MIAMI (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat 116-97 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams. Gary Harris added 18 for
Despite making the NBA Finals two seasons ago, the Miami Heat are expected by some to have a down year in 2024-25. ESPN, for example, ranked Miami 18th out of 30 teams in its season preview on Monday. The Heat
Entering their sixth year together, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra believes a breakthrough in his relationship with Jimmy Butler is imminent. That thesis is based almost entirely on longevity and mutual need. “When you get to that many years together,
The Miami Heat are bringing back free agent Haywood Highsmith on a two-year, $11 million deal, the forward’s agent confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Highsmith, 27, averaged a career-high 6.1 points with 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 66 games
The Miami Heat formally announced a contract extension for star center Bam Adebayo on Saturday. Though the Heat didn’t divulge terms, multiple reports says the two sides agreed to a three-year, $166 million extension that begins with the 2026-27 season.
The Miami Heat are in agreement on a one-year deal with former first-round pick Alec Burks, ESPN reported Wednesday. Financial terms were not reported. The Heat will be his eighth team. The swingman averaged 10.4 points per game off the
Forward Kevin Love is returning to the Miami Heat on a two-year, $8 million deal, The Athletic reported Sunday. Love opted out of his $4 million option for the 2024-25 season on Saturday. Love, who turns 36 in September, was
Veteran forward Kevin Love reportedly is declining his $4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, but Love and the Miami Heat are expected to negotiate toward a new deal, according to a report Saturday from ESPN. The free agent
The Miami Heat and All-Star center Bam Adebayo are in agreement on a three-year max extension worth $166 million, The Athletic reported Wednesday. The deal would kick in for the 2026-27 season and keep the five-time All-Defensive player in Miami