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Miami Heat Rookie Catches Fire in First Vegas Game

Much has been made about Kasparas Jakcuionis’ start to his professional career. And rightfully so given his start. Through three games in the California Classic in Summer League, Jakucionis scored just four points per game on a frigid 6% shooting, failing to hit a single 3-pointer on 11 tries.

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ESPN's Udonis Haslem Jokingly Heeds Strong Warning To 'White' NBA Players

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem was among the best interviews in the locker room during his playing days. His sense of humor was second to none. Recently, former teammate Goran Dragic called him the funniest player he's teamed with.

Kasparas Jakucionis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Heat news: Miami fans are loving Kasparas Jakucionis’ Summer League bounce-back

Despite spending most of the 2024-2025 college basketball season as a top-10 prospect, Kasparas Jakucionis fell to No. 20 in the 205 NBA Draft. Though he looked shaky in the ensuing California Classic, the Miami Heat’s prized rookie showed out in the first half of the team’s NBA Las Vegas Summer League opener.

Terry Rozier News / Fastbreak on SI / July 11

Miami Heat NBA Veteran Reportedly On Trading Block

Terry Rozier has spent part of the last two seasons playing for the Miami Heat. He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest while shooting 39.1% from the field and 29.5% from the three-point range in 64 games.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 11

NBA Insider Strongly Questions Miami Heat's Strategy Entering Next Season

The Miami Heat are in a peculiar position going into next season. Although Heat culture is known for resilience and consistently staying in the mix, the outlook for this season doesn't position them as likely contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

This Heat Summer League coach speaks about uncanny resemblance to Erik Spoelstra

With the Miami Heat going through NBA Summer League play, the head coach of the developmental team, Eric Glass, shares a few aspects with Erik Spoelstra.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 11

ESPN Analyst Projects Miami Heat’s Remaining Offseason Moves

After the Miami Heat’s highlight of the summer in the Norman Powell trade, their open roster spot has many wondering if they will make another home run move.

Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / July 11

ESPN Analyst Says Norman Powell Signing Benefits This Miami Heat Player The Most

After passing on the cheapest Kevin Durant offer a team will ever get, the Miami Heat caused many to doubt if they were finally taking a tanking direction for the upcoming season.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Miami Heat’s biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

The Miami Heat have long been known for their pretty shrewd front office and championship pedigree. Not surprisingly, they entered the 2025 NBA free agency period with high expectations.

Udonis Haslem News / Miami Heat on SI / July 11

Udonis Haslem Drops Truth Bomb Regarding Heat Potential Superstar Trade Target

Udonis Haslem is more confident than most about Giannis Antetokounmpo's standing with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks superstar is locked in with his team for the next four seasons.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Heat Urged to Trade for Former DPOY Following Blockbuster 3-Team Deal

The Miami Heat shocked the NBA sphere on Monday the franchise decided to pull off a monster 3-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz. After

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 10

Heat Legend Gives Spot-On Assessment Of Cooper Flagg's Summer Expectations

The NBA world is anxiously awaiting the debut of Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks. His first action is tonight against Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Vegas Summer League.

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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

2 ‘high-level’ Heat standouts ready to dominate Summer League

While the headlines around the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, the team is currently going through the Summer League, led by their young players.

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Heat’s Norman Powell makes All-Star declaration after Clippers trade

MIAMI – With Norman Powell joining Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, in what was a shocking trade during the offseason, the star would speak about the heights he could reach as a player.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 10

Miami Heat's Last Season Makes Headlines In Worst Way Possible

It's safe to say the Miami Heat's 2024-25 season was a disappointment. But one ranking might have displayed how bad it really was. One site pegged the Heat as one of the most underwhelming units last season, placing them with the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, and Dallas Mavericks.

Norman Powell News / NBA Analysis Network / July 10

Norman Powell felt betrayed by what LA Clippers told him before trading him to Miami Heat

Former Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell didn’t expect the LA Clippers to trade him. After all, Norman Powell had a career year during the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 10

Young Miami Heat Stars Among Must-Watch Players in Summer League

The Miami Heat have a strong young core. Players like Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson are viewed as building blocks for the future. However, there are other players making a name for themselves in the Summer League.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / July 10

Jim Jackson Uses Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat Exit to Slam League for Having No Loyalty

Jim Jackson did not hold back while addressing the idea of NBA players being loyal to their teams. The 54-year-old feels that it’s an idea that has rarely existed in the league, with long-tenured players from organizations not hesitating to chase more success or bigger paychecks when their team goes through hard times.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Heat’s First-Round Pick Delivers Words of Encouragement After Dreadful Summer League Start

The Miami Heat’s first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Kasparas Jakucionis, is showing maturity beyond his years following a challenging start in the Summer League. The Lithuanian guard opened up about his struggles, admitting, “I think I need to settle in more, play at my own pace, don’t get sped up much as I was in these 3 games.

Simone Fontecchio News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Simone Fontecchio Knows He Can ‘Fit Right Into’ the Heat’s Gritty, Tough-Minded Culture

Simone Fontecchio, the Miami Heat's latest addition, is ready to embrace the team's renowned culture of hard work and resilience. In a recent video shared on X by @HeatCulture13, the 29-year-old forward expressed his admiration for the Heat's ethos, stating, “Everything I earn in my life/career I had to earn it.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / July 9

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).

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.

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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.

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.

Kevin Love News / Yardbarker / July 7