Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Davion Mitchell News / Field Level Media / June 28

Report: Heat G Davion Mitchell to return on 2-year, $24M pact

Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell plans to sign a two-year, $24 million contract to remain with the Miami Heat, ESPN reported on Saturday. The Heat previously extended an $8.7 million qualifying offer to Mitchell for the upcoming season.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 28

ESPN Analyst Puts Miami Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis Atop This Category

The Miami Heat have received few negative remarks about taking Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis in the first round of the NBA draft. In fact, many experts are raving about the selection.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 28

Here's The Miami Heat's Biggest Free Agency Goal After Kevin Durant Failure

The Miami Heat are unsurprisingly back to square one after failing to land superstar Kevin Durant. Their inability to capture a star option redirects their path to experimenting in free agency.

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Dwyane Wade News / Miami Heat on SI / June 28

Miami Heat Legend Dwyane Wade Sounds Off About Kevin Durant Chase

While the majority of the basketball community has heavily criticized the Miami Heat for not bringing in Kevin Durant, there are a few who still believe in their track record.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 28

Dwyane Wade says he knows why Kevin Durant was never going to join the Miami Heat, same reason as 10 years ago

Kevin Durant chose the Miami Heat as one of his preferred trade destinations. Unfortunately for Heat fans, they could not get Durant, which Dwyane Wade believes could never have happened.

Miami Heat News / HBCUs on SI / June 28

Former HBCU Basketball Star Lands NBA Contract With Miami Heat

Howard University graduate and former star Steve Settle III agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft, according to a report from Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

How Kasparas Jakucionis can contribute for the Heat right away

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat drafting Kasparas Jakucionis with the 20th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday, there has already been buzz about how the 19-year-old will impact the team.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Miami Heat sign former Howard University star to contract

A former Howard University star is getting a shot to make the NBA with the Miami Heat. Following the 2025 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat signed former Bison forward Steve Settle III to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Exhibit 10 deal signed by Settle is a non-guaranteed training camp contract that could be converted into a two-way contract.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Kasparas Jakucionis’ ‘excited’ outlook on improving key traits with Heat

MIAMI – With the Heat adding Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the NBA Draft last Wednesday, there is no doubt some talent with the 19-year-old, but still some areas that need improvement.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 27

Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis Confident In His Addition To Miami Heat

As the Miami Heat bring in rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis, fans and analysts alike are detailing what he could potentially bring to the team. He'll have the final verdict on that.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 27

Miami Heat Found Lottery-Level Talent to Rebound With After Dreadful Season

For sanity’s sake, 2025 needs to be all about silver linings for the MIami Heat. They finally moved Jimmy Butler, and Davion Mitchell looks like a keeper as an x-factor in that deal.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 27

Heat Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis Provides Legit Reason Why He's NBA Ready

The Miami Heat's sole draft pick Kasparas Jakucionis is a basketball savant. At 15 years old, Jakucionis began playing in youth basketball leagues in his hometown of Lithuania.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Dwyane Wade gets real on Heat’s decade-long pursuit of Kevin Durant

Dwyane Wade originally left the Miami Heat after the 2015-16 season before ultimately retiring with the organization in 2019. Now that his playing days are behind him, the three-time NBA champion is spilling the beans about the team’s interest in superstar Kevin Durant over the years.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Heat’s first-round pick gushes over meeting Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat used its 20th pick overall to take Kasparas Jakucionis out of the University of Illinois, there is no doubt excitement from the team and the player himself about the new journey ahead.

Kendrick Nunn News / Miami Heat on SI / June 27

Miami Heat Unveil Jakucionis’ Jersey Number, Once Worn By Rookie Standout

The Miami Heat have unveiled No. 25 as the jersey for coveted draft pick Kasparas Jakucionis. Jakucionis will don the number once worn by former Heat guard Kendrick Nunn.

Vladislav Goldin News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Heat adding undrafted 7-foot-1 big man

The 24-year-old earned a host of honors during his various college stints, including an All-Big Ten first-team accolade and Big Ten Tournament MVP honors.

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Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / June 26

ESPN Grades Heat as Big Winners of 2025 NBA Draft

The Miami Heat are emerging as one of the biggest winners of the 2025 NBA Draft, according to ESPN analysts, thanks to their savvy selection of Kasparas Jakucionis at No.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / June 26

Have Heat finally solved their point guard problem?

Since Goran Dragic left the Heat in 2021, the point guard position has been a problem for the franchise.

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Pat Riley News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Watch: Pat Riley's Reaction After Miami Heat Drafts Kasparas Jakucionis

Kasparas Jakucionis, seen as a top-12 lock before the draft, unexpectedly tumbled down the board on Wednesday. Still, the Miami Heat were quick to pounce at No.

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / June 25

Miami Heat Draft Kasparas Jakucionis with No. 20 Pick

The Miami Heat offer one of the more intriguing teams this offseason, reportedly entering into trade talks league wide, while still needing to add developmental prospects to the roster. At Wednesday’s 2025 draft they did just that, adding Kasparas Jakucionis with the No.

Andrew Wiggins News / Hoops Wire / June 25

Report: Heat Exploring Trades For Andrew Wiggins

According to NBA insiders Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, the Miami Heat are exploring trades for Andrew Wiggins. The Heat acquired Wiggins from the Golden State Warriors in the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25