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 […]

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 […]