Hoops Rumors

The Heat got off to a strong start this season behind an innovative up-tempo offense that deemphasizes screens and pick-and-rolls, but the rest of the league is starting to adjust, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (subscription required). The team suffered its third straight loss Saturday against Sacramento, and coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged the need to fix some … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Up-Tempo Style, Rozier, Ware

Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty to two federal charges related to illegal sports betting on Monday in Brooklyn federal court, reports Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Rozier was arraigned in alongside friend and alleged co-conspirator Deniro Laster. Rozier was released on $3MM bond secured using his Florida home, Vorkunov adds. Rozier was arrested on October 23 on … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Gambling Charges

Money is a huge motivator for the Heat and Magic as they prepare to square off Tuesday in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (subscription required). Players with standard contracts on the eight teams that have advanced to the knockout round have already earned an additional $53,093, and the rewards rise to $106,187 for reaching the semifinals, … [Read more...] about Money Helps Motivate Players For NBA Cup

The Heat have lost three straight games after dropping a 127-111 contest to the Kings on Saturday. Their short-handedness seemed to fully catch up to them against Sacramento, writes Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson all missed the game, a tough blow to overcome. “We didn’t have a lot of juice on either end of the floor,” said … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Heat, Herro, Whitmore, Diabate

While Giannis Antetokounmpo recently addressed his desire to make things work with the Bucks, the rest of the league is preparing for the moment when Milwaukee signals it’s ready to start hearing offers, Jake Fischer writes for The Stein Line (subscriber link). Fischer reports that due to the widespread belief that any team that acquires Antetokounmpo will need to enter next … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Antetokounmpo, Knicks, Heat, Morant