Heat forward Andrew Wiggins was linked to the Lakers earlier in the offseason as a potential trade candidate, but Dan Woike of The Athletic suggested during an appearance on The Zach Lowe Show podcast (YouTube link) that he’s not anticipating Wiggins to be sent to Los Angeles. “(The Lakers) are not interested in Andrew Wiggins,” Woike said when Lowe brought up the subject (hat … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, Wiggins, Bazley, Kings, Carter, Livers
Eastern Notes: Robinson, Richardson, Embiid, Dadiet
The Pistons defeated the Heat three times last season in hotly-contested contests and that made a strong impression on Duncan Robinson, who was acquired from Miami by Detroit in a sign-and-trade. “Heat versus Pistons, it feels like every single one had some sort of crazy finish,” he told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “The thing that sticks out about this group is … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Robinson, Richardson, Embiid, Dadiet
Southeast Notes: Simpson, Ware, Toppin, Magic Coaches
Hornets guard KJ Simpson is embracing his role as the primary initiator on Charlotte’s summer league team after missing his rookie summer league last year, writes Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. The Hornets’ roster is loaded with guards, and Simpson is aware needing to become more consistent with his offense if he wants to find a role with the team this year. “I know … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Simpson, Ware, Toppin, Magic Coaches
Erik Spoelstra Talks Heat Youth, Expectations
In their first full season without Jimmy Butler since 2020, the Heat are counting on some of their young players to help bridge the gap to the new era. As Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel writes, head coach Erik Spoelstra has faith that Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic are up to the task. Spoelstra has been impressed with the Jovic’s improved approach during his … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra Talks Heat Youth, Expectations
Heat Notes: Ware, Wiggins, Jakucionis, Butler Trade
Kel’el Ware‘s underwhelming Summer League performance drew a stern reaction from head coach Erik Spoelstra, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Ware took over as the Heat’s starting center midway through last season and earned second-team All-Rookie honors. The organization values him highly enough that he wasn’t included in its offer for Kevin Durant, but there’s … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Ware, Wiggins, Jakucionis, Butler Trade