2022-23 Fantasy Basketball Comeback Candidates - Guards and Wings: Part 1

There is a thing the NFL does that the NBA does not: hand a Comeback Player of the Year award after every season. As the very own NFL defines it, this award is given "to the player who shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, […]

Losers from the 2022-23 NBA Offseason Trades - Part 1

The NBA offseason has turned into a matter of days--hours, if you push it--when it comes to player movement. Tampering present or not, the truth is that franchises lose no time in inking their new acquisitions to healthy deals, wheeling and dealing rookies and draft picks left and right, and pulling off trades with other […]

Fantasy Impact: The Donovan Mitchell Trade

After the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert, it was only a matter of time before the team ended up trading Donovan Mitchell as well. There was no way the Jazz could justify holding Mitchell, because the team would have been a fringe playoff team with no viable path to improving. So, they traded Mitchell on […]

Tyler Herro May Enter The Starting Lineup This Year

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro may enter the starting lineup this season, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The 22-year-old still isn't a lock to remain with the team heading into the 2022-23 campaign. However, if he does, it appears he'll get his wish and not come off the bench. Herro was […]

Udonis Haslem Returning For One More Season

Free-agent forward Udonis Haslem announced that he would return to the Heat for his 20th NBA season. However, he added this would be his final year in the league. The veteran has averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds since being drafted in 2003. Yet, just like in previous years, he isn't expected to see the […]

Tyler Herro Not Concerned With Trade Rumors

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro isn't concerned about being traded, a sentiment he echoed to reporters while appearing for his foundation. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year is projected to make $5.7 million this season in the final year of his rookie deal. He is eligible to sign a lucrative extension. However, doing so […]

Udonis Haslem Unsure About Future

Free-agent forward Udonis Haslem isn't sure if he'll return for his 20th season. Haslem, who turned 42 in June, has been in Miami since 2003. Throughout his career, he's averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds, although he has played sparingly over recent years. While there's still a chance the veteran re-ups with the Heat, he […]

Victor Oladipo Eyes Bounce-Back Performance In 2022-23

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo is back in South Beach on a two-year deal and is eyeing a return to form after injury-riddled campaigns. Oladipo spoke with Vince Carter on The VC Show and reiterated that while the injuries have clouded the perception of his talent, he believes he can reestablish himself as "one […]

Tyler Herro Not A Lock To Stay In Miami

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro isn't a lock to remain with the team moving ahead, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. With Miami still in the market to make an offseason move, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year would certainly sweeten any deal for a superstar. The 22-year-old is coming off […]

Duncan Robinson Could Be Included In Future Deals

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson could be shipped if the team manages to make a move ahead of the regular season, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. While trade rumblings have been quiet as of late, primarily after Miami appeared committed to landing Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell, Winderman points to Robinson's […]

Heat Targeting Gordon Hayward

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward has received interest from the Heat, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Miami hasn't been successful in acquiring Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell, so the team is reportedly looking to bring in Hayward to bolster its roster. However, with the veteran owed more than $61 million over […]

NBA Summer League Losers - Forwards: Nikola Jovic, Trevelin Queen, Caleb Houstan

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]

NBA Summer League Winners - Forwards: Keegan Murray, Quentin Grimes, Moses Moody

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]

NBA Summer League Winners - Centers: Chet Holmgren, Day'Ron Sharpe, James Wiseman

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]

Heat Plan To Move Forward With Current Roster

The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets have been unable to see eye-to-eye on a potential Kevin Durant trade. As a result, according to sources of the Miami Herald, the Heat are now planning to move forward with their current roster. The Nets weren't happy with the offer that the Heat came up with for Durant. […]

Blake Griffin Receiving Interest From Heat

Free-agent power forward Blake Griffin is receiving interest from the Miami Heat, according to NBA reporter Sean Deveney. The 33-year-old spent the 2021-22 season with the Brooklyn Nets and averaged just 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game while logging 17.1 minutes per contest. It's hard to imagine Griffin has much left in the tank, […]

Heat Have Considered Trading Bam Adebayo In Durant Deal

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has become a pivotal part of the team's nucleus over the past few years. However, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, the organization has entertained the idea of involving Adebayo in a trade that would bring Kevin Durant to Miami. Winderman wrote, "A party familiar with the Heat's […]

Tyler Herro Unlikely To Get Extension

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro could very well become a restricted free agent next summer. The organization is currently not discussing a current extension with Herro. The two sides have until opening night to agree on a new contract. The Heat are most likely holding off on an extension in case of a possible trade. […]

Kyle Allman Jr. Nets 26 Points On Saturday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Allman Jr. had his best Summer League showing in the team's final game of the tournament against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. He led all scorers with 26 points in the game while also adding seven rebounds, six assists, four three-pointers and three blocks. Allman struggled with his shot throughout […]

Jazz Express Interest In Tyler Herro

While the New York Knicks have emerged as the front-runners to land star Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, there's a chance the Miami Heat could offer a more enticing package. According to Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune, the Jazz front office has expressed interest in acquiring Heat guard Tyler Herro in a deal […]

Caleb Martin Could See Workload As Power Forward In 2022-23

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin may stand just 6-foot-5, but he is a realistic option for the club to hand a sizable minutes load at the power forward spot this year. Armed with a new three-year contract, Martin seems poised to try and fill P.J. Tucker's do-it-all role after the veteran signed with Philadelphia this […]

Nikola Jovic Doesn't Practice On Monday

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (quad) was unable to practice on Monday. This quad issue seems minor, but the team will likely be cautious with Jovic. He has shown flashes in the Summer League, but is unlikely to play a big role in the rotation. The Heat roster is crowded, so head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

Omer Yurtseven Doesn't Practice On Monday

Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven (quad) was unable to practice on Monday. The team is going to take the cautious approach and rest Yurtseven during Tuesday's summer league contest. He tweaked his quad during the World Cup qualifiers, so there's a good chance won't play at all in Las Vegas. The expectation is that Yurtseven […]

Losers from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Guards and Wings (Part 1): Patrick Beverley, Reggie Jackson, Malik Monk

Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. It can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This article […]

Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Wings and Big Men (Part 1): Ben Simmons, Bruce Brown, Joe Ingles

Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]

Victor Oladipo Changes His Deal

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo originally signed a one-year deal to remain with the organization next season. However, the two sides have decided to change that into a two-year deal with a player option on the second year. This helps the team against the tax with a majority of the money coming in the second […]

Miami Re-Signs Caleb Martin To Three-Year Deal

Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin will reportedly return to the team on a three-year contract worth $20 million, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Martin's deal comes just days after his brother, Cody, received a four-year, $32 million deal to remain in Charlotte. Caleb is coming off a career season with Miami, in which […]

Nikola Jovic Scores Game-High 25 Points In Win

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic led all scorers during Tuesday's Summer League win over Golden State, finishing with 25 points. The rookie looked great in this one, going 5-for-7 from behind the arc and adding nine rebounds. With P.J. Tucker now in Philadelphia, Miami has a void at the four. However, if Jovic continues to […]

Victor Oladipo Returns To Miami

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has agreed to a deal to remain with the organization. Oladipo has reportedly signed a one-year deal worth $11 million for next season. This deal could end up being a huge steal for the Heat. Oladipo has been limited over the last few seasons, but does have plenty of upside. […]

The Dejounte Murray Trade: Fantasy Basketball Rapid Reaction

Ladies and gentlemen, it's officially tank SZN in San Antonio! After weeks of noise and speculation, the Spurs officially agreed to send their 25-year-old All-Star point guard, Dejounte Murray, to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Danilo Gallinari and a trio of first-round picks. At face value, this is a puzzling move for the Spurs. […]