Miami Heat Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:32:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Heat’s Tyler Herro Targeting Nov. 24 For Season Debut https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-tyler-herro-targeting-nov-24-for-season-debut/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:32:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365408 Miami Heat star guard Tyler Herro is nearing his return from the ankle surgery that has kept him sidelined since September, and is targeting Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks for his season debut, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Tyler Herro Earned First All-Star Selection Last Season Herro missed all of training camp […]

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]]> Heat’s Bam Adebayo Upgraded To Questionable Against Warriors https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-bam-adebayo-upgraded-to-questionable-against-warriors/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:53:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365347 Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday night’s home game against the Golden State Warriors, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. Bam Adebayo Has Been Sidelined With A Left Big Toe Sprain Adebayo, who has missed the last six games due to a left big toe sprain, […]

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]]> Heat’s Bam Adebayo Ruled Out Against Hornets With Toe Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-bam-adebayo-ruled-out-against-hornets-with-toe-injury/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:30:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364885 Miami Heat star big man Bam Adebayo has been ruled out of Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with a left big toe sprain. The Heat said an MRI revealed the injury Thursday, and Adebayo is listed as day-to-day. Bam Adebayo Suffered Toe Injury Against Nuggets Adebayo, 28, checked himself out during the first quarter […]

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]]> Massive Fire Engulfs Home of Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/massive-fire-engulfs-home-of-heat-coach-erik-spoelstra/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:59:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364859 A large fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra early Thursday, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched to battle the blaze for more than five hours. Erik Spoelstra Was Not Home When Fire Began According to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press, Spoelstra was not home when the […]

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]]> NBPA To Appeal NBA’s Decision To Withhold Terry Rozier’s Payments https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nbpa-to-appeal-nbas-decision-to-withhold-terry-roziers-payments/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:21:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364513 The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will appeal the NBA’s decision to withhold payments from Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier while being placed on administrative leave for his indictment in a federal gambling probe. NBPA Continues To Support Terry Rozier The NBPA released this statement to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday: “While we are in […]

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]]> Heat’s Terry Rozier Faced $8M Tax Lien From IRS in 2023 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-terry-rozier-faced-8m-tax-lien-from-irs-in-2023/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:14:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364434 The same year Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was alleged to have pulled himself from an NBA game as part of gambling schemes, he was facing an $8 million tax lien from the Internal Revenue Service, according to county clerk records obtained by ESPN’s Paula Levigne and David Purdum. IRS Filed Federal Income Tax Lien […]

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]]> Jimmy Butler, Heat Reach Settlement on $6M in Fines https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jimmy-butler-heat-reach-settlement-on-6m-in-fines/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:19:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364200 Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler and his former team, the Miami Heat, reportedly reached a settlement on the $6 million in fines he racked up while awaiting a trade last season. Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat Agreed On $3 Million Settlement Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Butler and the Heat agreed on […]

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]]> Heat Waive Precious Achiuwa, 3 Others To Get Under Luxury Tax Line https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-waive-precious-achiuwa-3-others-to-get-under-luxury-tax-line/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:52:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364022 The Miami Heat have waived big man Precious Achiuwa and three others ahead of the regular season, a source close to the team informed Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald on Friday. Miami has also released guard Ethan Thompson, center Dain Dainja, and guard Bez Mbeng, according to Chiang. All four players were signed to […]

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]]> Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Will Be New Head Coach Of Team USA https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-erik-spoelstra-will-be-new-head-coach-of-team-usa/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:08:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363678 Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra will be the new head coach of USA Senior Men’s Basketball, replacing Steve Kerr. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Spoelstra was a lead assistant coach when Team USA won the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. He will be in charge for the 2027 FIBA World Cup […]

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]]> Lakers’ LeBron James Teases ‘Second Decision,’ Sends Social Media Into Frenzy https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/los-angeles-lakers-lebron-james-teases-second-decision-sends-social-media-into-frenzy/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:43:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363527 LeBron James released a video on his social media accounts teasing “The Second Decision” and the online NBA community has had a field day with it. There is speculation James may be teasing his retirement. Others are more skeptical and anticipate some sort of commercial partnership. James is turning 41 in December and entering a […]

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]]> Heat, Nikola Jovic Agree To 4-Year, $62.4M Rookie Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-nikola-jovic-agree-to-4-year-62-4m-rookie-extension/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:02:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363338 The Miami Heat and forward Nikola Jovic agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million rookie contract extension, agents Jeff Schwartz, Sean Kennedy, and Jared Mucha of Excel Sports Management told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday night. The contract is fully guaranteed. Nikola Jovic Entering Fourth Season With Heat Per Spotrac, the Heat have just over $278.8 […]

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]]> Tyler Herro Expects To Sign Contract Extension With Heat https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/tyler-herro-expects-to-sign-contract-extension-with-heat/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:54:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363230 Miami Heat star guard Tyler Herro will soon be eligible to tack on a three-year, $149.7 million extension to the two years he already has left on his current four-year, $120 million rookie-scale contract. Heat, Tyler Herro Have Until Oct. 20 To Reach Extension Herro hopes to get a deal worked out next month. “I […]

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]]> Terry Rozier To Attend Heat Training Camp Amid NBA Trade Rumors https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/terry-rozier-to-attend-heat-training-camp-amid-nba-trade-rumors/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:42:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363015 Although the Miami Heat have reportedly been considering either trading Terry Rozier or buying out his contract this offseason, the 31-year-old is now preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 season with his current team. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reported Thursday that Rozier “is expected to be an active participant in Heat training camp next […]

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]]> Heat Open To Giving Norman Powell Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-open-to-giving-norman-powell-contract-extension/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:10:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362257 Norman Powell is entering the 2025-26 season on an expiring contract, but the Miami Heat are reportedly open to extending the veteran wing “if the start of the season goes well,” a source told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Heat Acquired Norman Powell From Clippers The Heat acquired Powell in July from the Los […]

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]]> Heat, Terry Rozier Contract Buyout Talks ‘Have Not Gained Traction’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-terry-rozer-contract-buyout-talks-have-not-gained-traction/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:26:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362258 Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is under contract for just one more season. There have been talks between the two sides of a potential buyout, but the discussions reportedly “have not gained traction.” Heat, Terry Rozier Unsure Of Future Together Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Monday “there have been discussions about […]

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]]> Heat Have Discussed Buying Out Terry Rozier’s Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-have-discussed-buying-out-terry-roziers-contract/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:58:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362212 The Miami Heat have reportedly discussed buying out the contract of Terry Rozier, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The 31-year-old is on the books for the upcoming season at $26.6 million, of which $24.9 million is guaranteed. Winderman notes that if the Heat waive Rozier, they then would have the space […]

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]]> Rudy Gay Says Grizzlies Would Have Beaten Heat In 2013 Finals If Not For Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rudy-gay-says-grizzlies-would-have-beaten-heat-in-2013-finals-if-not-for-trade/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:43:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362177 Former NBA player Rudy Gay believes the Memphis Grizzlies would have prevented LeBron James and the Miami Heat from winning back-to-back titles in 2013 had Memphis never traded him. Rudy Gay Says Grizzlies Would Have Defeated Heat During an appearance on the “Out The Mud” podcast, Gay said the Grizzlies would have beaten the Heat […]

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]]> Shaquille O’Neal Launches Signature Cologne With JCPenney https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/shaquille-oneal-launches-signature-cologne-with-jcpenney/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:47:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362088 NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal unveiled a new signature cologne Wednesday named after himself that will be sold exclusively with JCPenney, which is an expansion of his clothing line with the store, per TMZ Sports. The cologne’s scent is described as a mix of “captivating woody amber blend, opening with a vibrant burst of musk, bergamot, […]

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]]> Heat ‘Leaning Against Using’ Waive-And-Stretch Provision https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-leaning-against-using-waive-and-stretch-provision/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:26:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361910 The Miami Heat are reportedly “leaning against using” the waive-and-stretch provision before this week’s deadline, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Heat Would Rather Not Use Waive-And-Stretch Provision The stretch provision allows for a team to waive a player and stretch his remaining salary on the salary cap twice the number of years […]

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]]> Ex-Heat Security Officer Pleads Guilty To Selling Stolen Memorabilia https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-heat-security-officer-pleads-guilty-to-selling-stolen-memorabilia/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:49:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361596 A former Miami Heat security officer pleaded guilty Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida to transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce. Marcos Tomas Perez, 62, admitted to stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable memorabilia belonging to the Heat and sold them to online brokers. Marcos Tomas Perez Faces Up To […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Star Hassan Whiteside Selling Miami Beach Mansion For $15.8M https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-star-hassan-whiteside-selling-miami-beach-mansion-for-15-8m/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:08:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361575 Former NBA star Hassan Whiteside is listing his Florida waterfront estate on the market for $15.8 million, according to TMZ Sports. The 5-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom mansion sits on nearly 18,000 square feet of gated land with 90 feet of waterfront on Miami Beach’s Surprise Lake. Jill Eber, Melissa Barragan Represent Hassan Whiteside Built in 2014, the […]

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]]> Heat’s Kevin Durant Trade Offer Included Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, More https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-kevin-durant-trade-offer-included-andrew-wiggins-terry-rozier-more/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:15:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361523 The Miami Heat were among the favorites this offseason to land superstar Kevin Durant in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The trade package that Miami offered Phoenix in exchange for Durant was revealed Friday. Heat Wanted Kevin Durant, Cody Martin From Suns According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat offered Andrew […]

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]]> Heat Trade Haywood Highsmith To Nets, Swap 2nd-Round Picks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-trade-haywood-highsmith-to-nets-swap-2nd-round-picks/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:18:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361492 The Miami Heat are trading forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets to get under the tax line for this upcoming season and create roster flexibility, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. The Heat are also sending a second-round pick in 2032 to the Nets, while Brooklyn is sending a conditional second-round pick in next year’s […]

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]]> Heat Sign Ethan Thompson To Exhibit 10 Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-sign-ethan-thompson-to-exhibit-10-contract/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:07:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361470 The Miami Heat have signed free agent guard Ethan Thompson to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson and Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. Ethan Thompson Could Play For Skyforce After Signing With Heat Thompson, 26, was a standout last season for the Osceola Magic, the Orlando Magic’s G-League team. […]

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]]> Heat’s Haywood Highsmith Out 8-10 Weeks After Undergoing Knee Surgery https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-haywood-highsmith-out-8-10-weeks-after-undergoing-knee-surgery/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:37:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361252 The Miami Heat announced Friday that veteran forward Haywood Highsmith underwent successful surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. Haywood Highsmith Will Likely Miss Start Of 2025-26 Regular Season Highsmith sustained the injury during a recent offseason training session in his hometown of Baltimore. He will begin rehabilitation immediately and is expected […]

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