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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.

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Why 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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.

Miami Heat News / 5 GOATs / June 29