According to the latest reports, the Utah Jazz are finally open to exploring a trade for Lauri Markkanen. That is a huge shift. Last summer, the Golden State Warriors attempted to trade for Lauri, but the Jazz declined, hoping for a better package. That didn’t happen, and now they find themselves with a 28-year-old star who is ready to compete for a championship. But the Jazz … [Read more...] about Three Teams That Can Realistically Trade for Lauri Markkanen
Miami Heat Training Camp Notes: Who Will Replace Tyler Herro In Lineup? Positional Battles, Strengths and Weaknesses, Expectations & Trade Candidates
While the Miami Heat have made six straight playoff appearances, they have won an average of 44 games during this stretch. The Heat are coming off their worst season since missing the playoffs in 2018-19. The Heat had a relatively quiet offseason, choosing to build around the edges rather than a splashy move like the Jimmy Butler trade deadline deal. As a result, expectations … [Read more...] about Miami Heat Training Camp Notes: Who Will Replace Tyler Herro In Lineup? Positional Battles, Strengths and Weaknesses, Expectations & Trade Candidates
Heat Extend Evolving Swiss Army Knife’s Contract
The Miami Heat are in high spirits, ready to redeem themselves individually and collectively after a calamitous 2024-25 season. With that being said, while basketball is currently the team’s primary focus, the business of the NBA never stops. On Wednesday night, the Heat signed Nikola Jovic to a four-year, $62.4 million contract extension, per ESPN senior insider Shams … [Read more...] about Heat Extend Evolving Swiss Army Knife’s Contract
Tyler Herro To Hold Heat Extension Talks Soon, Is He A Max Player
After tripping and falling over themselves on the way to the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat are hoping for a much smoother season in 2025-26. However, they may have to do so with yet another key starter’s contract situation being unresolved heading into the season after the Jimmy Butler fiasco darkened their doorstep in 2024-25. Tyler Herro’s Team To Hold Heat Contract … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro To Hold Heat Extension Talks Soon, Is He A Max Player
Pulling the Ripcord After this Season May Be Erik Spoelstra’s Best Option
One of the strangest teams over the past five years has been the so-so regular-season, yet never-die-in-playoffs Miami Heat. Since the 2019-20 season, the Heat have advanced to the Eastern Conference finals three times. Two of those trips ultimately extended into the NBA Finals — once in 2020 and then again in 2023. They came up short each time, unfortunately. But Miami’s … [Read more...] about Pulling the Ripcord After this Season May Be Erik Spoelstra’s Best Option