Last week, our own Dan Riccio went over the Miami Heat’s projected depth chart heading into the 2024-25 season. Nothing is set in stone roughly one month out from training camp. According to Ethan Skolnick of the Five Reasons Sports Network, he was told that the Heat will only have two “definite” starters heading into […]
Report: Heat only have two ‘definite’ starters entering training camp Read More »
Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo is a gold medalist once again! Team USA capped off their unbeaten trek with their fifth consecutive gold medal Saturday–Adebayo’s second and Erik Spoelstra’s first, serving as an assistant under Steve Kerr–with a 98-87 win over France. It marked USA’s 17th-ever men’s basketball gold, including their seventh of the
Bam Adebayo, USA secure another Gold in 2024 Olympics Read More »
We are less than two months away from the start of the Miami Heat’s training camp. Before you know it, the 2024-25 season will arrive. While free agency didn’t offer much activity for the Heat, let’s do some way-too-early forecasting with the currently constructed roster. Betting sites nationwide released their over-under win totals for each
Reasons for, against Heat surpassing projected 44.5 win total Read More »
In a team sport, not everyone is always going to play, especially in a 40-minute Olympic basketball game as opposed to a 48-minute NBA contest. Reigning NBA champion Jayson Tatum (and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton) were subject to that in Team USA’s 26-point win over Team Serbia Sunday. Head coach Steve Kerr benched Tatum in favor
Bam Adebayo trolls ESPN’s Brian Windhorst amid benching comments Read More »
Hot Hot Hoops senior writers Brandon Di Perno and Matt Hanifan are back to discuss the latest during the Miami HEAT’s 2024 NBA offseason, including what stood out during Summer League play, how rookie Kel’el Ware might fare against NBA competition in the regular season, Bam Adebayo and Team USA to begin play at the
After his first-ever Gold Medal with Team USA in 2021, Bam Adebayo will embark on his second career Olympic games with USA Basketball this summer. This time, the team will be featuring a lot more star power, including LeBron James–who’s playing in his first Olympics since 2012–Stephen Curry (first career Olympics) and Kevin Durant, who’s
It’s not a secret that Miami Heat Bam Adebayo is one of the best defenders in the NBA. After locking down Stephen Curry (coming off an MVP season) as a rookie, all of us knew the potential was there–even before that moment. Since becoming a starter in 2019-20, he’s solidified it. He’s finished top-5 in
Bam Adebayo frustrated with DPOY snubs: ‘It’s not my fault I’m versatile’ Read More »
Bam Adebayo embarked on his first Olympic Journey with Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were pushed back to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The squad was led by Kevin Durant, one of the greatest players in Team USA History, and Damian Lillard, among others. Adebayo started in all six games, averaging
Bam Adebayo: Playing with Team USA this time around is ‘a little different’ Read More »
The offseason for the Miami Heat has somehow gone from bad to worse with the news that their top free agent Caleb Martin will be signing with their East rival Philadelphia 76ers on a reported four-year deal worth almost $40 million. Free agent F Caleb Martin is finalizing a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources
Caleb Martin leaving Miami Heat to sign with Philadelphia 76ers Read More »
To help the Team USA men’s basketball team prepare for the 2024 Olympics in Las Vegas, Nev., Jaime Jaquez was named to the 15-player USA Basketball men’s Select Team, the team announced Friday. It will include 13 other NBA players and Duke forward Cooper Flagg, who’s projected to be the No. 1 pick in the
Miami Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 2024 Team USA Select Team Read More »
