Hoops Rumors

Andrew Wiggins was motivated this summer by his poor performance in the playoffs as the Heat were swept by Cleveland, writes Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. After shooting 16-of-43 in the series with 11 turnovers, Wiggins was determined to prove that he’s still capable of playing winning basketball, like he did when he helped Golden State capture the NBA title in 2022. “That … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Wiggins, Mitchell, Powell, Adebayo, Jaquez

12:30 pm: Reynolds clarifies (via Twitter) that Rozier’s withheld salary will be placed in an interest-bearing account rather than in escrow. 11:40 am: Heat guard Terry Rozier won’t receive his NBA salary while on leave after being arrested on federal charges related to an illegal betting scheme, reports Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Confirming Reynolds’ report, ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups Won’t Be Paid While On Leave

The Hawks opted not to pursue contract extensions with stars Trae Young or Kristaps Porzingis ahead of the 2025/26 season, deciding instead to assess the fit of the roster in the coming months before determining whether to commit long-term to their current core. Although Young admitted late last month that he was a little disappointed about entering training camp without a new … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Young, Magic, Miller, Hornets, Heat

Forward Simone Fontecchio was acquired by the Heat this summer in a sign-and-trade deal that sent Duncan Robinson to Detroit. Head coach Erik Spoelstra was familiar with Fontecchio’s game, having extensively scouted his play with the Italian national team during the 2023 and 2024 offseasons while serving as an assistant with Team USA, according to Ira Winderman of The South … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Fontecchio, Rozier, Hornets Trade, Offense