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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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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In today’s NBA, free agency is not what it once used to be. The days of Pat Riley putting his rings on the table in recruiting pitches are long gone. And this recent era of deal making is one that has looked like it’s passed the Miami Heat front office by. Stars don’t hit the
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Few sports deliver edge-of-your-seat drama quite like the NBA. From buzzer-beaters to momentum-shifting runs, the league thrives on moments that flip a game in seconds. It’s this unpredictability that continues to shape the way fans experience the sport, watching, analyzing, and wagering on every detail. That excitement is one of the main reasons so many
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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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The Miami Heat’s 2024-25 campaign was filled with distractions and inconsistencies. From Jimmy Butler’s trade demand antics, to welcoming new key pieces post-trade deadline, leading up to an abysmal first round sweep out of the playoffs. Although the Butler drama was put to rest following his midseason trade to the Golden State Warriors, the new-look
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With the NBA world reaching the quiet part of the offseason, the Miami Heat have recently been trending for non-transactional purposes. According to the NY Post, millions of dollars worth of Heat memorabilia was reportedly stolen from the franchise. These lucrative items, including game-worn merchandise, were sold within both the regular and black market. This
The Miami Heat addressed their biggest roster flaw in acquiring scoring guard Norman Powell earlier this offseason. However, outside of the first-round draft selection of Kasparas Jakucionis, that has been the only addition for their entire 15-man roster this summer. Granted, the Powell trade provided Miami with tremendous value for the cost of just Kevin
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When the Miami Heat acquired Andrew Wiggins in the Jimmy Butler trade midway through last season, they expected an All-Star caliber two-way wing. They got that in spurts, but availability and fit both on and off the court had plenty of question marks. Wiggins appeared in just 17 of the possible 31 regular season games
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The Miami Heat were left with 14 of a possible 15-man roster following their trade for Norman Powell. Both Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson departed as part of the brilliant move by Pat Riley, Andy Elisburg and the Heat front office. But the team can benefit from filling that one remaining open roster spot. Luckily
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