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Kyrie Irving Could Be Missing Piece For Giannis Antetokounmpo In Miami

Kyrie Irving could give the Miami Heat another way to attack defenses. Miami has already landed Giannis Antetokounmpo and added more shooting, but one part of the offense still needs an answer. At the end of the day, Miami really just needs a reliable guard who can step up when things break down. Giannis is [...]

And-Ones: NBA Preseason, Team Owners, G League Trade, More

The NBA has officially announced (via Twitter) its full schedule for the 2026 preseason, which tips off with a Heat/Raptors contest in Quebec City on October 3 and wraps up with a 12-game slate on Oct. 16, including a Nuggets/Lakers matchup that will be televised on ESPN. That Nuggets/Lakers game is one of five preseason […]

Lakers Poach Heat Executive Who Spent 22 Years in Miami as New Owner Josh Kushner Connection Emerges 

The LA Lakers are already making moves for their next era, even though their incoming owner has not yet received the league’s final approval. The franchise has added a longtime Miami Heat executive to its front office, creating an intriguing connection to Josh Kushner, whose path to the Lakers is complicated by an existing stake […] The post Lakers Poach Heat Executive Who Spent 22 Years in Miami as New Owner Josh Kushner Connection Emerges  appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Heat’s Eric Amsler To Become Assistant GM With Lakers

By Arthur Hill | at September 9, 2026 7:26 pm The Lakers will hire Heat executive Eric Amsler as their second assistant general manager, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). He joins Rohan Ramadas, who was hired in May, as assistants under GM Rob Pelinka. Amsler served as vice president of player personnel in Miami and was general manager for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the team’s G League affiliate, Dave McMenamin of ESPN writes in a full story on the move. Amsler joined the Heat ...

NBA Offseason Moves We Liked…Or Teams We’re Intrigued By?

Deuce and Mo discuss the NBA offseason moves they liked and the teams they’re most intrigued including Minnesota, Boston, Atlanta, Indiana and Philly. They may not have understood the topic the same way, but they eventually got there. 0:00-Intro 1:30-Timberwolves 6:56-Atlanta Hawks 9:55-Some under the radar moves by teams 14:47-Boston Celtics 15:57-Deuce and Mo confused by the assignment 18:30-Philadelphia 76ers 22:05-Miami Heat 24:19-What was this? Support the show on Patreon: https://www.pat...

Lakers hire Eric Amsler as assistant GM

The Los Angeles Lakers are adding an experienced Miami Heat executive to their front office as they continue to strengthen the basketball operations department. According to ESPN, the Lakers are hiring Eric Amsler, Miami’s vice president of player personnel, to become an assistant general manager in Los Angeles. Amsler arrives with more than two decades […] The post Lakers hire Eric Amsler as assistant GM appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers hire ex-Heat VP as assistant general manager

The Los Angeles Lakers are adding another experienced executive to their front office, hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the move Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Amsler will join Rohan Ramadas as one of two assistant general […] The post Lakers hire ex-Heat VP as assistant general manager appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Heat Notes: Irving, Holiday, Wiggins, Thompson, Larsson

It’s unrealistic to expect the Heat to add either Kyrie Irving or Jrue Holiday in order to upgrade their point guard situation, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. In Irving’s case, his $39.4MM salary this season would be a major roadblock. If the Mavericks chose to trade Irving at some point, the Heat would […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo settles in Miami with a luxury mansion

Giannis Antetokounmpo is establishing himself in South Florida after joining the Miami Heat in a major offseason trade. According to Katherine Kallergis of The Real Deal, Antetokounmpo has purchased a $13.5 million home in Pinecrest. The newly built property covers nearly 12,000 square feet and sits on more than an acre of land. The mansion […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo settles in Miami with a luxury mansion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

3 All-Star’s that could eventually become available to boost Heat title hopes

In a recent piece from Miami Heat insider Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, he addressed the possibility of adding one final piece to this new Giannis Antetokounmpo-led build. And not just to fill the 15th standard roster spot, but a piece that could be acquired capable of putting the Heat ‘over the top’ in […] The post 3 All-Star’s that could eventually become available to boost Heat title hopes appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Heat insider raises eyebrows with ‘notable’ Zach LaVine observation

Although the Sacramento Kings wasn’t interested in buying out Zach LaVine, that could change mid-season, as the Miami Heat are expected to have eyes on the situation. The Heat were reportedly interested in LaVine this summer, which is an option the team could revisit during the 2026-27 season. The Heat will be monitoring LaVine and […] The post Heat insider raises eyebrows with ‘notable’ Zach LaVine observation appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers Add Longtime Heat Executive in Major Front Office Hire

The Lakers have added another experienced name to their front office, bringing in longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager. Amsler is leaving Miami after more than two decades with the organization and most recently served as the Heat’s vice president of player personnel, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move […] The post Lakers Add Longtime Heat Executive in Major Front Office Hire appeared first on Basketball Forever .