Miami Heat: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (2024)

Heat Leader ‘Likes’ Surprise Team, Preparing For Free Agency

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will likely opt out of the final year of his contract in 2025-26 to join next summer’s batch of free agents. This wasn’t always the plan, as Butler was hoping to secure a contract extension with Miami this offseason.

Who Is Best Replacement For Miami Heat President Pat Riley?

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has been the organization's architect since he walked into the door in 1995. For three decades, he brought a no-nonsense, mentality.

NBA.com Predicts Similar Fate For Miami Heat This Season

The Miami Heat are projected as a play-in team once again next season. In an early release of its Power Rankings, NBA.com's John Schuhmann projects the Heat as a No.

Mike Bibby dishes on sour experience playing with LeBron James’ Heat

There have been several players who have mentioned Miami Heat culture and how it’s different from other teams in the league. Former NBA player Mike Bibby recently opened up about his experience playing with the Heat when LeBron James joined in 2011 to form a Big 3 of Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

No. 1 Option Or Not, Bam Adebayo Just Wants To Help Produce Wins For Miami Heat

There have been talks about the Miami Heat becoming Bam Adebayo's team this season. They say it's time to make Adebayo the No. 1 option. In reality, the only No.

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Announces Release Of JB3 Basketball Shoe

The Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler took to social media on Thursday to introduce a new basketball shoe he is making in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Li-Ning, The latest release is called the JB3.

Carmelo Anthony Willing To Buy NBA Franchise With Miami Heat Legend Dwyane Wade

Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony wants to be an NBA owner. It would make it even sweeter having Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as a partner. In a recent episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, Anthony discussed the venture.

NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Miami Heat

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2024 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more.

Adorable Photo Of Nikola Jokic Chasing Goran Dragic's Son Goes Viral

Last week former Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic said goodbye to the game of basketball. There were plenty tributes and memories at his farewell game in Slovenia but it was hard to find a better moment than a photo that captured.

Ex-Player Reveals Kevin Durant Nearly Joined Miami Heat

In a surprising revelation, former Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has disclosed that the team nearly landed superstar Kevin Durant back in 2016, shortly after LeBron James’ departure.

Jimmy Butler Shares Video Of China Tour Before Focus Shifts To Season

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler makes a habit of enjoying the offseason to the fullest. This summer, he had more time than he wanted because of the Heat's early exit from the playoffs.

Would Kevin Durant Trade To Miami Heat In 2016 Have Impacted The East?

Former Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside set the Internet abuzz Tuesday with an admission of a possibility that never happened In 2016, the Heat signed Whiteside to a four-year, $96-million contract during the offseason.

Hassan Whiteside Almost Recruited Kevin Durant To The Miami Heat

As a guest star on "The OGs" show, former Heat center Hassan Whiteside opened up. about the time he tried to bring Kevin Durant to Miami. According to Whiteside, he offered Pat Riley to take a pay cut in order to make room for the superstar swingman.

Miami Heat's Kel'El War Has To Work Way Up Rookie Ladder

Despite being the only rookie to make the All-Summer League first team, Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware is not predicted to fare well in the Rookie of the Year balloting.

Should Miami Heat Finally Go For Zach LaVine?

The Miami Heat are probably one legit scorer from growing closer to winning a championship. If they pursue a midseason trade, one player they could target is Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine.

Miami Heat Off-Season: A Review To Date

Miami’s beaches were more active than Miami’s basketball team this off-season, as the Heat’s roster improvements could be graded with an F. Miami was one NBA team expected to make waves this off-season with a splashy trade or free agent signing, but neither came to pass.

Miami Heat legend reveals HILARIOUS football incident that made him switch sports

Known for his grit and toughness, Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, the Miami Heat legend, recently shared a hilarious story about his short-lived football career.

Miami Heat bold predictions after 2024-25 season schedule release

With the release of the Miami Heat’s schedule earlier this week, fans are waiting to see if the team gets better than what they were before or if they falter.

Miami Heat guardTyler Herro is ready for the 2024-25 NBA season after a summer of training and development. Mired in injury woes last season, Herro was again subjected to trade rumors following last season’s end.

Predicting Heat’s record after 2024-25 season schedule release

With the release of the Miami Heat’s schedule last week, people are already looking at what the record could be for the team as they have finished at the eighth seed for the last two seasons.

Miami Heat Rookie Kel'el Ware Set to Debut Against In-State Rival

The 2024 NBA Draft came and went with the Miami Heat selecting Indiana Hoosiers big man Kel'el Ware with the No. 15 pick. After a 46-36 season where the team's depth was tested.