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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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
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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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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