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Heat Predicted To Strike If $175 Million Superstar Surprisingly Hits Trade Market

Outside of Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, there are few NBA superstars hearing their names swirling in trade rumors.

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Heat Warned Against Kevin Durant Trade If Suns Demand 21-Year-Old Stud

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is the NBA superstar most likely to see a change of scenery this summer. The Miami Heat will likely throw themselves in the mix for Durant, especially after team president Pat Riley claimed the team will not run it back.

Stephen A Smith News / Miami Heat on SI / June 9

Stephen A. Smith Pins Miami Heat As Possibility For Two-Time MVP

As the Miami Heat continue their pursuit of a No. 1 option this offseason, a few big names have braced their trade rumors as possibilities. The biggest name, of course, is Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Patty Mills News / Hoops Rumors / June 9

Patty Mills named University of Hawai’i GM

Longtime NBA guard Patty Mills has been hired by the University of Hawai’i as the general manager of the men’s basketball program, according to a press release from the school.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 9

Miami Heat Urged To Take Gap Offseason Ahead of 2026 Free Agency

The Miami Heat are one of many teams predicted to pursue some big names this offseason. After trading All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors at the trade deadline, the team is lacking a true superstar-caliber player.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 9

Potential Miami Heat Draft Pick Patterned Game After Dwyane Wade

Heat legend Dwayne Wade has influenced a generation of up-and-coming players who admired his game during his prime. This includes V.J. Edgecombe, 19, a projected Top 5 pick in this year's draft.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 9

Miami Heat Land Former First-Round Picks In Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Many All-Star caliber players are expected to be available in trade negotiations this offseason. Stars like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been rumored to be interested in potentially leaving their current teams.

Ja Morant News / NBA Analysis Network / June 8

Ja Morant to Miami Heat rumors get response from two-time NBA champion

After losing Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, the Miami Heat are expected to chase a star this season. However, a key quality for someone to potentially become the next face of the franchise is that they will need to fit into the ever-so-famous Heat culture.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 8

Latest Mock Draft Pegs Miami Heat Adding Major Advantage In Key Area

Beyond guard talent, rotational size is the next most impactful factor for both NBA Finals teams. The Indiana Pacers consistently have a group of bigger guards and wings to continue their fast-paced offense, while not losing much ground on the defensive end.

Kevin Durant News / Miami Heat on SI / June 8

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Details Miami Heat Package For Kevin Durant

The Miami Heat-Kevin Durant sweepstakes have gotten interesting. While the Heat are still not a favorite to acquire the two-time Finals MVP, Phoenix lowering their asking price for him creates a more realistic avenue for them to have a chance.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Heat May Emerge as Trade Suitors for Mavericks’ 10-Time NBA All-Star

The Miami Heat's front office will likely aim to make an aggressive push to land a superstar via trade in the coming months. The Heat's pairing of first-time All-Star guard Tyler Herro and 5-time All-Defensive Team selection Bam Adebayo led the franchise to only 37 regular-season wins in 2024-25, but their luck can change in the immediate future.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 7

Miami Heat's Coco Gauff Appreciation Continues With French Open Victory

Professional sports teams should always make sure they show support for fellow athletes, especially those from the same region. The Miami Heat made sure to do this by extending a congratulations to tennis superstar Coco Gauff, who won the 2025 French Open Championship.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / June 7

Fox Sports Host Has Perfect, New Home For Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra

The New York Knicks are the only team in the NBA without a coach. There is plenty of speculation and rumors out there. One sports radio show host even included Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra in the mix.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / June 6

Ex-Miami Heat Top Pick Claims Indiana Pacers' European Style Is Future Of NBA

While watching the Indiana Pacers come back from seemingly insurmountable deficits on numerous occasions, they have proved the only time fans can count them out is once the game is officially over.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / June 6

Social Media Harshly Reacted To Google's Bam Adebayo Mishap

If there's any search engine you'd expect to get an NBA player's name right, it's Google. This this was not the case for Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, who was met with a surprise when he searched his name on Google.

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Duncan Robinson News / Fastbreak on SI / June 6

Miami Heat Veteran Reportedly On NBA Trading Block

Duncan Robinson has spent all seven seasons of his pro career with the Miami Heat. He finished this past year with averages of 11.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while shooting 43.7% from the field and 39.3% from the three-point range in 74 games.

Tyler Herro News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Heat Give Tyler Herro Scoring Help in Latest Mock Draft

The Miami Heat are exploring ways to support Tyler Herro more effectively, and the latest NBA Mock Draft from Kyle Boone has them taking a promising step. According to the projections, French point guard Nolan Traore is slated to land with Miami at the No.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / June 6

Shane Battier Speaks On Loving The Anxiety And Paranoia That Came With Guarding Kobe Bryant

As basketball fans, we delight in watching the best athletes in the world accomplish extraordinary things on the court. For every Michael Jordan dagger, though, there’s a Craig Ehlo or a Bryon Russell on the other end.

Udonis Haslem News / Miami Heat on SI / June 6

Was Udonis Haslem Hinting Miami Heat Close To A Title?

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem has to tread carefully while serving the role of NBA analyst on ESPN. He is unable to discuss personnel moves involving the Heat because he is a front-office employee.

Shane Battier News / Miami Heat on SI / June 6

Ex-Heat Defensive-Stopper Faced Challenging Battle In Retirement

When an NBA player's time in the league is running out, it could create inner turmoil because basketball is their life. This was the case for former Miami Heat player Shane Battier, who played a key role in the 2013 championship.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / June 5

Heat Legend Uses Tom Thibodeau Firing to Reveal Why He Rejected Coaching

Being a head coach in professional sports is often viewed as a thankless job. The players are celebrated for the wins, whereas the playcallers, the head coaches of the world, are the ones who absorb the blame for losses.

Gary Payton News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Gary Payton Makes Clear Michael Jordan Statement While Explaining His NBA Legacy

NBA legend Gary Payton didn't mince words when talking about his legacy in the league. The Seattle SuperSonics icon became one of the best defenders in the association during his best years, leading Seattle to become one of the best squads in the Western Conference and an NBA Finals appearance in 1996.

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / June 4

NBA Mock Trade: Miami Heat Jump to Top-10 at NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is nearing, and rumors are swirling about which teams are wanting to draft where. The Houston Rockets have been noted as a team to eye regarding trading their pick, which stands at No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4

Kevin Love, LeBron James troll Knicks over Tom Thibodeau firing

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Tyler Herro News / Total Apex Sports / June 3

ESPN Insider Predicts Tyler Herro’s Next Contract

ESPN’s Bobby Mark has predicted what Tyler Herro’s next contract will look like. Mark predicts that Herro will receive a three-year, 149.7-million-dollar extension with the Heat.