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14 July 2025

• Why keeping Andrew Wiggins to start the 2025-26 season is the right move

  Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has seen his name floating around in recent trade rumors. In the month of July, the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers have been linked as potential suitors for Wiggins. Not only that, but according to a report from Five Reasons Sports’ Ethan J. Skolnick, the Heat and Bucks engaged […]

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• Report: Kel’el Ware situation has been ‘building for a while’

  Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra recently had some strong and direct words for Heat big man Kel’el Ware when speaking to the media. He made it clear that Ware’s professionalism needs to improve as he heads into his second season in the NBA. Erik Spoelstra just spent 20 minutes with us in Las Vegas, […]

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• NBA scout says Norman Powell has 2-way potential he’s ‘gotten away from’

  Veteran guard Norman Powell is a new member of the Miami Heat, and fans seem to be rightfully excited first and foremost about what he brings to the table as an offensive player. In recent years, Powell has had a penchant for putting the ball through the net and took advantage of his additional scoring […]

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• Kevin Love’s old teammate implies Heat failed to show him certain respect

  Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem’s playing career was unique because after he made a tangible on-court impact in all three of Miami’s titles in franchise history, he spent the twilight of his tenure as an important voice in the locker room for multiple Heat teams that made deep playoff runs. He never played more than […]

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• Former Heat teammate sees no comparison for D-Wade: ‘One of a kind for real’

  Ask a former player to compare NBA greats, and you’ll get a range of takes. But ask Jamario Moon — who shared the court with some of the game’s most iconic talents — and his answer is layered with respect, reflection, and a bold line drawn between greatness and imitation. During a recent conversation, Jamario […]

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• Report: Bucks linked as possible suitors for Andrew Wiggins

  The Miami Heat’s recent acquisition of guard Norman Powell arguably makes forward Andrew Wiggins more dispensable in the sense that Powell may be the superior offensive player of the two and is on a cheaper contract as well. Wiggins also struggled during Miami’s short time in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he […]

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• Gilbert Arenas says Norman Powell will have to ‘fight’ for ball with Miami Heat

  After points were hard to come by for the Miami Heat in their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs (the Heat averaged just 95.5 points per game as they were swept), they recently traded for someone who was one of the more productive scorers in the league last season and […]

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• Breaking down why the Heat’s trade for Norman Powell was a steal

  The Miami Heat have ensured that their roster will have some new life in the 2025-26 season following their trade for veteran guard Norman Powell. The Heat were able to strike a deal to acquire the 32-year-old in a three-team trade that also involved the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz. While Powell hasn’t played […]

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