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Ira Winderman: Bye Bam? Adebayo not necessarily a fit with evolving Heat timeline.



MIAMI — It is time for the Miami Heat to consider dealing Bam Adebayo. No, this is not about the naysayers more concerned about Adebayo’s contract or muted scoring impact. He has earned his fair share and he has offered ample offense in support of his accomplished defense. In fact, at the moment it is less about Adebayo than about his team. At the moment, they are not worthy. What has made ...

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ira-winderman-bye-bam-adebayo-093000035.html
 
Kel'el Ware dunks all over Lakers big man in NBA Summer League



NBA Summer League is a time for newly drafted players to showcase their talents, as well as the rookies of yesteryear to show what they've been working on in the offseason. There's also room for highlight reel plays. During the Miami Heat 's summer league game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Kel'el Ware threw down an early contender for dunk of the summer . The dunk from Kel'el Ware came during the Heat's second summer league game at the California Classic. Heat guard Javonte Cooke made a move off the dribble when he saw Ware lurking near the basket. He threw a lob up to the Heat big man who caught the pass and dunked on Lakers center Trey Jemison. Although the Heat would lose that

Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-heat/heat-news-kelel-ware-dunk-lakers-nba-summer-league
 
Having arrived amid chaos, Davion Mitchell now with clarity with new Heat contract

MIAMI — Davion Mitchell arrived amid the chaos. Now he has clarity and hopes to provide the same for the Miami Heat. His free agency expedited with a two-year, $24 million agreement reached ahead of the leaguewide start of free agency, Mitchell formally signed that contract Monday in the Heat’s offices and then headed out Tuesday for autographs and photos at the Heat’s youth camps. “I’m ...

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/having-arrived-amid-chaos-davion-164400825.html
 
Why Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis isn't panicking about 1/15 Summer League start



As Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis works on his skills in the NBA Summer League, there's no doubt that his start has been a rough one, to say the least. With the Heat having a plan with Jakucionis on how to help him improve throughout the Summer League, the 19-year-old isn't panicking at all, understanding this time is being used to hone in on his craft.

Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-...isnt-panicking-about-1-15-summer-league-start
 
Heat Predicted To Land LeBron James In Blockbuster Trade Sending $109 Million All-Star To Lakers



Although LeBron James spent just four seasons with the Miami Heat, he impacted the organization in a way few have. James' time in Miami ended rather abruptly after leading the team to two championships (2012 and 2013), but it appears a reunion is far more realistic than anyone anticipated. Insider John Gambadoro replied to a report from ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne, writing, "They [Lakers] would like to move on from him [James] ASAP." Atlanta Hawks On SI predicts a blockbuster trade could take place between the Heat, Lakers, and Hawks, which would see James finish out his illustrious career in Miami.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/news/heat-predicted-land-lebron-james-trade-all-star-lakers
 
Heat’s Ware goes from Spoelstra criticism to breakout performance in summer-league loss

LAS VEGAS — Message received. At a time of year when little counts regarding NBA scores and statistics, Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware made a definitive statement in Sunday night’s 92-72 Las Vegas NBA Summer League loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His intensity and professionalism called into question a day earlier by coach Erik Spoelstra, Ware responded by scoring 11 of the Heat’s first 15 ...

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/heat-ware-goes-spoelstra-criticism-013800467.html
 
Heat Predicted To Send $199 Million Star Duo To Lakers In Bizarre Trade For LeBron James



Expiring contracts are crucial in the NBA because they can provide a team with flexibility for their future, which clearly the Miami Heat recognize. The deals of Norman Powell (five-year, $90 million) and Andrew Wiggins (four-year, $109 million) end after the 2025-2026 season, meaning the Heat have plenty of directions to go. Alternatively, Powell and Wiggins could remain in Miami long-term if an unanticipated level of success arises. This is the route Heavy bizarrely predicts the Heat could take in a proposed deal sending Powell, Wiggins, and Kel'el Ware to the Los Angeles Lakers for LeBron James.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/news/heat-predicted-land-lebron-james-trade-duo-lakers
 
Miami Heat Still Have Lots Of Work To Do According To Latest Rankings



After the first two weeks of free agency, the Miami Heat have made a decent amount of moves in an attempt to upgrade their roster for Eastern Conference playoff contention. With the outlook of the conference now in a negative light due to all the season-ending injuries suffered, the Heat have a shot at being a playoff-caliber roster. Longtime NBA writer John Schuhmann released his offseason continuity rankings. The Heat are ranked No. 16.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-h...-do-according-to-latest-rankings-01k09rajtvpf
 
2x NBA Champion Makes Blunt Statement After Miami Heat Trade



In 60 games for the LA Clippers, he had averages of 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 41.8% from the three-point range. Recently, Powell was traded to the Miami Heat (as part of a three-team deal). Via The Miami Heat: "OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired guard Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade in which Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love and a Clippers 2027 second round pick go to the Utah Jazz and John Collins joins the Clippers."

Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fa...-statement-after-miami-heat-trade-mike-miller
 
Former Miami Heat Center Could Seek Reunion in Free Agency



The Miami Heat made a couple of changes to their roster, with the acquisition of Norman Powell in a three-team blockbuster deal and Simone Fontecchio from the Duncan Robinson sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons. As free agency enters a slow period, there aren't many high-quality options for them, and the same goes for the trade market. Thomas Bryant, 27, was with the team to begin last season, but was traded to the Indiana Pacers midseason in exchange for a 2031 second-round pick swap.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/former-miami-heat-center-could-seek-reunion-in-free-agency-01k0a62a66ym
 
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