Alec Burks To Join The Miami Heat

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that veteran guard Alec Burks has signed a one-year deal with the Miami Heat. The 32-year-old was acquired by the New York Knicks from the Detroit Pistons last season and averaged 6.5 points in 13.5 minutes in 23 games during the regular season. He received more playing […]

Kevin Love Back In Miami On Two-Year Deal

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love will remain with the team on a two-year contract. The veteran big man declined a $4 million player option ahead of free agency to ink a slightly longer deal. According to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Love's contract is worth "about" $8 million. Love, who will be 36 in […]

NBA Free Agency: Top 5 Unrestricted Free Agents And Potential Landing Spots

It didn’t take long for the first wave of NBA free agents to find homes. One of the more notable moves was Paul George signing with the 76ers. James Harden also returned to the Clippers on a two-year contract. While several players are already off the board, there are still some big names that have […]

Kevin Love Declines Player Option

Forward/center Kevin Love declined his $4 million player option with the Miami Heat on Saturday. The veteran finished last season by averaging 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. However, he appeared in just 55 games. Without question, Love's best days are behind him. While there's a chance he could return to Miami, it won't […]

Josh Richardson Picks Up Player Option For 2024-25

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson picked up his $3 million player option on Friday. The veteran's production has declined over the last few years, and he finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 9.9 points while shooting 34.7% from behind the arc, one of the lowest percentages of his career. Even worse, he was limited to […]

Top-5 Biggest NBA Free-Agency Signings of All Time

The NBA has become more than a basketball league. It has evolved into a global multi-billion dollar enterprise with games already reaching almost all continents of the planet. And, in any enterprise, money is a significant factor in its success. The more money entering the NBA, the better for the league and the fans. And […]

Jimmy Butler Not Signing An Extension This Year

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler doesn't intend to sign an extension this year and plans to hit free agency next summer. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Butler will not sign an extension with the Heat or any other team. Charania added that Butler is "determined" to have a big season in 2024-25 to earn […]

The Top Five Most Disappointing NBA Top Picks of All-Time

Whether you like it or not, being picked as the top pick of the NBA Draft comes with massive expectations. One of the perks of being the top pick is getting all the media attention, meaning all eyes are on you. However, having all the attention on you has its downside, too. If you fail […]

Kel'el Ware Headed To Miami

The Miami Heat have drafted center Kel'el Ware out of Indiana with the 15th overall pick in the NBA draft. Despite Bam Adebayo occupying the starting center role, the Heat decided to go with a prospect who could potentially be his backup in the seven-footer from Arkansas. The big man played his freshman year at […]

Bam Adebayo Expected To Ink Contract Extension With Heat

According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is expected to sign a three-year contract extension worth $166 million to stay in South Beach. Adebayo has two years remaining on his current deal. However, the 26-year-old is coming off another excellent season, averaging 19.3 points and a career-high 10.4 rebounds while […]

NBA Busts: The Worst All-Time Draft Pick for Every Team

The 2024 NBA Draft is upon us, and as NBA fans well know, draft picks can be hit or miss. For every All-Star there are 10 players that don't meet expectations. There are also some notorious busts... In this article, we will explore some of the NBA draft's most infamous busts, diving into the biggest […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Predictions

We have just wrapped up another exhilarating and competitive NBA season that saw the Boston Celtics steamroll their way through the playoffs yet again to hang banner 18, and now we are officially in the offseason. Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing an NBA mock draft. Just so you understand, this mock draft is going […]

Patty Mills Hopes To Continue Career

Miami Heat point guard Patty Mills wants to continue his playing career. Mills will turn 36 in August but is eager to remain in the NBA after splitting the 2023-24 campaign between Atlanta and Miami. "I take really good care of myself and my body and the plan is to continue to play until the […]

Jimmy Butler Reportedly Eager To Stay In Miami

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is reportedly eager to stay with the team. "My sense is Jimmy Butler does not want to be anywhere but Miami," said NBA insider Shams Charania on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. "Sense is that he loves it in Miami. But again, he is extension-eligible this year. There are […]

Nikola Jovic Aiming For All-Around Improvement Next Season

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic is hoping to take another step forward in 2024-25. "There's not one thing that I can focus on, I have to focus on so many of them, like from shooting to dribbling, passing, basically everything," Jovic told Cyro Asseo de Choch of HoopsHype, "I feel like there's so much room […]

Haywood Highsmith Drawing A Lot Of Interest

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith will be a popular man in free agency after finishing off a three-year, $3.9 million deal. Speaking on the Locket On Heat podcast, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype noted that Highsmith "has a lot of interest around the league." The 27-year-old posted career numbers in multiple categories in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 […]

Duncan Robinson Still Sees Room For Improvement In His Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson is eager to develop further despite turning 30 in April. "I just turned 30, which is crazy," Robinson recently told Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. "But what might even be crazier is I still think I'm far from a finished product. Maybe a lot of people say that 28 […]

76ers Willing To Give Jimmy Butler A Max Extension

According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers are reportedly willing to offer Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler a max contract extension. Of course, Miami would need to make him available. But if the Butler era in South Beach is finished, Philadelphia would be required to give him a two-year extension worth $113 […]

2024 NBA Playoffs: Conference Finals Betting Picks and Predictions

The NBA Playoffs have been incredibly entertaining so far. We have some major surprises with the Nuggets being eliminated last night by Minnesota and some other expected outcomes (like Boston cruising through the first two rounds). We are down to the final four teams with Boston being the only top-seeded team remaining. Dallas was the […]

Five Reasons Why LeBron James Isn't the GOAT in the NBA

The debate about who is the greatest player of all time in the NBA has been an endless one because everybody has an argument to present. For a majority of the fans, it's Michael Jordan because of his 6-0 record in the NBA Finals. For some, it's the legendary Bill Russell because of his 11 championships. For some, it's the […]

Bam Adebayo Expected To Receive An Extension

According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, the Heat are expected to offer center Bam Adebayo an extension that will keep him in South Beach for "years to come." Adebayo has two years remaining on his current deal. But the 26-year-old is coming off another potent season, averaging 19.3 points and a career-high 10.4 […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (5/4/24)

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers! We have an odd case of the Western Conference Semifinals tipping off while the Magic-Cavaliers first-round matchup has yet to wrap up, but I'm not complaining. The Wolves-Nuggets will start their dual in Denver tonight, and it's a fascinating series as executive Tim Connelly essentially put together both teams. As […]

Five Worst NBA Super Teams Ever Formed

When multiple superstars join one team, the expectation is that they will win the championship right away—or, at the very least, make the championship round.  Having multiple superstars in one team can be a blessing. However, it's a problem, and in most cases, it's not a good problem to have, regardless of who your coach is. For […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/2/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have another two-game slate on our hands for this great Thursday evening. Both the Bucks and the 76ers are on the brink of elimination and the Bucks are going to need to pull off another monster game to overcome the Pacers without Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo who are both doubtful coming into this […]

Nikola Jovic Plays Better In Game 5

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic had eight points, seven boards, and four assists in Wednesday's meeting with the Celtics. Unfortunately, his efforts weren't enough, as Boston closed out the series in five games. At any rate, the 2022 No. 27 overall pick picked things up toward the end of the 2023-24 campaign. He ended the […]

Duncan Robinson Quiet In Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) finished with just two points in Wednesday's loss to Boston. Robinson admittedly wasn't healthy for this series. On a positive note, he finished the regular season by averaging 12.9 points, a significant upgrade from the 2022-23 campaign. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old has had issues staying healthy over the last few […]

Caleb Martin Has A Decent Showing In Loss

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin finished with 10 points in Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics. He added four boards and one assist. The 28-year-old was one of Miami's top rotational pieces during the regular season. He averaged a career-high 10 points. Unfortunately, he was limited to 64 games due to injury. That's been the […]

Tyler Herro Fizzles In Game 5

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro struggled in Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics. While he had 15 points, he shot a rough 6-for-19 from the field and 1-for-8 from downtown. With Miami's year finished, Herro will get some much-needed rest. He ended the regular season by averaging a career-high 20.8 points with 5.3 boards and […]

Bam Adebayo Leads Miami In Scoring In Game 5

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had a team-high 23 points in Wednesday's loss to Boston. He added six assists, five rebounds, and two blocks. Although Miami's year is finished, Adebayo can hold his head high. While he regressed slightly in some statistical categories during the regular season, he improved in others, especially with his career-high […]

Duncan Robinson Will Play In Game 5

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (back) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Boston Celtics. The sharpshooter has continued to play through a back injury, and Miami will need everyone to step up as they face elimination in Game 5. Robinson has not made much of an impact in this series, playing less than 10 […]