Victor Oladipo Exercises His Option For Next Season

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo exercised his option worth $9.4 million for the 2023-24 season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Unfortunately, the 31-year-old still experienced health issues last season, but he did play his highest amount of games since the 2017-18 season. He appeared in 42 games and averaged 10.7 points, 3.5 assists, and […]

Heat Considering Waiving Kyle Lowry

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry is owed $29.7 million for the remaining year of his contract, which is quite a hefty price for an undersized 37-year-old point guard that missed 27 games last year. As reported by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the team has considered waiving the veteran guard if they can't find […]

Kevin Love A Target For Bucks

Sources have told Sam Amico of Hoops Wire that the Milwaukee Bucks could pursue Kevin Love in free agency. Milwaukee suffered an embarrassing first-round exit in the 2023 playoffs against Love and the Miami Heat, and the team could look quite different in 2023-24 as Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez test free agency. Love had […]

2023 NBA Draft Night Losers

Just a few days ago, I wrote up my winners from the NBA draft, now I'm going to be going over my losers. I completely understand that not everything can go your way on draft night, but I feel like these teams could've gone in some different directions to improve their team. Not every team […]

Orlando Robinson, Jamal Cain Receive Qualifying Offers

Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson and forward Jamal Cain have both received two-way qualifying offers from the organization. Both players are restricted free agents, so doing this gives the Heat a chance to match any offers these players receive in free agency. However, it sounds like both players already intend on playing for the Heat's […]

Tyler Herro On The Trade Block?

According to Yahoo's Jake Fischer, the Heat may explore the idea of trading guard Tyler Herro. This isn't the first time his name has been mentioned in trade rumors. But the Warriors' deal to send Jordan Poole and his similar contract to the Wizards is renewing the potential of moving Herro. The 23-year-old averaged 20.1 […]

2023 NBA Draft: Second Round Picks to Watch in Summer League

With the conclusion of the 2023 NBA draft, our attention quickly turns from the names called on the podium to what they might look like on the court. Who went where and how does X player fit into the current structure of the roster are some questions that will be evaluated. The top of the […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Heading To Miami

The Miami Heat drafted Jaime Jaquez Jr. with the No. 18 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Jaquez is a 6-foot-7 wing out of UCLA and was a four-year starter with the school that ended his college career with his strongest season yet. He posted averages of 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 […]

2023 NBA Final Mock Draft (First Round Projections)

The NBA Finals are over and now that Denver has claimed its first championship in nearly half a decade, all eyes in the NBA shift to the draft! Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing a revised NBA mock draft. This will be a modified version of my latest mock draft,  with new rumors and news […]

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama...Then Who?

The NBA never stops. With the Finals still fresh in mind, it's now time for the 2023 NBA Draft. Teams lagging in the competition hope to select players that can turn their fortunes around. While there are 30 NBA teams, the 2023 draft will feature only 58 picks. The Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Portland Preparing An Offer For Bam Adebayo

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly preparing a "compelling" offer for Miami's star big man, Bam Adebayo. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Trail Blazers have been unwilling to deal their third-overall pick unless it brings back a premium type of player. One of those names that seem to fit the bill is […]

Heat Remain Focused On Damian Lillard

According to TNT's Chris Haynes, Miami is committed to a move to land Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. The 32-year-old has played in Portland since joining the league in 2012, averaging 25.2 points in 769 games. Lillard has been mentioned in numerous trade scenarios for years. Yet, nothing has come of it. But a deal […]

Omer Yurtseven Looking For More Playing Time

Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven appears to see his future away from the team. The 24-year-old appeared in just nine regular-season games in 2022-23 and he would like to get more playing time. "I think my priority is to play," Yurtseven said when discussing his free agency plans. The Turkish center is set to be […]

Gabe Vincent Looking For Right Situation

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent told reporters he's looking for the right situation in regards to his free agency. The 27-year-old also mentioned that money does play a role in his decision making. Vincent is set to earn a nice payday after his performance this past season. He averaged 9.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.5 […]

Heat "Exploring" Star Market

The Miami Heat are looking at adding a star player to the roster this offseason, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. "They're going to explore seeing what the star market is out there," noted Charania, while adding that Miami made an offer for Kyrie Irving right before he was traded to Dallas and the Eastern […]

Caleb Martin Enjoys Strong Finish To Finals

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin recorded 10 points and five rebounds off the bench with one assist, one steal and one block as the team went down 94-89 to the Nuggets Monday. He finished with 4-for-9 from the field, with most of Martin's misses coming from a 0-for-4 effort from downtown. Martin came out of […]

Jimmy Butler Posts 21 Points As Miami Fails To Extend Finals

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler settled for 21 points as the team lost Game 5 and the NBA Finals on Monday against Denver. The Heat leader for anonymous for most of the game but was able to make himself the team's top scorer again with a late surge in the fourth quarter. With Miami down […]

Bam Adebayo Posts 11th Playoff Double-Double

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had his 11th double-double of the 2023 postseason on Monday against Denver, but his efforts weren't enough for the team to extend the season as Miami went down 4-1 in the Finals with a 94-89 defeat. Adebayo scored 20 points on 9-for-20 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds while posting one […]

Tyler Herro Upgraded To Questionable

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) was originally ruled out for Game 5, but that has now changed. The 23-year-old has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's matchup versus the Denver Nuggets. If Herro plays, it would be the first time he has seen game action since fracturing his hand in the first round series […]

Nuggets vs. Heat Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 6/12/2023

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Monday, June 12th. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Monday, June 12, 2023

Welcome to our Rival Fantasy NBA DFS prop picks for Monday, June 12, 2023.  With the Nuggets up 3-1 on the Miami Heat, not only will Nikola Jokic be in prime position to win his first championship, but the Heat can cause some serious chaos with a win tonight. Rival Fantasy is a new DFS prop […]

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Pick Predictions

Today, RotoBallers, I'm going to be doing an NBA mock draft. The draft is really going to be based on overall team fit, projected draft range, and my opinion on the best landing spot. Throughout this mock draft, I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're set for what could well be the final NBA DFS slate of the 2022-23 marathon, as the Nuggets are large favorites to prevail in Game 5 and clinch the series in the process. As customary, we're dealing with DraftKings and FanDuel single-game slates Monday, which feature multiplier spots on both sites (detailed over the […]

Bam Adebayo Good To Go For Game 5

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (shoulder) is available for Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus Denver. Adebayo's shoulder issue isn't anything new, and he'll likely need to address it further after the season. But for now, he'll be on the floor for the pivotal matchup. The 25-year-old has played exceptionally well in this series, […]

Cody Zeller Available On Monday Night

Miami Heat center Cody Zeller (nose) is good to go ahead of Monday's playoff matchup against Denver. The big man was listed on the injury report because of a nasal fracture before this series, so his availability isn't a surprise. However, Zeller has averaged only 6.5 minutes per game in the NBA Finals, meaning he […]

Gabe Vincent Available For Game 5

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is available for Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. Vincent has battled ankle soreness for a while, so his presence on the injury report isn't anything new. However, after the 26-year-old averaged 15.8 points in the Eastern Conference Finals, he hasn't looked the same in this series. But he's […]

Tyler Herro Still Out On Monday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) won't return for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against Denver. Herro has progressed since undergoing surgery on his hand early in the postseason. While there's always a chance he could return if Miami keeps the series going beyond Game 5, it's more realistic to assume DFS managers won't […]

Kyle Lowry Posts 13 Points, Seven Assists In Friday's Loss

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry made a significant contribution off the bench in Friday's Game 4 loss to Denver, leading the second unit with 13 points and registering seven assists with three rebounds. He was perfect at the line with six attempts and shot 3-for-7 from the field with a 1-for-4 record from outside. […]

Bam Adebayo Endures Another Rough Shooting Night

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo continued to struggle to get the basketball through the hoop in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Denver Friday night. Following a 7-for-21 effort from the field in Game 3, Adebayo went 8-for-19 with his shot attempts, putting up 20 points. He secured his fifth double-double in six games […]

Jimmy Butler Improves Efficiency In Game 4 Loss

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler managed an efficient 25 points in Friday's Game 4 against the Nuggets, but the team still needed more from him as Denver grabbed a 3-1 series lead with a 108-95 victory. Butler had a great opening to the game, scoring nine first-quarter points and capping off the frame with a […]