Thomas Bryant Disappears On Friday

Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant scored four points in Friday's loss to the Spurs. He added five rebounds and turned the ball over three times. The 26-year-old narrowly missed a double-double in the exhibition with Charlotte on Tuesday night. However, he cooled off in this one. Nevertheless, the 2017 second-round pick should see routine playing […]

Duncan Robinson Scores 14 Points In Preseason Play

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson finished with 14 points in Friday's preseason loss to San Antonio. He went 4-for-9 from the field and 3-for-8 from deep, adding five assists and a steal. Robinson signed a five-year, $90 million extension in August 2021 to remain in Miami. However, the 29-year-old averaged only 6.4 points and shot […]

Jamal Cain Leads All Scorers In Loss To Spurs

Miami Heat forward Jamal Cain had a double-double in Friday's preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Cain recorded a game-high 24 points, going 9-for-14 from the field and an efficient 6-for-8 from deep, adding 10 rebounds and an assist. The 24-year-old spent most of the 2022-23 campaign in the G League, but appeared in […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - Philadelphia 76ers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another installment of fantasy basketball breakouts, busts, and locks! This series aims to point out one or more players that fit the role of an emerging fantasy contributor, one failing to meet expectations, and one that is a surefire value that you can count on. Sometimes there are obvious signs that […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Suffers Injury On Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) suffered an injury during Wednesday's practice. This is unfortunate news after Jaquez played well during the comeback victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The organization hasn't given an update on how long Jaquez is likely to be sidelined. The Heat will likely take the cautious approach right […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Miami Heat

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks is a fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller NBA analysts dissect each NBA team's emerging talent, overrated players, and steady contributors. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing […]

Nikola Jovic Makes Early Exit With Knee Soreness

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic left Tuesday's preseason contest versus Charlotte with knee soreness and will be evaluated further on Wednesday. The talented Serbian missed the end of the game and could log only seven minutes of action. He finished with two points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block. It's always worrying when a […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Charlotte Hornets (2023-24)

Welcome to yet another edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks for the 2023-24 season. Today we will be looking at the Charlotte Hornets; a team that is looking to get back to the play-in tournament after a disappointing season. LaMelo Ball missed most of the year, while Miles Bridges spent the season […]

Three Point Assassins: Experts in Shooting, Assists, and Rebounds (Premium Content)

In fantasy basketball, having top-tier players who can excel in three-point shooting, assists, and rebounding is like finding a hidden treasure. These athletes aren't just specialists; they bring a versatile set of skills to the table. Whether you play roto or H2H, with these players on your roster, you can adapt to different matchups, switching […]

Draft Room 101: Punting Strategies and Picks (Premium Content)

When drafting your fantasy team, there are a number of different strategies that you can deploy. Rather than blindly building out your roster based on who's available, it's vital to head into your draft with a game plan. Over the last decade, punting categories have become a tactical strategy across the fantasy community. If you […]

Fantasy Basketball Blocks And Steals Studs - Let's Get Defensive (Premium Content)

When draft season comes around, most people look for the players that average the most points, rebounds, or assists, but steals and blocks are just as important. These defensive stats might not be as flashy or exciting, but they hold just as much value and can single-handedly be the difference in you winning your league. […]

Tyler Herro Wants To Become "Untouchable"

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been the center of trade talks during almost every offseason since he joined the league. In an interview with the Miami Herald, he spoke about his goals and one of them was to become "untouchable" in any future trade talks. Being in trade discussions can be stressful when a […]

Caleb Martin Dealing With A Knee Issue

According to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Heat forward Caleb Martin (knee) was limited in practice on Saturday. As a result, he may not play in Monday's intrasquad scrimmage. Martin averaged a career-high 9.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 71 games for the Heat in 2022-23. He was also instrumental to the Heat's success […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Category Sleepers: Middle and Late-Round Draft Values (Premium Content)

We are inching closer to the 2023-24 NBA season, which means it's time to start thinking fantasy basketball. It's time to visualize who you can snag at the top of your board, which players can be sneaky breakouts, and who will become your DFS darlings throughout the season. At the top of fantasy draft boards, […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Chicago Bulls

Welcome back to the second annual fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller dissects each NBA team's breakouts, busts, and locks. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing your league. Thankfully, RotoBaller is here to […]

Heat Tried To Move Duncan Robinson

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Heat tried to trade forward Duncan Robinson over the summer. However, it never happened, even more so since Miami was unsuccessful in landing All-Star Damian Lillard from the Blazers. The 29-year-old was once a productive option for the Heat. But his statistical output plunged last […]

R.J. Hampton Joins Heat On Two-Way Deal

Free-agent guard R.J. Hampton has reportedly signed a two-way deal with the Miami Heat. The former first-round pick was waived by the Detroit Pistons in June. He averaged 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 16.0 minutes across 47 games between the Pistons and Orlando Magic. The 22-year-old is unlikely to have a significant […]

Jazz, Bulls, Hornets, Nets All Interested In Tyler Herro

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been a popular name this offseason ever since he was attached to trade talks involving Damian Lillard. The Trail Blazers have made it clear that they're not interested in Herro as a returning piece for Lillard, so outside teams have been rumored to be included to get the deal […]

The Grass Is Greener: NBA Players Who'll Succeed In New Places

A fresh start. Sometimes, that's all a talented player needs in order to take his game to the next level. We're just a month away from the start of the new NBA season, and plenty of players have found themselves on new teams, and are ready to contribute to their new squads. These guys are […]

Tyler Herro, Josh Richardson Could Become Primary Ball-Handlers

Miami Heat guards Tyler Herro and Josh Richardson could end up taking on bigger roles depending on what happens between now and the start of the season. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, if the team doesn't land Damian Lillard in a trade, then Herro and Richardson are two possible options to take […]

Justin Powell Signs With Cavaliers

Free-agent guard Justin Powell has signed a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The 22-year-old went undrafted during this year's draft, but joined the Miami Heat for the summer league. He averaged 2.0 points, 1.0 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game over three games in the Summer League. Powell will attempt to carve out […]

Heat Remain Favorites For Kelly Oubre Jr.

The Miami Heat are reportedly the favorites to sign free-agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr., according to Marc Stein. The 27-year-old remains unsigned with the basketball season quickly approaching. On paper, the Heat seem to be a great fit for Oubre, but it's not that simple. The Heat are also attempting to acquire superstar guard Damian […]

Thomas Bryant Aims To Help Heat With His Versatility

Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant sees himself as a valuable asset for the Eastern Conference champions with his versatility. "I feel like I can help this team based on what I've seen as an interior presence, interior scoring, my versatility out there to be able to shoot the three and make mid-range jump shots and […]

Nikola Jovic Shines At World Cup With 25-Point Effort

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic put together a very impressive 25-point performance for Serbia in Wednesday's World Cup clash against South Sudan, finishing a perfect 9-for-9 from the field. He hit five shots from deep and was almost flawless at the free-throw line as well, shooting 2-for-3. Jovic's tally in the game also included two […]

NBA Stock Check: Every Eastern Conference Team

Projecting success in the NBA can be really challenging! Despite player movement being at an all-time high, franchises must navigate an 82-game schedule while avoiding serious injuries to star players. Every piece of the puzzle matters, especially considering the new CBA that punishes franchises for overspending by assessing a luxury tax. With all the major […]

Heat Have Been Long-Time Admirers Of Thomas Bryant

Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant will likely feel very welcome in South Florida, with head coach Erik Spoelstra admitting that he has kept the big man in high regard ever since Bryant had a pre-draft workout with the Heat. "Thomas is somebody that we worked out in the draft when he came out in the […]

Erik Spoelstra Delighted To Have Josh Richardson Back

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is extremely happy to have Josh Richardson back on the squad. The team's former second-round draft pick signed a two-year deal with the Heat in the summer after playing for five different teams in the past four seasons. "To be able to get somebody like J-Rich, who we are […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Shooting Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

Today I’ll be ranking the starting shooting guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based both on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Please keep in mind that some teams have traditional point guards playing the shooting guard position on their roster. I […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting Point Guard for the 2023-2024 Season

In today’s list, I’ll be ranking the starting point guards of each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season. This ranking is based on each player’s individual talent as well as their fit on their respective teams.  Keep in mind that some teams have multiple point guards on their roster. I will be using the official […]

Heat Reportedly Not Interested In Christian Wood

The Miami Heat have no interest in signing Christian Wood, not even on minimum salary, according to Ira Winderman of The Sun Sentinel. It was reported a week ago that Wood himself would be interested in striking a deal with the Heat, but it appears as though the feeling isn't mutual. The 27-year-old big man […]