Free agent big man Kai Jones is working out for the Heat on Monday, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). The 19th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Jones played for the Clippers and Mavericks in 2024/25, appearing in 40 total games and averaging 5.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per contest. Jones began last season on a two-way contract with the … [Read more...] about Kai Jones Working Out For Heat
Look Ahead At Potential 2026 Free Agents
Free agency is not the headline event it once was in the NBA, as a large portion of the top names on the market tend to extend, like Luka Doncic with the Lakers, or move in trades, rather than signing with new teams. However, there are still likely to be talented players available and ready to contribute to new situations, as Zach Harper details for The Athletic. Teams like the … [Read more...] about Look Ahead At Potential 2026 Free Agents
Heat’s Highsmith Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out 8-10 Weeks
Heat forward Haywood Highsmith suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during a recent training session in his hometown of Baltimore and has undergone surgery to repair the injury, the team announced today (via Twitter). According to the Heat, the procedure was completed in Miami on Friday by team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick (Twitter link). Highsmith will begin … [Read more...] about Heat’s Highsmith Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out 8-10 Weeks
Southeast Notes: Sarr, Heat, Trades, Free Agency
Second-year Wizards big man Alex Sarr, playing for France, enjoyed an impressive showing during a EuroBasket warm-up game against Montenegro, per Eurohoops. In an 81-75 victory, Sarr scored 19 points and pulled down four boards across 13:49 of action. After being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft, the 7-foot center made the All-Rookie First Team with Washington for … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Sarr, Heat, Trades, Free Agency
Former Heat Employee Accused Of Stealing Team Items, Selling Them For Profit
A former Heat employee has been accused of stealing more than 400 game-worn jerseys and other items and selling at least 100 of those items for profit, according to reports from The Athletic’s Brooks Peck and the Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang and Charles Rabin. According to a Department of Justice press release, Marcos Thomas Perez faced federal charges of transporting and … [Read more...] about Former Heat Employee Accused Of Stealing Team Items, Selling Them For Profit