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15 September 2025

• Report: Big man previously linked to Heat signs deal with Turkish team

  Over the last month or so, former Charlotte Hornets center Kai Jones saw his name get bounced around a lot in rumors connecting him to the Miami Heat. It was reported back in August that Jones worked out for the Heat, though Five Reasons Sports’ Greg Sylvander later claimed that the team wouldn’t go into […]

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• Report: Norman Powell has been trying to send message this offseason

  The Miami Heat might’ve struck gold via trade this offseason, as they were able to acquire veteran guard Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team deal without giving up too much in return. Although Powell has yet to make his Heat debut, the trade has been praised by many as a steal, […]

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• Ranking the top options for the Miami Heat in 2026 free agency

  NBA free agency in 2026 could possibly be headlined by four players: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Trae Young and James Harden. Now, to be clear, it’s no guarantee that all of those players will reach free agency. Young and Harden both have player options attached to their contracts for the 2026-27 season, and Durant is […]

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• Report: Andrew Wiggins ‘more desirable’ to Lakers after Luka Doncic extension

  Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has been linked to multiple teams in trade rumors this offseason, and it now sounds like the Los Angeles Lakers shouldn’t be written off as a possible landing spot for the veteran. Per The Athletic’s Dan Woike, the Lakers view Wiggins as a “more desirable” player now, seemingly because his […]

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• Report: Heat have expressed interest in former 1st-rounder Precious Achiuwa

  Big man Precious Achiuwa began his pro career with the Miami Heat after he was chosen with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Several years removed from when he last played for the Heat, the team has reportedly expressed interest in a reunion with the Nigerian. “In its search for another […]

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• Report: Heat open to considering an extension for Norman Powell

  A fascinating wrinkle to Miami Heat guard Norman Powell’s maiden season in Miami is that he will be playing on an expiring contract. He is set to hit unrestricted free agency after he earns just over $20 million in the 2025-26 campaign. However, it’s worth noting that the Heat and Powell can agree on a […]

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• Report: Potential 2026 FA Kevin Durant will ‘forever be a Heat possibility’

  The Miami Heat were unable to trade for star forward Kevin Durant this offseason after they were linked to him for quite a while, as he got moved to the Houston Rockets. While Miami didn’t reel in a big fish of Durant’s caliber this summer, he will reportedly “forever be a Heat possibility,” something to […]

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• Report: Heat have ‘never forgotten’ what Dolphins owner said after LeBron left

  Star forward LeBron James’ decision to depart the Miami Heat in free agency in the summer of 2014 marked the conclusion of the most fruitful era in the franchise’s history. Miami reached the championship series in every one of James’ four seasons with the organization and took home two NBA titles. After James left the […]

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