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MIAMI – The Miami Heat kept Dru Smith in the fold. The guard signed a three-year, $7.9 million deal this week. His average annual value checks in at $2.6 million.

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The Miami Heat's Season Depends On One Bam Adebayo Stat

Compared to fans of the average NBA team, Miami Heat fans have been spoiled with competitive basketball for 37 years. From Tim Hardaway Sr. and Alonzo Mourning before Dwyane Wade and LeBron James to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, it's been 37 years of consistency.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

Miami Heat Are Extremely Guard-Heavy Entering Training Camp

For the Miami Heat currently, things seem a bit out of balance. After much was made about Erik Spoelstra finally sliding Bam Adebayo out of the center spot, to go bigger with Ke'lel Ware there last season, the Heat now have a roster that leans quite small overall.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

OPINION: Why Miami Heat Need To Make One More Impact Addition

The Miami Heat's offseason has been a relative success, adding notable scoring guard Norman Powell, drafting Illinois product Kasparas Jakucionis and re-signing fan favorite guard Davion Mitchell.

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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18

Miami Heat Fans Destroy Draymond Green After Latest Jimmy Butler Comments

Miami Heat veteran Haywood Highsmith's trade to the Brooklyn Nets last Friday didn't really move the needle for most outsiders. But outspoken Warriors star Draymond Green had some choice words for the move, in defense of his new teammate Jimmy Butler.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Ben Simmons News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Support Pouring in For Heat to Sign Ben Simmons After Latest NBA Trade

With Miami Heat fans hopeful that the franchise would trade for Kevin Durant, the team pulled off two trades this offseason. Unfortunately for the Durant hopefuls, neither of them were for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Former Miami Heat Center’s $15.8 Million Personal Decision Emerges on Sunday

Former Miami Heat star center Hassan Whiteside made a big name and a big bank account for himself during his time in the NBA. Whiteside spent five seasons with the Heat during his prime, emerging as one of the premier low-post defenders and scorers in the league.

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / August 17

NBA Players Show Love To Former Heat Star Dion Waiters

Dion Waiters was once among the most exciting scorers in the NBA. The former Syracuse had a unique ability to get hot at any given point in a game. Over the weekend, Waiters made a post to Instagram that had over 4,000 likes.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / August 17

Miami Heat Could Address Roster Biggest Hole With Trade And 2 Youngsters Who Need To Step Up

The Miami Heat seemingly finalized its roster yesterday with Dru Smith agreeing to a three-year contract. While Smith is a player that the Heat loves, his signing leaves the team’s roster a little unbalanced.

Dru Smith News / Last Word On Sports / August 17

Why The Heat Picked Dru Smith Over ‘The Locksmith’

Apparently, the Miami Heat’s decision to trade defensive specialist Haywood Highsmith wasn’t just about reducing their payroll heading into the season.

Udonis Haslem News / Miami Heat on SI / August 17

Miami Heat Legend Udonis Haslem Has Solution To Huge NBA Trade Dilemma

One of the biggest stories of the offseason is where Golden State Warriors star Jonathan Kuminga ends up. He has been on the trade rumor mill all season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

Trying to pick the 25 best high school basketball players to come out of the five boroughs of New York City is pretty daunting. There are several Hall-of-Famers worthy of the honor, but we have our list.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 17

Miami Heat Reportedly Interested In Veteran Forward

The Miami Heat have conducted some business in the last couple of days, but not in the way that fans are hoping for. They shipped Haywood Highsmith in a salary-dumping trade to the Brooklyn Nets, then recently signed Dru Smith to a three-year, $7.9 million partially guaranteed contract.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / August 17

NBA All-Star Says Bam Adebayo 'Can Be Giannis In Like A Different Kind Of Way'

The Miami Heat are heading into next season with a refreshed outlook after some roster shakeups following a historically bad ending to last season. Meanwhile, the expectations for Bam Adebayo, long considered an invaluable pillar of the franchise, continue to ascend.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 17

NBA Champion Believes Miami Heat Will Be Contenders Next Season

Almost four months ago, the Miami Heat were the victims of the one of the most brutal first round sweeps in NBA history. With the team's offseason nearing a close, it seems that some out there believe the team has more potential than even many of the fans do.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / August 16

Reports: Heat re-signing G Dru Smith to 3-year contract

The Miami Heat are re-signing guard Dru Smith to a three-year contract, according to multiple media reports on Saturday. Smith, 27, dealt with a torn Achilles tendon last season and a torn ACL about a year earlier.

Haywood Highsmith News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

What’s Next For Brooklyn Nets After Hijacking Haywood Highsmith From Miami Heat, Plus, Cam Thomas News

The Brooklyn Nets completed their third trade of the summer yesterday with the acquisition of Haywood Highsmith from the Miami Heat. The Nets also picked up a 2032 second-round pick from the Heat while sending a 2026 pick back to the Heat.

Nikola Jovic News / Miami Heat on SI / August 16

Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic Continues Strong Showing In Leadup To EuroBasket

Erik Spoestra, the Miami Heat coach, said he wanted to see growth from Nikola Jovic as Jovic plays this summer for the Serbian national team. Thus far, it's on display.

Dru Smith News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Heat reward homegrown guard with three-year deal

After signing a new three-year contract with the Miami Heat, Dru Smith agreed to a deal valued at $7.9 million, with the first season fully guaranteed.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 16

Miami Heat Undrafted Success Stories Gone With Little To Show

No NBA team in recent years has gotten more from undrafted projects than the Miami Heat. And no team has gotten less for those success stories when those players have left the squad.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

Heat eyeing Trey Lyles, other bigs to bolster frontcourt

The Heat are still tinkering with the roster, and now their frontcourt looks a little thin. After sending Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love to Utah in last month’s three-team deal, Miami followed up Friday by trading Haywood Highsmith to Brooklyn in what amounted to a salary dump.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. details ‘adjustment period’ after frustrating 2nd season

With the Miami Heat trading Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets, that leaves a hole for someone in the rotation to get more opportunity, with one option being Jaime Jaquez Jr., entering his third season.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Miami Heat’s Starting Five After Trading Highsmith

MIAMI – The Miami Heat are staying busy, even if their moves lack fireworks. Norman Powell, Simone Fontecchio, and Davion Mitchell are all in. Haywood Highsmith is out, shipped to Brooklyn in a cap-driven move.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15