Author name: Matt Hanifan

It’s been nearly three weeks since Lillard’s trade request. (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) When reports surfaced on July 1 that guard Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, one thing was clear: Lillard’s top option was the Miami Heat. Nearly three weeks later, little progress has been made between the two […]

There’s definitely a world where he could be. Let’s examine further! (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) Exiting the 2023 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat used their only selection on Jaime Jaquez Jr., out of UCLA, with their No. 18 pick. It was viewed by many as a match made in heaven for both parties, and

Wood, 27, is currently the NBA’s top free agent available. Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images As we’re nearing the three-week mark since the start of 2023 NBA Free Agency, there are still multiple free agents available who could positively impact myriad teams throughout the Association—the best one being forward Christian Wood. While the Los

Where should you attack value in the awards market? (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images.) We are nearing the end of the 2023 NBA Summer League season and are still three months away from the actual start of the 2023-24 Miami Heat season. Earlier this week, DraftKings Sportsbook revealed early NBA win totals for this upcoming season—though

The team had until July 15 to guarantee his upcoming salary. (Credit: Soobum Im/Getty Images) The Miami Heat have officially guaranteed Haywood Highsmith’s contract for the 2023-24 season, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report Thursday. The team had until July 15 whether or not to guarantee his 2023-24 salary, worth $1.9 million. Highsmith, 26,

Strus will make $63 million over four years. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) While the deal looked inevitable Friday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers have officially acquired Max Strus on a four-year, $63 million deal in a three-team sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report Saturday morning. Since Strus’