Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Eastern Conference team mentioned as a potential Tyler Herro trade suitor

With the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat picking up steam on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, a third team might need to be involved in order to make things work.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

The Miami Heat should pass on these three guards if Giannis hunt fails

Since the Miami Heat will not gut their roster for Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s a strong possibility their package gets eclipsed by another squad. Combine that with the Milwaukee Bucks not wanting Tyler Herro, and it gets dicier, so they need a contingency plan, and it should be Kawhi Leonard if the hunt for Giannis Antetokounmpo fails.

Miami Heat News / The Lead / June 16

The Heat Should Not Trade Tyler Herro for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Miami Heat fans have made it very public that they want Giannis Antetokounmpo on their roster. In fact, Heat supporters have been asking for Pat Riley to make a move for the Bucks’ superstar for over two years now. There is one name most involved in the conversation regarding a potential Giannis-to-Miami move: Tyler Herro.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

The '30-point, 20-rebound playoff games' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

Kasparas Jakucionis News / FortyEightMinutes / June 16

Kasparas Jakucionis Visits Jr. Heat Basketball Camp, Connects With Miami’s Youth Campers

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis made a special appearance Tuesday afternoon at the Jr. Heat Basketball Camp held at SLAM Miami High School. He delivered a very engaging Q&A session with the media and the young campers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Stephen A Smith News / Miami Heat on SI / June 16

When Stephen A. Smith is the one who makes sense about Giannis and the Heat

Perhaps, after being singularly responsible for the New York Knicks winning their first championship in more than half a century, Stephen A. Smith has been blessed with some brand new superpowers.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / June 16

Miami Heat Hosting Annual Draft Party on June 23 at Kaseya Center

The Miami Heat are once again opening the doors to fans for their annual NBA Draft Party. Come for the pick, stay for the party. The event tips off June 23 at 7 PM at Kaseya Center.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 16

Comparing Celtics, Heat as trade partners for Bucks in an Antetokounmpo deal

Comparing the Celtics and Heat as trade partners for Bucks in a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal

Which destination makes more sense and would be a better fit for the two-time league MVP who led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 NBA championship?

Celtics must deal with two hurdles to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Why this team makes the most sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Knicks could make bold Giannis decision after NBA Finals?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Jaylen Brown News / Miami Heat on SI / June 16

What if Jaylen Brown, not Giannis, is the Miami Heat Prize?

With the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship the offseason is officially in full swing. The whole NBA world is now solely focused on trade discussions and the NBA draft, obviously there is no bigger name on the market than Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / June 16

3 ways the Heat would have had a better shot at Giannis Antetokounmpo

With the NBA Finals concluded, the focus now shifts to the next marquee event on the league's calendar: the NBA Draft. This event has an especially significant meaning to those invested in the trade developments in Milwaukee surrounding franchise legend, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15

Heat rumors: Miami considering trade for Trae Young

With the New York Knicks climbing the mountaintop to earn the crown that comes with being the 2026 NBA champion, the work continues for the 29 other franchises looking to now dethrone the Knicks from their perch.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Davion Mitchell News / Miami Heat on SI / June 15

It's in the Heat's best interest to keep Davion Mitchell

This is what’s called the “who knows part of the off-season” because of the smoke screens and the slow-tapping towards the finish line to get the unhappy Greek star out of his situation.

Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / June 15

Heat May Need Third Team’s Help In Giannis Trade

The Miami Heat remain the reported frontrunner to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they may not be able to get a deal done on their own. The Milwaukee Bucks are comfortable with Miami’s offer for the two-time MVP, with one significant caveat, according to multiple reports.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 15

The Kid Who Could Start on a Giannis-Led Miami Heat Team

There are many questions that are yet unanswered for the Miami Heat this offseason. The potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo is the biggest domino that needs to fall to start to get clarity on the rest.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 15

Brian Windhorst Reveals Giannis Wants To Join The Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have been aggressively pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo for months, and they have recently been viewed as one of the favorites to land the Bucks superstar.

NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / June 15

Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants to Join the Miami Heat

Buckle up, basketball fans — the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talk is really starting to heat up. It’s officially the NBA offseason, and everyone now awaits the inevitable news that the Milwaukee Bucks have traded their superstar and face of the franchise after 13 years with the team.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 14

Why Kenyon Martin would rather see Giannis with Heat’s Kel’el Ware than Bam Adebayo

Former player Kenyon Martin made a bold take regarding the fit for Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Miami Heat should the Milwaukee Bucks trade him to South Beach this offseason.

Pat Riley News / Miami Heat on SI / June 14

As Rivals Rise, Questions About Pat Riley's Ability to Match for Miami Heat

June 20th, 2013. That is the date that the Miami Heat last hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy. That NBA Finals was iconic, and the Miami Heat were at the top of the basketball world.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13

The career-altering mistake Giannis Antetokounmpo is making with Heat trade desire

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the greatest players in NBA history, a two-time MVP, a champion, and a generational talent who has done things on a basketball court that most players only dream of.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 13

Should the Miami Heat Keep Kasparas Jakucionis or Pelle Larsson?

The Miami Heat are sending their best shot at acquiring Giannis Antetoukounmpo and it comes with tough decisions. Especially as the race gets down to the wire.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 13

Miami Heat Approach Lottery Pick With Due Diligence As These Players Workout

With the NBA Draft less than 10 days away, the rumor mill is intensifying regarding Miami’s draft strategy with their late lottery pick at 13th and the highly anticipated buzz surrounding potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade scenarios.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / June 12

Trouble for Heat? Celtics Reportedly Emerging as Threat in Giannis Sweepstakes

In the NBA landscape, things can change quickly overnight. It was just a few days ago that it appeared that the Miami Heat were the legitimate favorites to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 12

Giannis Trade Rumors: Teams Don’t Trust The Milwaukee Bucks In Negotiations

The Milwaukee Bucks may have unintentionally complicated their own offseason. According to reporting from Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic, several front offices around the league have developed a “sense of distrust” toward Milwaukee after how the team handled Giannis Antetokounmpo discussions during the in‑season trade window.

Pat Riley News / Fadeaway World / June 12

Shaquille O’Neal Says ’06 Heat Partying Forced Pat Riley To Reschedule Practices During Championship Run

It has been almost exactly 20 years since the Miami Heat won their first-ever NBA championship in 2006, and some members of that team recently came together on The Checkin with Dwyane Wade podcast.

Terry Rozier News / Hoops Wire / June 4

Arbitrator rules Terry Rozier must forfeit most of salary amid gambling case

Former Heat guard Terry Rozier is facing a costly setback away from the court. According to multiple reports, an arbitrator recently ruled that Rozier will forfeit most of his $26.6 million salary for the 2025-26 season because the conditions of his pretrial release prevent him from fully satisfying the terms of his NBA contract.

Terry Rozier News / Field Level Media / June 3

Terry Rozier fights ruling to forfeit most of $26.6M salary due to alleged role in gambling scheme

The NBA has been granted the authority to withhold most of Terry Rozier's $26.6 million salary due to his alleged role in an illegal betting plot, yet Rozier is fighting back.