NBA Notes: Mavericks, Dennis Smith Jr, Heat, Tyler Herro, Grizzlies
Mavericks
Dennis Smith Jr. is back with the Mavericks, but it’s unlikely he’ll crack the 15-man roster, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Smith, the...
Heat’s Tyler Herro expected to miss start of season following foot surgery
Heat guard Tyler Herro is undergoing surgery on his left foot and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season, per multiple reports.
The procedure,...
East Notes: Heat, projections, Celtics, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton
Heat
Despite back-to-back first-round exits that weren’t especially competitive, the Heat actually climbed in ESPN’s latest long-term power rankings.
Per ESPN, Miami moved up three spots...
Lakers still likely keeping tabs on Heat’s Andrew Wiggins
The Lakers are starting to think bigger.
After Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket run and his three-year extension with Los Angeles, the front office is re-evaluating how...
NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, realignment, Woj
Norman Powell hasn’t played a game for the Heat yet, but the front office is already considering the possibility of keeping him around. According...
NBA Rumors: Heat, Precious Achiuwa, Jazz, Kevin Love, Nets
The Heat have been in talks with free agent big man Precious Achiuwa, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Achiuwa, 26 later...
NBA Notes: LeBron James, coaching, Jordan Clarkson, Knicks, Micky Arison, Heat
LeBron James says he knows one thing about life after playing in the NBA -- it won’t involve coaching.
“I was inspired by the game....
Pat Riley says Heat owner Micky Arison saved his coaching career
Pat Riley has been called the Godfather of the NBA, and for good reason.
Few figures in league history can match his résumé. Nine championships...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics, Heat, Terry Rozier
The Bucks are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo happy by keeping his brother. Specifically, Milwaukee re-signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo to a one-year, $2.9 million guaranteed deal,...
East Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Pistons, Heat, Norman Powell
The Raptors are one of the teams that could outperform expectations, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Toronto went 30-52 last season while prioritizing draft...
NBA Rumors: Malik Beasley, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Wolves, Heat, Nets
Free agent guard Malik Beasley remains in limbo, as relayed by NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
His lawyers told ESPN that he’s...
East Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Knicks, Magic, Desmond Bane
Entering last year, Heat power forward Bam Adebayo looked ready to add a new wrinkle to his game with an actual three-point shot. He...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Cason Wallace, lineups, Heat, Dru Smith, Blazers
Thunder
With the Thunder bringing back nearly the same roster that won the championship last season, the team is banking on growth from within. One...
Heat signing G League All-Rookie team member Jahmir Young
The Miami Heat have agreed to a deal with free agent guard Jahmir Young, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Young is expected to...
