2023-24 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to the slower part of the offseason, Rotoballers! The NBA Draft has come and gone. All of the prospects showcased their skills in the various summer leagues and now we wait for training camp and preseason. With that being said, we're going to take a look at the top 50 rookies this season for […]

Sell The Team! The Five Worst Owners In The NBA

Owning an NBA team isn't for everyone. While all owners in the National Basketball Association are uber-wealthy, perhaps not all of them were cut out to run professional basketball franchises. In this article, we'll discuss five owners that aren't up to the task. The NBA is no stranger to owners who have struggled to achieve […]

NBA One-Hit Wonders: Players That Had One Great Season

One-hit wonders aren't strictly confined to the music industry. The one-season wonder is definitely one of the most fascinating phenomena in sports. A player who plays significantly over their abilities for one season or during a stretch of a season. There have been many examples of one-season wonders in sports, like for example, the NFL. […]

Orlando Robinson Dominates Summer League Action Again

Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson has produced a very impressive summer league showing this year. The 23-year-old ended Sunday's game with 27 points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block on 10-for-15 shooting overall and two triples. Before this game, he was already averaging 25.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals […]

Raptors Reportedly In The Mix For Tyler Herro

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Raptors may get involved in the anticipated trade between the Heat and Trail Blazers surrounding All-Star guard Damian Lillard. It's clear Portland has no desire to add Tyler Herro to the roster. But Toronto has expressed interest, and although the club hasn't made it known who it would […]

Haywood Highsmith Gets Fully Guaranteed Contract

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith will have his contract be fully guaranteed for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. The 26-year-old averaged career-highs with 4.4 points, 3.5 assists, 0.7 steals in 54 games last season. He averaged nearly 18 minutes per game and is expected to have a similar role next season. Highsmith also saw some postseason […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Centers That Should Retire During The Offseason

As the NBA landscape continues to evolve and young talent takes center stage, it's essential to reflect on the players who have defined an era and left an indelible mark on the game. While it is never easy to discuss retirement, there comes a time when even the best athletes must contemplate hanging up their […]

All Sales Final: The 10 Worst NBA Free Agent Signings of All Time

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been numerous instances of teams making regrettable decisions in free agency, resulting in what can be considered as "horrible" signings. These signings involve substantial financial commitments to players who fail to live up to expectations, whether due to injury, underperformance, or a mismatch with the team's playing […]

Heat "Chuckle" At Bam Adebayo Inquiries

According to ESPN's Zach Lowe, several teams have called about Heat center Bam Adebayo. However, Miami isn't interested, with Lowe reporting the club "chuckled" when asked about his availability. It's no secret Blazers guard Damian Lillard wants to play in South Beach. But Portland is not keen on taking back guard Tyler Herro, jeopardizing a […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Misses Wednesday's Practice

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (shoulder) was unable to participate during Wednesday's practice. The rookie forward has missed each of the last two Summer League games due to a left shoulder injury. The 22-year-old did have a 22-point outing during his first Summer League game. The Heat are obviously going to play it cautious […]

10 Surprising NBA Greats That Never Won The MVP Award

The NBA MVP award is the ultimate recognition of an individual's brilliance on the court. Unfortunately, there can be only one winner each year, which means there is a select group of players who, despite their outstanding contributions, never received the prestigious honor of being named the NBA's Most Valuable Player. This article dives into […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/10/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing as every team has played at least one game and now we're onto the second look for some of these prospects. We're also entering the muddy waters of the better players getting more rest and the fringe prospects seeing more opportunities, which can make it hard […]

Orlando Robinson Dominates Against Boston

Miami Heat forward/center Orlando Robinson dominated against the Boston Celtics in the Summer League Saturday, scoring 36 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. The 22-year-old made three of his four attempts from deep and shot 13-for-22 overall from the field, In 33 minutes on the court, Robinson also racked up four assists and two blocks. The […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/8/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The smaller summer leagues in Salt Lake City and Sacramento have come and gone, and the Las Vegas Summer League has finally kicked off as of Friday! NBA Fans get their little taste of basketball mid-summer as they watch their favorite team's young players battle it out for a spot on a roster while the […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Considered Day-To-Day

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (shoulder) is considered day-to-day after injuring his shoulder, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. The team's first summer league game in Las Vegas isn't until Saturday, so he has a little bit of time to rest before then. Miami will likely play it safe if he's experiencing […]

Goran Dragic "Would Welcome" Return To Miami

According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, veteran guard Goran Dragic "would welcome" a return to the Miami Heat. Dragic had some of his best days in the NBA with the Heat, even being voted an All-Star while being one of the team leaders in 2018. He departed Miami in 2021 when Dragic was […]

Portland Not Interested In Tyler Herro

According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Trail Blazers have no interest in Heat guard Tyler Herro. Damian Lillard requested a trade not long after free agency began, with Miami emerging as his preferred destination. However, the Heat don't have much to offer Portland outside of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, so Herro […]

Nikola Jovic Scores 21 Points On Monday Night

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic scored 21 points in Monday's Sacramento Summer League win over the Lakers. The 20-year-old went 7-for-12 from the field and 2-for-4 from deep while adding eight rebounds and three assists. Unfortunately, he had a game-high four turnovers, but it was still a fine showing. Jovic, selected in the first round […]

Damian Lillard Wants To Play For The Heat

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, guard Damian Lillard expressed his desire to play for the Heat. The veteran averaged a career-high 32.2 points last season. He also logged 7.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and shot 37.1% from deep. However, he requested a trade a few days ago, with Miami being mentioned as his preferred […]

Thomas Bryant On The Move To Miami

Free-agent center Thomas Bryant agreed to a two-year, $5.4 million deal with Miami. Bryant's best days were when he was with the Washington Wizards. He then signed with the Lakers in the 2022 offseason. However, Bryant was traded to Denver ahead of the deadline and averaged only 4.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. But the 25-year-old […]

Josh Richardson Returns To Miami

Josh Richardson will be back in Miami Heat colors next season after striking a two-year deal with the team. He will be paid the veteran minimum and the second year on the contract is a player option. The Heat drafted Richardson in the second round back in 2015, and he had a productive four-year spell […]

Kevin Love Decides To Stick In Miami

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love has decided to stick with the team, agreeing to a two-year contract. He comes with a $3.7 million cap hit for next season and the second year is a player option. Following a long run with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Love signed with Miami in February after agreeing to a buyout […]

Victor Oladipo Traded To OKC

Victor Oladipo is once again an Oklahoma City Thunder man after the Miami Heat traded him on Friday for two future second-round picks. The 31-year-old also spent the 2016-17 campaign with the Thunder. Injuries soon derailed Oladipo's career after that season, and he's seen very little action in recent years. The former All-Star suited up […]

Max Strus Agrees On Four-Year, $63 Million Sign-And-Trade With Cavaliers

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Max Strus has agreed to a four-year, $63 million sign-and-trade deal to join the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 27-year-old sharpshooter moves on from Miami in a three-team deal that also involves the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs pick up Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens, and a second-round draft pick in the deal. […]

Gabe Vincent Signs With The Lakers

According to NBA insider Shams Charania, guard Gabe Vincent is signing a deal with the Lakers. It will be a three-year, $33 million contract.The 27-year-old has been a good role player the last few seasons and a key member during the Heat's playoff runs. He averaged 9.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 68 […]

Gabe Vincent Returning To Miami Looking Less Likely

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent proved that he can be an important piece on a contending team over the past few seasons. As reported by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat offered Vincent a three-year deal worth a bit more money than Caleb Martin and it didn't move the needle for the 27-year-old […]

Toronto A Possible Destination For Gabe Vincent

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Toronto could be a possible landing spot for Gabe Vincent if Fred VanVleet leaves. Vincent once again had a productive season with the Miami Heat and is now set to cash in on a payday. VanVleet has been the Raptors' longtime point guard, but with rumors of teams aggressively […]

Omer Yurtseven Will Hit Free Agency

The Miami Heat have decided to let Omer Yurtseven enter unrestricted free agency. The 25-year-old has shown some promise during his NBA career, but injuries and a lack of playing time have hindered his development. Yurtseven only managed to suit up for nine games during the 2022–2023 season due to his recovery from left ankle […]

Pacers Strongly Considering Offering Max Strus A Contract

The Indiana Pacers are strongly considering offering guard Max Strus a contract once free agency opens. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, ''The Pacers are strongly weighing a three-year offer for Strus in the $48 million range". The 27-year-old guard is coming off his best statistical season in points, rebounds, and assists and could be […]

Heat Have Taken Wait-And-See Approach Regarding Damian Lillard

The Miami Heat have not given up the chase for Damian Lillard despite the Portland Trail Blazers seemingly shutting down any chances of a trade a couple of days ago. Following a meeting with Lillard and his agent, general manager Joe Cronin announced that the parties involved had a "great dialogue" and Portland remains "committed […]