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2026 NBA Summer League Gamethread: Miami Heat (1-1) v. Golden State Warriors Gold (2-0)

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The Miami Heat cap off their three-game California Classic stint against the Golden State Warriors gold squad Monday inside Chase Center. After a one-point on Friday, Miami lost in the sudden death double overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, 93-91. Ryan Conwell had 16 points on 6-of-18 shooting, though he pulled down a

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Heat make Giannis Antetokounmpo trade official, release statement

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It’s officially official: Giannis Antetokounmpo is a member of the Miami Heat. Just over an hour after the July moratorium was lifted, the Heat made their acquisition of Antetokounmpo official. As expected, they also acquired Bobby Portis while trading Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 overall

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Tim Hardaway Jr. to wear his dad’s retired No. 10 jersey with Heat

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Like father, like son. After NBA Hall of Famer and former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Sr. initially denied his son’s access to wear his retired No. 10 jersey after signing with the Miami Heat last week, there has been a change in mind. According to the iconic Heat radio play-by-play voice, Jason Jackson, Hardaway

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Outlining which Heat deals can become official on July 6

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There have been a slew of trades and free agent signings made over the last several weeks, headlined by the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a six-player blockbuster in late June. However, those deals can’t be made official until July 6 — the official end of the league’s moratorium period. Terms can be agreed

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2026 NBA Summer League Gamethread: Miami Heat (1-0) v. Los Angeles Lakers (0-1)

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Coming off a thrilling 88-87 win against the Sacramento Kings to open the California Classic, the Miami Heat continue their three-game stint inside Chase Center against the Los Angeles Lakers. Heat second-round rookie Ryan Conwell, plus guard Jahmir Young, both tallied 21 points apiece in the one-point win. The Lakers, meanwhile, were washed away by

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Don’t expect a decision from Heat target LeBron James any time soon

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Dating back to LeBron James’ high school days at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, he’s been the center of attention. And, for the most part, the four-time champion and former Miami Heat forward surpassed every conceivable expectation placed on his burly shoulders. Fast forward 23 years after he was drafted, and James, once again, has

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2026 NBA Summer League Gamethread: Miami Heat (0-0) v. San Antonio Spurs (0-0)

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The Miami Heat open the annual California Classic with a Friday night showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. The game will tip off at 8:00 p.m. EST inside Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif. You have any thoughts and reactions to the game? React below in our gamethread! Miami Heat Starters: San Antonio Spurs Starters:

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What’s next for Heat after Norman Powell’s departure to Bulls

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After arguably the best year of his career with the Miami Heat, Norman Powell is headed to the Windy City. The one-time All-Star signed a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Wednesday morning. Despite his body breaking down in the second half of the season, Powell,

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