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Why Erik Spoelstra could finally earn this coveted award in 2026-27
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has a lot of hardware. Entering his 20th season, Spoelstra has played a part in each of the franchise’s three titles. He won a title as Pat Riley’s assistant, and two more as the primary leader on the sidelines. He’s also won four Eastern Conference Titles and was even […] The post Why Erik Spoelstra could finally earn this coveted award in 2026-27 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Detroit Pistons’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Detroit Pistons’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Front office may have used this calculated strategy to re-shape Heat roster
Pat Riley made one thing clear during his end of season press conference: he was prioritizing health and availability in roster decisions moving forward. The moves that followed shortly after lined up to that new proposed strategy that Riley iterated. The first order of business was landing the whale in Giannis Antetokounmpo. In doing so, […] The post Front office may have used this calculated strategy to re-shape Heat roster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Addition of Nick Richards provides the rotation depth that was never addressed one year ago
When the Miami Heat finally addressed their 14th roster spot with the signing of Nick Richards, they added an athletic and traditional backup big into their revamped depth chart. At 28 years old, Richards is coming off a 2025-26 season with averages of 5.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game in just under […] The post Addition of Nick Richards provides the rotation depth that was never addressed one year ago appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Chicago Bulls’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Chicago Bulls’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat are “monitoring” Victor Oladipo’s comeback with one open roster spot remaining
After the Miami Heat’s recent free agent additions of Klay Thompson and Nick Richards, there remains just one final open standard roster spot out of the possible 15 to fill. In recent years, the Heat have opted to leave that last spot open heading into the season— in the event another quality rotation player gets […] The post Heat are “monitoring” Victor Oladipo’s comeback with one open roster spot remaining appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Brooklyn Nets’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Brooklyn Nets’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
3 way-too-early bold predictions for the Miami Heat ahead of 2026-27 season
With a couple of late additions to the roster in Klay Thompson and Nick Richards, the MiamI Heat’s roster heading into the 2026-27 season is mostly settled. Coming off a disappointing 43-win finish, Miami is determined to compete with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the mix. What are some way-too-early bold predictions for the new season? I’m […] The post 3 way-too-early bold predictions for the Miami Heat ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Boston Celtics’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Boston Celtics’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
A way-too-early look at the Miami Heat’s 5 biggest X-factors for 2026-27 season
We are officially less than one month away from the start of training camp. The season is right around the corner, and the Miami Heat will have lofty expectations after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer. We know the Greek Freak — as well as Bam Adebayo — will lead the charge. But for […] The post A way-too-early look at the Miami Heat’s 5 biggest X-factors for 2026-27 season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Atlanta Hawks’ 2026 offseason
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Atlanta Hawks’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading the signing: Heat add Nick Richards
Less than a week after adding Klay Thompson to the fold, the Miami Heat signed free agent center Nick Richards to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal this week. Richards, 28, will now be a part of his fourth team in three seasons after beginning his career with the Charlotte Hornets. Let’s grade the signing, shall we! […] The post Grading the signing: Heat add Nick Richards appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat use 14th roster spot, sign Nick Richards
The Miami Heat have signed Nick Richards to a one-year deal with their 14th roster spot, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania was among the first to report Thursday. The Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson later confirmed the move. This move shouldn’t be a surprise. As Jackson reported earlier in the day, the Heat were targeting a […] The post Heat use 14th roster spot, sign Nick Richards appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat: Ranking each 2026 offseason move from worst to best
The Miami Heat had a busy summer, but what was their best move? The post Miami Heat: Ranking each 2026 offseason move from worst to best appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Why Klay Thompson joining Heat was an ‘easy decision’
Merely seconds after the Dallas Mavericks bought out veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson, his new team was already known. The Miami Heat inked Thompson, one of the greatest shooters ever, to a two-year, $11.5 million deal last week. Thompson, 36, is third among active players in made threes, and fourth all-time. When asked about playing under […] The post Why Klay Thompson joining Heat was an ‘easy decision’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat’s updated depth chart after Klay Thompson signing
Last week, the Miami Heat added another piece to the puzzle by acquiring one of the greatest shooters of all-time in Klay Thompson. After weeks of speculation, the Dallas Mavericks eventually bought out Thompson, who had his sights set on competing for a title. Now, he joins an already formidable Heat squad that acquired Giannis […] The post Miami Heat’s updated depth chart after Klay Thompson signing appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Klay Thompson gives Heat more flexibility with pay cut, signing made official
After ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the Klay Thompson-Miami Heat news on Friday, the signing was made official late on Sunday. Thompson officially cleared waivers following a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, leading to a new two-year $11.5 million deal with a player option with the Heat. The contact reportedly comes out to a roughly $5.6 […] The post Klay Thompson gives Heat more flexibility with pay cut, signing made official appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat’s updated cap sheet after Klay Thompson signing
Update: Klay Thompson’s official salary will be $11.5 million over two years, $1.5 million less than it was originally reported. Thus, instead of the $6.3 million first-year cap hit we list below, he will make $5.6 million this season with a $5.9 million player option in 2027-28. As a result, the Heat can now sign […] The post Miami Heat’s updated cap sheet after Klay Thompson signing appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
What Klay Thompson’s addition means for Heat’s new-look starting lineup
Less than 48 hours ago, four of the Miami Heat’s starting five — Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo — heading into the new season were all but locks as currently constructed. While we were still over one month away from training camp, the perception was that the final spot […] The post What Klay Thompson’s addition means for Heat’s new-look starting lineup appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading every move the Miami Heat made this offseason (so far)
The Miami Heat have had a busy summer. They’re not done, with three open roster spots (two of which they will fill) still open. But with the main course of the summer now over, let’s evaluate every single move the organization made this offseason, headlined by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby […] The post Grading every move the Miami Heat made this offseason (so far) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Grading the signing: Heat add Klay Thompson on two-year deal
After weeks of speculation, the Miami Heat finally acquired sharpshooter Klay Thompson, who was bought out by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The deal can’t be made official until Sunday, when the 13-year veteran clears waivers. But Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat for two years, $13 million, eating the majority of what’s […] The post Grading the signing: Heat add Klay Thompson on two-year deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Klay Thompson to sign with Heat after officially securing a buyout
No more waiting around, no more hypotheticals, no more speculation… Klay Thompson will officially be a member of the Miami Heat. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to break the news via X on Friday afternoon that Thompson is “expected to sign with the Miami Heat after he clears waivers upon a contract buyout with […] The post Klay Thompson to sign with Heat after officially securing a buyout appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat have 3 likely different scenarios to finish off their offseason work
The 2026 NBA offseason is nearing its conclusion, and the Miami Heat secured the first and biggest headline acquisition of the summer with their Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster deal. However, with just over a month from training camp, Miami’s work is still incomplete. They have been operating with three vacant standard roster spots for several weeks […] The post Heat have 3 likely different scenarios to finish off their offseason work appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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