Hoops Rumors

The Heat and free agent guard Jahmir Young have reached an agreement on a deal, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). According to Scotto, Young will get a chance to compete for one of Miami’s two-way contract slots. That suggests he’ll sign an Exhibit 10 contract, which can be converted to a two-way deal prior to the start of the regular season. A 6’1″ point … [Read more...] about Heat To Sign Jahmir Young

A former Heat employee accused of stealing millions of dollars in team merchandise pleaded guilty on Tuesday to transporting and transferring stolen memorabilia across state lines, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced, according to the Sun Sentinel. Marcos Tomas Perez, 62, “stole hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable memorabilia belonging to the Miami Heat and sold … [Read more...] about Former Heat Employee Pleads Guilty In Stolen Memorabilia Case

The Magic made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, trading multiple assets and veteran players to acquire Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies. John Schuhmann, the senior stats analyst for NBA.com, breaks down how Bane can impact Orlando’s offense. Using a film study approach, Schuhmann displays Bane’s strength and how he can blend with Orlando’s roster. Bane should help the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bane, Heat Asset Management, Magic-Heat Rivalry, Bulls Promotions

Following the trade of Haywood Highsmith to the Nets and the signing of Dru Smith to a standard contract over the weekend, the Heat have 14 players on the standard roster and can’t sign a 15th player without crossing the luxury tax threshold, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald notes. Miami currently stands approximately $1.7MM under the luxury-tax threshold and $7.2MM below the … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Roster, Highsmith, Smith, Ware