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Dwyane Wade speaks highly of former teammates following Big 3 league Championship

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As part of the Miami 305 squad in Ice Cube’s summer Big 3 pickup league, former Miami Heat players Mario Chalmers and Michael Beasley recently delivered a championship. In the championship matchup, Chalmers stepped up to knock down the game winner.  The two-time NBA champion is no stranger to making winning players in his professional […]

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Heat will have to face harsh truth with their Terry Rozier problem

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When the Miami Heat traded for Terry Rozier back in the beginning of 2024, they were expecting a needle moving point guard to help maximize the Jimmy Butler era. Kyle Lowry, who was quickly aging and becoming unplayable, was shipped out in the trade along with a future first-round draft pick. Not only did the

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Report: Heat ‘not expected’ to address backup center hole after Dru Smith signing

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When the Miami Heat committed to sign Dru Smith to a standard three-year contract, it briefly made sense. The Heat, and especially coach Erik Spoelstra, have been high on Smith for years.  That notion was finally justified after the undrafted guard ascended in Spoelstra’s rotation during the first half of last season. His point-of-attack defensive

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Final details of Heat’s failed pursuit of Kevin Durant revealed

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Earlier this summer, the Miami Heat were at the finish line of acquiring 15-time NBA All-Star and future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant. Both the Phoenix Suns and Durant were looking to move on from each other, and Miami was on the 36-year-old’s short list of preferred destinations. In fact, the Heat were the runner

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Heat’s poor asset management continues to be showcased

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Haywood Highsmith’s trade to the Brooklyn Nets made him the final domino to depart from the Miami Heat’s undrafted assets over the years. They committed to developing each of Highsmith, Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent— who all became staples of coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation amid several playoff runs. The problem? All

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The most realistic roster additions for Heat to consider after Haywood Highsmith trade 

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In a luxury tax saving move, the Miami Heat traded 3 and D wing Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Additionally, Miami attached a 2032 second-round draft pick to move off Highsmith’s $5.6 million salary. All the Heat got in return in the deal was a heavily protected second-round pick, which they likely

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National media bets the over in win totals for the Heat’s upcoming season

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All of Heat Nation is patiently waiting for the start of a potential upcoming redemption 2025-26 season. Team captain Bam Adebayo and newly acquired Miami Heat guard Norman Powell each expressed optimism to get things started recently.  There’s plenty to be excited about, and it didn’t take much.  The only thing Heat fans wanted to

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