The Heat have agreed to a one-year contract with big man Precious Achiuwa, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). It’s a non-guaranteed, minimum-salary deal, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald (Twitter link). Achiuwa was one of the top remaining frontcourt players on the free agent market. He appeared in 57 games with the Knicks last season, including 10 … [Read more...] about Heat Agree To One-Year Deal With Precious Achiuwa
Heat Pick Up 2026/27 Options On Jaquez, Ware
The Heat have picked up their rookie scale team options on forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and center Kel’el Ware for the 2026/27 season, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. Jaquez and Ware were already under contract for the upcoming season — now their salaries for ’26/27 are guaranteed as well. Jaquez, the 18th overall pick in the 2023 draft, finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting … [Read more...] about Heat Pick Up 2026/27 Options On Jaquez, Ware
Heat Extension Notes: Herro, Jovic, Powell
The Heat are operating in something of a middle ground, competitiveness-wise, in their first full season of the post-Jimmy Butler era. They were able to land Norman Powell via trade while sending out Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson, who were unlikely to play major roles for the team, but have otherwise had a quiet offseason. However, there are still some big decisions to be made, … [Read more...] about Heat Extension Notes: Herro, Jovic, Powell
Tyler Herro Undergoing Foot Surgery, Will Miss Start Of Season
Heat guard Tyler Herro is having surgery on his left foot that will force him to miss the start of the upcoming season, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). In a full story, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald states that the procedure, which involves the ankle and foot area, was necessary to fix a “lingering injury” that bothered Herro throughout the summer. … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro Undergoing Foot Surgery, Will Miss Start Of Season
And-Ones: G League Trade, Evaluating Offseasons, Team Spending, Draft Capital
The Heat‘s G League affiliate, Sioux Falls Skyforce, acquired the returning player rights to Alex Fudge from the South Bay Lakers, Los Angeles’s developmental team, the Skyforce announced in a release. The move was a three-team deal, with the Skyforce obtaining a 2026 first-round pick from the College Park Skyhawks (Atlanta’s affiliate) while sending them Malik Williams. South … [Read more...] about And-Ones: G League Trade, Evaluating Offseasons, Team Spending, Draft Capital