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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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Ben Simmons teases comeback, names 76ers, Heat as landing spots
Former number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons was out of the NBA for the 2025-26 season, instead taking up the sport of fishing and watching the league’s season play out from afar.
Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Heat rumors: Insider sends Norman Powell warning after Giannis trade
The Miami Heat were guaranteed a stressful summer regardless of what they decided do this offseason. They would either enter another campaign without a legitimate superstar and continue their timeshare in No Man’s Land, or they would part with a big chunk of the roster in order to acquire said superstar.
The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 300 20-point, 10-rebound games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
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.
Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / June 29
Heat Free Agency/Trade Rumors: Middleton, Wiggins, Smith, THJ, Powell, Simons, LeBron
The Miami Heat have the first major piece of their offseason in place. Andrew Wiggins picked up his $30.2 million player option and agreed to a new extension worth a reported three years and $64 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Miami Heat 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.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 29
Miami Heat Offseason Rumor Roundup
NBA Free Agency is about to begin, and the Miami Heat find themselves on the forefront of rumors. After landing their whale in Giannis Antetokounmpo, the front office is tasked with filling out their roster.
Miami Heat News / 5 GOATs / June 29
Report: Andrew Wiggins to sign three-year deal to return to Miami Heat
NBA forward Andrew Wiggins will sign a three-year deal to return to the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He spent the past season with the franchise.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Multiple insiders mention Heat as Cam Johnson suitor after Giannis trade
The Miami Heat will be looking to fill out their roster over the offseason after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they have some players already in mind.
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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / June 29
Rumors: Heat Target 6 Free Agents To Surround Giannis Antetokounmpo With Elite Shooters
The Heat have acquired their whale this offseason as they began the summer with the blockbuster trade to land Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami. But the biggest
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
Update emerges on Giannis Antetokounmpo's brothers after blockbuster trade
The Miami Heat will not have to pay any further tax for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Only three teams reportedly 'make sense' for LeBron James
If LeBron James winds up as the odd man out with the Lakers, he most likely will have several suitors in free agency. But where will he land?
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Pat Riley, Heat to land another superstar with Giannis Antetokounmpo
When it comes to bringing in NBA superstars, never bet against the Miami Heat or team president Pat Riley. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the latest All-Star to take his talents to South Beach after the Heat sent four players and three first-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for the two-time MVP.
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