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LeBron James return to Heat reportedly “cannot be ruled out” after landing Giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo is finally a member of the Miami Heat. But what if the Heat front office still has another superstar acquisition up their sleeve to double down on their new title window? Perhaps it’s a little greedy to even think about creating another “Big 3”. But there is one unrestricted free agent that could […] The post LeBron James return to Heat reportedly “cannot be ruled out” after landing Giannis appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Examining the Miami Heat’s best-case scenario on draft night
As the dust continue to settle amid the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster, the Miami Heat still have a draft to prepare. To cap off the 2026 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat enter Wednesday night’s second round with just one selection: No. 41 overall. The quality of players outside of the first round is quite bleak, but […] The post Examining the Miami Heat’s best-case scenario on draft night appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
How the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reshapes Heat’s salary cap
The Miami Heat sent shockwaves around the NBA earlier this week by acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the deal has not been made official, as currently constructed, how does this reshape the Heat’s salary cap? Let’s examine! Heat players under contract: By acquiring both Antetokounmpo and Portis — by use of the Duncan Robinson […] The post How the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reshapes Heat’s salary cap appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
How the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reshapes Heat’s salary cap
The Miami Heat sent shockwaves around the NBA earlier this week by acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the deal has not been made official, as currently constructed, how does this reshape the Heat’s salary cap? Let’s examine! Heat players under contract: By acquiring both Antetokounmpo and Portis — by use of the Duncan Robinson […] The post How the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reshapes Heat’s salary cap appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Why a Norman Powell return is not guaranteed after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo
A couple of roster spots opened up as a result of the six-player, five-pick blockbuster trade that sent two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat this week. While the deal has yet to be made official, including Antetokounmpo and newly-acquired Bobby Portis, the Heat has four open roster spots. But as the dust settles, […] The post Why a Norman Powell return is not guaranteed after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Report: Heat almost swapped these 2 guards in Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster
After months (and perhaps years) of haggling with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat finally scored their superstar earlier this week. In a six-player, five-pick blockbuster, Miami sent out four players — headlined by Kel’el Ware and Tyler Herro — in addition to three first-round picks, one future swap and its 2033 […] The post Report: Heat almost swapped these 2 guards in Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat depth targets that make sense to fill out the roster in the aftermath of Giannis deal
Now that Pat Riley and the Miami Heat completed the hard part of landing the big fish in Giannis Antetokounmpo, their attention will turn to immediately filling out the rest of this roster. Let’s assume that Andrew Wiggins decides to remain with the Heat by either opting into his $30 million player option or opting […] The post Heat depth targets that make sense to fill out the roster in the aftermath of Giannis deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat looking to pave a way to open up cap space by offloading this one young player
(Mandatory credit: Getty Images) When the Miami Heat front office committed to an extension for Nikola Jovic last year, it was a questionable decision from the start. The first year of that extension will kick in for this upcoming season. Jovic is set to earn $14-16 million annually for each of the next four years. […] The post Heat looking to pave a way to open up cap space by offloading this one young player appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Giannis to Heat kickstarts the NBA offseason with league-altering blockbuster
The Miami Heat didn’t just make a franchise-altering move by finally acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, they changed the entire landscape of the league overnight. A team that was stuck in mediocrity for years with a combination of Jimmy Butler’s messy departure and four-straight play-in berths reached rock bottom by missing the playoffs entirely this past season. […] The post Giannis to Heat kickstarts the NBA offseason with league-altering blockbuster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami H...
2026 NBA Draft: 3 prospects the Miami Heat should target at 41
The Miami Heat traded their No. 13 overall pick — plus two other unprotected firsts and four players — for Giannis Antetokounmpo this week. But that will not preclude them from participating in Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft, where they own the No. 41 pick. Of the names still available, who are a […] The post 2026 NBA Draft: 3 prospects the Miami Heat should target at 41 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo spotted together at Liberty-Aces game
The Miami Heat now possess not only one of the best frontcourt duos in the Eastern Conference, but in the NBA, after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this week. While the trade hasn’t been made official by the league yet (it won’t until July 6), Antetokounmpo wasted no time spending time with his new […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo spotted together at Liberty-Aces game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
First piece of Heat’s reported Giannis Antetokounmpo trade falls into place at NBA Draft
Miami Heat fans and the NBA world are still waiting for the biggest part of the story to become official. But one significant piece of the puzzle was publicly acknowledged on NBA Draft night. After the Heat selected Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the No. 13 overall pick, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that Ament’s […] The post First piece of Heat’s reported Giannis Antetokounmpo trade falls into place at NBA Draft appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
WATCH: Jaime Jaquez Jr. reacts to getting dealt in Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster
The NBA can be a cruel world. The Miami Heat stole headlines Monday night — less than 24 hours ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft — by snagging Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a six-player blockbuster trade. But not everyone found out by incessantly refreshing social media, awaiting Shams Charania’s earth-shattering notification. Jaime […] The post WATCH: Jaime Jaquez Jr. reacts to getting dealt in Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA ...
3 shooters Heat should target after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Miami Heat officially tipped off the 2026 NBA Offseason by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a massive six-player blockbuster. But the Heat’s work is far from finished; the next few weeks should be quite busy for them. One area that desperately needs to be addressed is the team’s 3-point shooting around Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo […] The post 3 shooters Heat should target after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Hanifan: What Heat do next after poaching Giannis Antetokounmpo is just as important
The Miami Heat finally captured their whale Monday night, acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a six-player blockbuster. While these rumors persisted for weeks (and even months) after Miami couldn’t score a trade at the deadline, the Heat’s work is only just beginning. The draft begins Tuesday (Heat have No. 41 pick) and […] The post Hanifan: What Heat do next after poaching Giannis Antetokounmpo is just as important appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...
NBA Trade Grades: Heat finally capture their whale, land Giannis Antetokounmpo
At long last, after months (and perhaps years) of haggling with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami Heat have finally captured their whale, acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks less than 24 hours before the NBA Draft. The end of the July 6 moratorium is still over two weeks away, so this deal […] The post NBA Trade Grades: Heat finally capture their whale, land Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat in blockbuster
It finally happened. After years of chasing the star they so desperately coveted, the Miami Heat have — finally — acquired two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Monday, less than 24 hours before the 2026 NBA Draft. Heading back to Milwaukee are […] The post Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat in blockbuster appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Why Heat’s ‘last push’ for Giannis Antetokounmpo may not be enough
We are in the 11th hour for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. With nearly 24 hours until the 2026 NBA Draft, the entire basketball world awaits where the two-time MVP gets sent. And two fierce rivals appear to be the finalists: The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. While the Heat have long been viewed as […] The post Why Heat’s ‘last push’ for Giannis Antetokounmpo may not be enough appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Could Miami Heat have reunion with their greatest shooter ever?
Once upon a time, Miami ran on Duncan. Before our very eyes, Duncan Robinson not only became the greatest shooter in Miami Heat franchise history, but also became one of the league’s most dynamic threats from distance. He became the fastest player to 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000 threes; at […] The post Could Miami Heat have reunion with their greatest shooter ever? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Miami Heat to host draft party on June 23
As the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes begin to HEAT up (pun intended), the 2026 NBA Draft, which is now four days away, has rightfully taken a backseat. In fairness, that’s when Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam set a deadline for a deal to be materialized. And the Miami Heat are eminently in the race for the two-time […] The post Miami Heat to host draft party on June 23 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Bucks are reportedly acting as if they will have Heat’s pick in draft
At this point, we’re counting the days until the 2026 NBA Draft, which is officially five days away. The Miami Heat own the No. 13 pick, as well as the No. 41 pick. But it most importantly marks the deadline the Milwaukee Bucks set on dealing Giannis Antetokounmpo. For weeks (and even months/years), the Miami […] The post Bucks are reportedly acting as if they will have Heat’s pick in draft appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Heat still “most likely” destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo despite conflicting rumors
There is still no resolution to the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga, although answers could finally come as soon as Tuesday’s June 23 NBA Draft. That was the soft deadline suggested by Milwaukee Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam a while back, as the Bucks continue to seek compensation from this year’s draft in any Antetokounmpo deal. However, the […] The post Heat still “most likely” destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo despite conflicting rumors appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
East contender arises as potential suitor for Tyler Herro
Even before the 2026 NBA Finals ended last weekend, the biggest story circulating in the league is where Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ends up. The two-time MVP is widely expected to part ways with the only franchise he’s called home this summer. Technically, Antetokounmpo could start the season in Milwaukee with one more year […] The post East contender arises as potential suitor for Tyler Herro appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Insider claims Giannis Antetokounmpo is ‘focused’ on joining Heat
We are on the precipice of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade materializing, with the 2026 NBA Draft — the Bucks’ self-ordained deadline — a mere eight days away. As the date nears, the noise has only gotten louder — and it will only continue to escalate. The Miami Heat have long been seen as the frontrunner […] The post Insider claims Giannis Antetokounmpo is ‘focused’ on joining Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Why Heat should target this 2026 NBA Champion in free agency
The New York Knicks were crowned the NBA champions for the first time in 53 years this past weekend, bouncing the San Antonio Spurs in five games despite trailing by at least a dozen points in each game. It’s not a feat you see very often. But if the Knicks proved anything, they proved that […] The post Why Heat should target this 2026 NBA Champion in free agency appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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