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Monday, September 7, 2026
Heat predicted to sign $21M high-motor 7-year veteran to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Miami Heat still have one final roster spot. They would be wise to bring in this veteran that is one of the most reliable around the league.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Southeast Notes: Heat, Hawks’ Offseason, Magic

The Heat need to monitor their point guard depth, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel opines in his latest mailbag. While Davion Mitchell is deserving of the starting job, there are...

Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year!  Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his...

Miami Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo receives $213M contract extension prediction amid fresh start

The Miami Heat did a great thing by trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo during the offseason. It looks like Antetokounmpo will get an extension at some point this season.

Heat reportedly passed on $203M former first overall pick, 3-time All-Star for final roster spot

The Miami Heat have one last roster spot left. It turns out they decided not to sign a veteran that just agreed to a deal with a Western Conference team.

Front office may have used this calculated strategy to re-shape Heat roster

Pat Riley made one thing clear during his end of season press conference: he was prioritizing health and availability in roster decisions moving forward. The moves that followed shortly after...

Addition of Nick Richards provides the rotation depth that was never addressed one year ago

When the Miami Heat finally addressed their 14th roster spot with the signing of Nick Richards, they added an athletic and traditional backup big into their revamped depth chart. At 28 years old,...

Saturday, September 5, 2026
College football game ends in bizarre tie after extreme heat stops overtime
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Chicago Bulls’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year!  Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his...

Southeast Notes: Simmons, Hornets’ Outlook, Suggs, Magic Broadcasts

Should the Heat have taken a flyer on Ben Simmons, who agreed to a contract with the Kings this week? Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel doesn’t believe so. Winderman opines that...

Heat predicted to sign $277M ex-Cavaliers NBA champion, 5x All-Star to mentor Giannis, Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat have one final roster spot to add to. This guy would be a huge one to sign as his is the ultimate veteran.

Friday, September 4, 2026
Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year!  Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his...

Heat are “monitoring” Victor Oladipo’s comeback with one open roster spot remaining

After the Miami Heat’s recent free agent additions of Klay Thompson and Nick Richards, there remains just one final open standard roster spot out of the possible 15 to fill. In recent years, the...

Andrew Wiggins is ecstatic about his reunion with fellow champion Klay Thompson

Andrew Wiggins is pleased to reunite with a teammate he won a championship with back in 2022.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Padres know it's time to heat up as Yankees come to town

At the end of a 1-5 road trip concluding with a 7-3 loss Wednesday in Cincinnati that knocked the San Diego Padres out of the last wild-card spot in t

Heat predicted to sign $15M explosive former first-round to pair with Giannis, Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat have one roster spot left and it is expected a guard will be signed. However, the Heat could take a chance on a recently released player from the Cleveland Cavaliers that needs to...

Heat Notes: Backcourt, Vincent, Johnson, Hardaway

The Heat, who still have room to carry a 15th man into the regular season without exceeding their hard cap, have “some internal interest” in adding a veteran guard to provide more depth in their...

Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Brooklyn Nets’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year!  Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his...

Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo predicted as biggest game changer, not Jaylen Brown or LaMelo Ball

ESPN predicts that the Heat landing Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the biggest NBA game changer, not Jaylen Brown with the 76ers or LaMelo Ball with the Timberwolves.

3 way-too-early bold predictions for the Miami Heat ahead of 2026-27 season

With a couple of late additions to the roster in Klay Thompson and Nick Richards, the MiamI Heat’s roster heading into the 2026-27 season is mostly settled. Coming off a disappointing 43-win...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
And-Ones: Daniels, Rogers, Extensions, G League Trade

Several scouts have traveled Down Under to scout 2027 draft prospect Dash Daniels, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc tweets. The Thunder, Warriors, Magic, Trail Blazers and Rockets have sent scouts to the NBL...

76ers predicted to outbid Heat, Cavaliers, Lakers for $63M veteran ex-Nuggets NBA champion

The Philadelphia 76ers can still make some room to add one more to the roster. In this they are mentioned as a landing for an NBA champion that has multiple teams interested in him.

Heat could sign $124M injury-prone two-time All-Star, defensive menace seeking career revival

The Miami Heat have one last roster spot left and it could be for this former player looking for a return to the NBA.

Heat reportedly likely to pass on ex-Lakers $37M injury-prone veteran Bam Adebayo wants

The Miami Heat have been named a potential destination for a former fan favorite with Bam Adebayo advocating for him. However, it does not seem like Miami is going to make Adebayo happy regarding...

Heat check: Shane Beamer, Luke Fickell, Lincoln Riley start 2026 season on thin ice

The college football season is underway and multiple coaches already feel warmth under their seats.,Job security often is in short supply in the curre

Knicks predicted to outbid Heat, Lakers, Cavaliers for $63M veteran ex-Nuggets NBA champion

The New York Knicks still have two roster spots available for whoever they want to sign. This deal has them signing an elite role player that can easily play behind Jalen Brunson.

Heat Notes: Richards, Patience, Thompson, Portis

Nick Richards has started 114 games in his NBA career, but the 28-year-old big man had to settle for a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Heat in free agency. Miami wanted more depth in...

Browns face growing heat over Deshaun Watson call as Shedeur Sanders uproar explodes

The Cleveland Browns backed quarterback Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, but critics warn his leash may already be dangerously short.

Nick Richards is ecstatic to get a fresh start with the new-look Miami Heat

The Heat are getting a reliable backup center with Nick Richards.

Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Boston Celtics’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year!  Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
A way-too-early look at the Miami Heat’s 5 biggest X-factors for 2026-27 season

We are officially less than one month away from the start of training camp. The season is right around the corner, and the Miami Heat will have lofty expectations after acquiring two-time MVP...

Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Atlanta Hawks’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year!  Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his...

College Football Pressure Index: Bryce Underwood, Lane Kiffin, SEC feeling the heat

The heat is on for certain players, coaches and conferences.

Monday, August 31, 2026
World Cup Qualifier Notes: Türkiye, Canada, Heat, Jokic, More

Türkiye became the second national team to secure a spot in the 2027 World Cup, joining host nation Qatar as a result of Monday’s blowout win over Iceland, per FIBA. The Turkish squad improved its...

Home-plate umpire Manny Gonzalez (heat exhaustion) leaves game in Cincinnati

Home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez left Monday's game between the San Diego Padres and host Cincinnati Reds after four innings due to heat exhaustion an

Heat offseason recap and early-season preview: Can Giannis, Bam and Miami contend with <em>this</em> roster?

Miami landed Giannis to create one of the league's most dangerous frontcourts. What's next? We're recapping the offseason and taking an early look at 2026-27.

Heat predicted sign $37M injury-prone veteran, ex-Lakers reject that Bam Adebayo is pleading for

The Miami Heat have one last roster spot to add to. Bam Adebayo is really putting in a good work for the Heat to add this last veteran that went to the Finals with them.

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Heat linked to $848M future Hall of Fame duo to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat have had a wonderful offseason. However, if things look up for them at the trade deadline, they have been named as a potential team to go for two guys with NBA championships.

Heat Notes: Larsson, Jovic, Simmons, Kyrie, Two-Ways

In front of a record crowd in Stockholm on Sunday, Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson nearly led Sweden to an upset over France in a qualifying game for the 2027 World Cup, according to FIBA. The...

Heat get brutal trade update for Mavericks' Kyrie Irving after signing NBA champion Klay Thompson

The Miami Heat have been very active this summer. The team might be even more active before the trade deadline, however, potentially getting Kyrie Irving may already have the answer.

Lakers, Heat, Cavaliers reportedly in bidding war for $63M NBA champion, elite role player

The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to add to a very new roster. They are currently batting the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers for one of the top remaining free agents.

Heat Notes: Konchar, Hall, Larsson, Spoelstra

Miami could be the next stop for veteran forward John Konchar, who was waived tonight by Minnesota, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link). Siegel states that the Heat expressed...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
A Heat reporter believes Erik Spoelstra could transition into a front office role by 2028

Erik Spoelstra might take the same route as Brad Stevens in the near future.

Grading the signing: Heat add Nick Richards

Less than a week after adding Klay Thompson to the fold, the Miami Heat signed free agent center Nick Richards to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal this week. Richards, 28, will now be a part of his...

Heat linked to $21M glue guy, 7-year veteran after outbidding Lakers, Knicks for Nick Richards

The Miami Heat have one spot open on their and they have been named as a potential landing spot for an important veteran.

Friday, August 28, 2026
Heat Notes: Thompson, Giannis, Open Roster Spot

Newly signed Klay Thompson has already become a strong proponent of Heat Culture, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald (subscription required). In a series of interviews this week, the...

Ex-Warriors 4-time champion Klay Thompson details why he picked the Miami Heat over Lakers

The Miami Heat won the sweepstakes for Klay Thompson. The four-time NBA champion just gave a little more insight into why he picked the Heat after clearing waivers.

Lakers still face major dilemma after losing Nick Richards to Heat despite NBA champion signing

The Los Angeles Lakers biggest needs just got even bigger as one of their options signed with the Miami Heat. Their major gamble earlier in the offseason is starting to turn into a problem as the...

Heat reportedly win bidding war over Lakers, Knicks for $19M veteran elite rim protector

The Miami Heat are on fire at the backend of free agency. On Thursday, the organization got another free agency win over two playoff caliber teams.

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Eastern Notes: Miller, Heat, K. Thompson, Furphy

Hornets wing Brandon Miller wore a wrap on his left shoulder throughout 2025/26 after suffering a partial dislocation in the second game of the season. He underwent surgery in early May to address...

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