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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While Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware was one of the best rookies throughout Summer League–helping lead the Heat to a Summer League title over the Memphis Grizzlies–it remains to be seen what his role will look like to begin the 2024-25 season. There are myriad variables, including his progress over the next two months–despite an
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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 fascinating role reversal, the Miami Heat announced Tuesday that coach Dan Bisaccio, who’s currently coaching the team’s Summer League squad, will be the head coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate, starting next season. Additionally, Kasib Powell, the Skyforce’s head coach for the last three seasons, will join the
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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Over a week after the start of free agency, forward Haywood Highsmith re-signed with the Miami Heat on Monday for two-years, $11 million. It was his first real opportunity as an unrestricted free agent after coming off a three-year, $3.9 million deal he signed midway through the 2021-22 season. Highsmith opened up about the process
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Over a week through free agency, the Miami Heat have lost Delon Wright and Caleb Martin while waiving third-year center Orlando Robinson over the weekend. Conversely, they retained bigs Kevin Love–one of the first players leaguewide to re-sign once free agency opened–Thomas Bryant plus wing Haywood Highsmith on Monday. The only new non-rookie to join
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Haywood Highsmith has returned to the Miami Heat on a deal worth $11 million over two seasons, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report Monday. Free agent Haywood Highsmith has agreed on a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, his agent Jerry Dianis tells ESPN. Highsmith had significant interest
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