We are now three days removed from the conclusion of Summer League, capped by the Miami Heat capturing their first-ever Summer League title over the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing 6-0 in Las Vegas and 8-1 overall. Now it’s time to evaluate some individual performances! Below, I put on my professor cap and grade each Heat player’s […]
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Earlier this month, after the Miami Heat drafted Kel’el Ware NO. 15 overall and re-signed Thomas Bryant to a one-year minimum deal, they waived backup Orlando Robinson before his $2.1 million contract became fully guaranteed. Nearly three weeks later, Robinson has found a new home, signing a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, beat writer
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He wasn’t always perfect, but there’s no doubt that Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware was one of the top rookies during this year’s Summer League. He was named to the All-Summer League first team on Monday and, better yet, helped lead the team to their first Summer League title over the Memphis Grizzlies. Though he
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They may not be the real All-NBA teams, but something is better than nothing! Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware, who they drafted No. 15 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and second-year forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. were named to the NBA 2K25 All-Summer League teams, the league announced Monday. Ware was named to the first
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In a gigantic ESPN poll–accumulating over 70,000 votes–Miami Heat franchise icon Dwyane Wade was voted the 35th-best athlete of the 21st century. Wade, widely regarded as the greatest player in Miami Heat history, averaged 22 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks on 48.0 percent shooting and 76.5 percent from the free-throw
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While it’s definitely not the biggest sample, Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware has not only been one of the NBA’s top big men in Summer League, but one of the best rookies of the entire 2024 class. The Heat have played six total games through Summer League–three in the California Classic and three in Las
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Within the first 26 hours of free agency, the Miami Heat did something atypical. After selecting Indiana center Kel’el Ware and Arizona guard Pelle Larsson with the No. 15 and 44 picks of the 2024 NBA Draft, Miami immediately inked Arizona forward Keshad Johnson and Florida guard Zyon Pullin to two-way contracts within minutes of
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Whether it’s during the summer or season, the Miami Heat–in some capacity–can’t avoid the injury. In mid-June, Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic sprained his ankle in an offseason workout, being photographed wearing a walking boot. He was still expected to play on Team Serbia’s Olympic squad in late July, but nearly one month after the
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The Miami Heat left the 2024 NBA Draft with two players: Indiana center Kel’el Ware, who they drafted No. 15 overall, and Arizona guard Pelle Larsson, who they selected No. 44 after trading back one spot with the intradivision rival Atlanta Hawks. But they got right to work right after, similar to what they–and all
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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
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