Bam Adebayo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 13. Adebayo averaged 27.0 points and 8.3 rebounds as the Miami Heat went 2-1. Adebayo last won the award in January 2024. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.0 points and 4.0 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder went 2-1. … [Read more...] about Bam Adebayo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA Players Of Week 13
Heat Won’t Trade For Ja Morant If It Jeopardizes Chances For Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Miami Heat will not trade for Ja Morant if it compromises their ability to make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. It was stated last week that the Heat are not looking to take back any long-term deals and are focused on cap flexibility, especially for the summer of 2027. Antetokounmpo, Donovan Mitchell and Nikola Jokic could be free … [Read more...] about Heat Won’t Trade For Ja Morant If It Jeopardizes Chances For Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyler Herro Doesn’t Travel With Heat For West Coast Trip, Set For MRI On Ribs
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will miss at least the start of his team's five-game west coast road trip. Herro did not travel with Miami and is set to undergo an MRI due to a rib contusion. Herro has missed 31 of the Heat's first 42 games this season due to assorted injuries. He was out recently due to a toe injury and is now dealing with a rib injury on top of things. Miami has … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro Doesn’t Travel With Heat For West Coast Trip, Set For MRI On Ribs
Erik Spoelstra Says Heat Are Invested In Kel’el Ware Despite Frustrations
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was tough on center Kel'el Ware after the team's loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Ware had been benched for the second half of that game due to his inconsistent play. That led Spoelstra to say that second-year big man was "stacking days in the wrong direction". Before Saturday's victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Spoelstra reaffirmed … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra Says Heat Are Invested In Kel’el Ware Despite Frustrations
Heat, Grizzlies Trade Talks On Ja Morant Characterized As ‘Premature’
Ja Morant has expressed interest in joining the Miami Heat via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, but the extent of Miami's reciprocal interest remains uncertain as the February 5 trade deadline approaches. There have been preliminary discussions between the Heat and Grizzlies regarding Morant's availability, according to a league source. However, those talks have not escalated … [Read more...] about Heat, Grizzlies Trade Talks On Ja Morant Characterized As ‘Premature’