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Kawhi Leonard to Miami? ESPN’s Mock Trade Raises Big Questions for the Heat

The Miami Heat are once again at the center of offseason trade speculation, and this time, the name being linked to South Beach is Kawhi Leonard. The Miami Heat missed the NBA Playoffs for the first time in seven seasons, and if the Miami Heat plan on getting back into playoff contention, they ned to take some risky swings.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 30

The star that best fits the Miami Heat's roster and timeline

One can easily picture Miami Heat president Pat Riley telling his vice president/general manager Andy Elisburg to grab the harpoon if things go sideways for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Miami Heat News / Total Pro Sports / April 30

Star Guard and Miami Heat Reportedly Headed Toward Summer Split

While Pat Riley may view Bam Adebayo as the Miami Heat’s top star, what about other players on his team? There’s no denying that after their 2023 NBA Finals run, the Heat have regressed.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29

Miami Heat are expected to part ways with one All-Star player

The Miami Heat may finally be ending the Boy Wonder era this offseason.

Heat's big changes won't include Pat Riley or Bam Adebayo

Terry Rozier hit with new charge in gambling investigation

The 'Best NBA free throw shooters in 2024-25' quiz

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.

Miami Heat News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / April 29

Bam Adebayo, Travis Hunter and more athletes react to Michael film

From the NBA to the NFL, several athletes could not contain their excitement when it came to Michael Jackson’s new biopic. Michael was released in theaters on April 24, and prior to it being released to the general public, several stars walked the red carpet in Los Angeles to get a first look at the film.

Tyler Herro News / Miami Heat on SI / April 29

Where the Miami Heat could finally move Tyler Herro

The Miami Heat are entering an offseason that feels different. For the last few years, the organization has managed to stay competitive without fully committing to a rebuild or making a major roster-altering move.

Pat Riley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Pat Riley leaves Heat fans with less faith than ever says Dan Le Batard

Following the Miami Heat’s loss to the Hornets in the NBA Play-In, fans have been wondering what the future holds. While the team was formidable to start the regular season, the Heat cooled off as the season went on and ultimately found themselves outside of the hunt for a top-six seed.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Bam Adebayo Reacts to Grant Williams’ Engagement Announcement

The NBA schedule keeps rolling right along as the postseason nears the end of round one. But, off the court, news continues to roll in. On Tuesday, a post from around the league started gaining traction online, pulling attention for a very different reason than a stat line or highlight.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 28

Yes, the Miami Heat are still a destination

There is no arctic freeze in South Florida. The beaches have not closed. The trendy restaurants have not shut down their sushi bars, nor tabled their Japanese-Cuban-Bahamian-Greek fusion cuisine, nor has E11even started playing show tunes and closing at 11pm.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Heat’s Pat Riley breaks silence on Terry Rozier move that backfired

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat surrounded by rumors heading into the offseason, there is no denying that this past season was a whirlwind for a myriad of reasons.

Los Angeles Lakers 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.

Pat Riley News / AirJordanChronicles / April 28

'Want Another Parade': Pat Riley Opens Up on His NBA Future

Pat Riley faced the media, and Miami expected answers. Instead, the team got pure defiance. At 81 years old, the veteran executive made one thing very clear.

Terry Rozier News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Terry Rozier hit with new charge in gambling investigation

Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is facing a new charge in relation to his alleged gambling. Federal prosecutors intend to accuse Rozier of soliciting and accepting a bribe, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 28

How the Miami Heat Seem Likely to Handle the 2026 NBA Draft

The Pat Riley press conference concluded yesterday for the Miami Heat. There wasn’t a ton of new information shared. It was typical passionate Pat, as he lauded players that competed like Davion Mitchell and hinted at player availability being a challenge to handle as a coach.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 28

Pat Riley Declaring Bam Adebayo Untouchable is Bold Bet on Miami’s Future

The Pat Riley end-of-season press conference always sets the tone for the offseason, and this year was no different. One comment stood above the rest to me.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 28

One player the Heat need back in 2026-27

Pat Riley is a silver fox, but his basketball philosophy has not changed. He and the organization don’t yield to outside noise and their ideas of roster construction are about getting Bam Adebayo more help.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Heat’s Pat Riley preaches flexibility amid Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins contract talks

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are surrounded by rumors heading into the 2026 offseason, the team also has other big decisions incoming for certain players like Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / April 28

Heat's big changes won't include Pat Riley or Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat know they need to make changes after winning just a single playoff game in the last three seasons. Monday, team president Pat Riley confirmed those changes wouldn't involve Heat center Bam Adebayo — or himself.

Pat Riley on looming Heat changes: ‘We’re not good enough’

Pat Riley takes another shot at Jimmy Butler

Prosecutors to introduce additional charges in Terry Rozier case

Mike Brown’s job with Knicks may not be safe

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

Pat Riley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Pat Riley reveals Heat’s pressure level amid Giannis rumors

MIAMI – Monday afternoon was an important time for the Miami Heat as Pat Riley gave insight into the future of the team after the play-in tournament loss to the Charlotte Hornets, ending their season.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Rumors / April 27

Federal Prosecutors To Bring Bribery Charges Against Terry Rozier

Before being waived by the Heat earlier this month, veteran guard Terry Rozier spent most of the 2025/26 season on leave after being one of several individuals connected with the NBA arrested in October in relation to a federal gambling probe.

Pat Riley News / Hoops Rumors / April 27

Heat President Pat Riley Has No Plans To Step Down

A defiant Heat president Pat Riley says he isn’t going anywhere. Riley declared early in his annual postseason press conference, which lasted 67 minutes, that he has no plans to step down, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports (Twitter link).

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

Gabrielle Union reacts to Dwyane Wade’s role in Candace Parker’s special day

Basketball legend Candace Parker is soon joining her friend Dwyane Wade and many others in the sport’s most prestigious club. The two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, and when she heard the news, she knew who her presenter for the event would be.

Miami Heat News / AirJordanChronicles / April 24

Shaquille O’Neal Reflects on How Dwyane Wade Shaped His Miami Move

After a broken relationship with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in June of 2004. Having played alongside Bryant, as Shaq looked around for his next team, watching Dwyane Wade made the decision easy for him.