, has declined his player option.
LeBron James News / Miami Heat on SI / June 29
LeBron James Still in Play for Miami, but the Warriors Reportedly Loom
LeBron James and the Miami Heat are a match made in heaven, at least they were in the big 3 era. But there is a potential for a reunion in South Beach.
Andrew Wiggins News / Field Level Media / June 29
Reports: Heat F Andrew Wiggins opts in, signs extension
Heat forward Andrew Wiggins will pick up his $30.2 million player option and sign a two-year, $34 million extension with Miami, multiple outlets reported Monday.
Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Heat reach deal to keep one key player
The Miami Heat have reached an agreement to keep one of their key players after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are keeping forward Andrew Wiggins on a three-year, $64 million contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Andrew Wiggins News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Heat’s Andrew Wiggins Opts In, Agrees To Extension
Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has exercised his $30.17MM player option for the 2026/27 season, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links), Wiggins and the Heat have also reached an extension agreement in conjunction with Wiggins’ opt-in.
On The Pull Up With Scoop B, Antoine Walker Has No Regrets: From His Celtics Roots and Heat Title With Shaq & D-Wade to the Raw Truth About Paul Pierce, MJ, Kobe, LeBron & the Shimmy
When you look at the landscape of today’s NBA, the “point forward” and the floor-spacing big man are no longer anomalies—they are the standard. But before the league fully embraced positionless basketball, there were a handful of select visionaries who took the arrows for playing ahead of their time.
Dru Smith News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Heat Guaranteeing Dru Smith’s 2026/27 Salary
The Heat opted not to waive guard Dru Smith on Sunday, ensuring that his $2.58MM salary for the 2026/27 season will become fully guaranteed, a league source tells Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / June 29
Lakers' offer might lead LeBron James to another shocking 'top suitor'
James and his camp reportedly want a max contract from the Lakers, though no such offer — or any offer — has been made yet.
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