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Heat’s Larsson, Johnson headline All-California Classic team

A pair of players from the Heat‘s 15-man standard roster earned spots on the All-California Classic Summer League team after the four-team event wrapped up on Tuesday night, with second-year wings Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson both making the cut (Twitter link).

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The next trade Miami Heat must make after Norman Powell deal

In the early hours of Monday, the Miami Heat found themselves involved in a deal that was, quite frankly, difficult to pass up on. The Heat acquired fringe All-Star-caliber player Norman Powell in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers and needed to give up just Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, and a second-round pick.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Are Heat in Trouble After First Round Pick's Ice Cold Start to Summer League?

The Miami Heat’s 2025 NBA Draft selection, Kasparas Jakucionis, has stumbled out of the gate in his initial Summer League appearances at the California

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Three reported front-runners are emerging for Damian Lillard

The race for Damian Lillard has essentially come down to the final teams of the 2022 NBA playoffs.

Five most impactful moves of the NBA offseason so far

Lillard keeps getting linked to top Eastern Conference team

Two years later, Blazers are clear winner of Lillard trade

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The '30 points-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Deandre Ayton News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

Can you name the active players in the NBA that weren't born in the United States of America that have scored the most points in their career?

The '30+ point duos in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Top three picks in the NBA Draft' quiz

The 'Career leaders in triple-doubles for each NBA franchise' quiz

Norman Powell News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Heat’s NBA Champion Wing Named Top Trade Candidate After Norman Powell Deal

Norman Powell became the newest member of the Miami Heat on Monday after the franchise completed a blockbuster 3-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz.

Simone Fontecchio News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

What Simone Fontecchio takes ‘pride’ in will excite Heat fans

With the Heat’s newest acquisition in Simone Fontecchio after the Duncan Robinson sign-and-trade to the Detroit Pistons has been made official, the 29-year-old will now join a team and look to fill the void of the prolific three-point shooter.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Bam Adebayo’s 3-Word Message After Kevin Love Trade

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo shared a reflective Instagram story following the unexpected trade of veteran forward Kevin Love to the Utah Jazz, capturing

Davion Mitchell News / Miami Heat on SI / July 8

Miami Heat's Davion Mitchell Gives Advice To Rookie Kasparas Jakučionis

Davion Mitchell only played for the Miami Heat for about three months. But he's already seemingly stamping himself as a staple of the team. Mitchell spoke to the media at a junior Heat youth basketball camp Tuesday morning and revealed his conversation with rookie Kasparas Jakučionis.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Bam Adebayo Sends Awkward Message After Duncan Robinson Trade

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo took to Instagram with a bittersweet reaction following the team’s trade of sharpshooter Duncan Robinson to the Detroit Pistons,

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

The Erik Spoelstra reason Davion Mitchell re-signed with Heat in free agency

While the Miami Heat made headlines trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the team had made other lateral moves that no doubt impacted the upcoming season.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / July 8

Miami Heat Still Having Gaping Hole After Norman Powell Trade

Miami Heat fans with early championship hopes following the Norman Powell trade may want to temper expectations, at least for now. The Heat acquired Powell in a three-team swap involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz.

Andrew Wiggins News / Hoops Wire / July 8

Lakers Unlikely To Trade For Heat’s Andrew Wiggins

According to NBA insider Jovan Buha, the Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to trade for Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins. The Heat’s asking price for Wiggins

Kevin Love News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8

'Never Thought I’d Be A Math Problem': Kevin Love Drops Reaction On Getting Traded To Utah Jazz Highlighting NBA Realities

Former Miami Heat star Kevin Love has officially been traded to the Utah Jazz, and had the perfect response to the deal that went through. In a post on X, Kevin Love had a witty remark about the trade deal that brought him out of the Miami Heat.

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The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8

'You Let It Go, Trust Yourself' – Miami Heat Rookie Receives Eye-Opening Advice From Kel’el Ware Amid Rough Summer League

Kasparas Jakucionis is struggling in the ongoing NBA Summer League. Through his first two games, the Miami Heat rookie has only compiled seven points, made only one field goal out of 10 attempts, and missed all seven three-point attempts.

LeBron James News / HITC / July 8

15 years on from ‘The Decision’: How LeBron James changed the NBA by joining the Miami Heat

It’s 15 years since LeBron James famously announced he was joining Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form what would become one of the most memorable teams in NBA history.

Auburn Tigers News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Isaiah Stevens to sign two-way with Kings

Isaiah Stevens will sign a two-way deal with the Kings, according to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee and Kings Beat podcaster Sean Cunningham (Twitter links).

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 7

ESPN Analyst Like Miami Heat Trading For Low-Risk Championship Veteran

The last time the Miami Heat made an offseason trade was three years ago. They acquired Kyle Lowry, who helped lead the Heat to several deep playoff runs.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / July 7

Kevin Love's hilarious reaction shows business side of the NBA

Kevin Love is heading to the Utah Jazz. The veteran forward was part of the three-team trade that saw Norman Powell moved to the Miami Heat.

Norman Powell traded to Heat in major three-team deal

Why Norman Powell could be a perfect fit for Heat

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'Current NBA nicknames' quiz

Norman Powell News / Yardbarker / July 7

Why Norman Powell could be a perfect fit for Heat

The Heat made one of the more underrated moves of the NBA offseason on Monday, acquiring Powell in a three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz.

Norman Powell traded to Heat in major three-team deal

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'Active NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / July 7