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Bam Adebayo discussed his ambitions within basketball, saying he wants to change the game with his versatility on both ends of the court. "I feel like I'm trying to change basketball; being a center, being able to play both sides of the ball and being able to pass as well as I can, that's a difference-maker on a team, especially at the center spot, so it's respect at all … [Read more...] about Bam Adebayo Says He Wants To Be Remembered For 'Changing Basketball'

While the Miami Heat consider Giannis Antetokounmpo their preferred acquisition target, they plan to shift to Bradley Beal should the two-time MVP sign an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. "If Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a max extension with the Bucks, Washington guard Bradley Beal becomes the No. 1 Heat target if or when he becomes available," writes Barry Jackson of the … [Read more...] about Heat Will Pivot To Bradley Beal If Giannis Antetokounmpo Extends With Bucks

The Miami Heat have signed guard/forward Max Strus to a camp deal. Strus split last season between the Chicago Bulls and their G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls. He appeared in two games with Chicago totaling five points and one rebound in 6:14 minutes of action while shooting 2-of-3 from the field and connecting on his only free throw. He also appeared in 13 games (12 … [Read more...] about Heat Sign Max Strus To Camp Deal

The Miami Heat will have approximately $13 million in less cap space by signing Bam Adebayo to a max extension. While it would complicate the cap machinations for the Heat, it could increase their odds of acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021. "A source who knows Antetokounmpo well said he would be more impressed by the Heat giving Adebayo the extension now than asking … [Read more...] about Giannis 'More Impressed' By Heat Signing Adebayo To Extension Than Making Him Wait

The Miami Heat are in the process of signing Bam Adebayo to a full, five-year max contract extension worth $163 million coming off his rookie contract. Adebayo shares an agent with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Alex Saratsis. Antetokounmpo has widely been considered Miami's primary target in 2021 free agency. By signing Adebayo to an extension, the Heat would likely need to acquire … [Read more...] about Bam Adebayo, Heat To Sign Five-Year, $163 Extension

Avery Bradley has agreed to a two-year, $11.6 million deal with the Miami Heat. Bradley had a return to form season in 19-20 with the Los Angeles Lakers, but didn't participate in the restart in Orlando. Jimmy Butler helped recruit Bradley to the Heat. … [Read more...] about Avery Bradley Agrees To Two-Year, $11.6M Deal With Heat

Jae Crowder has agreed to a three-year deal with the Phoenix Suns worth $30 million. Crowder was traded by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Miami Heat at the deadline and his played a pivotal role in their run to The Finals. … [Read more...] about Jae Crowder Agrees To Three-Year, $30M Deal With Suns

Moe Harkless has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Miami Heat. The Heat will use their biannual exception to sign Harkless. Harkless turned down more lucrative deals elsewhere to play for a contending team and reenter free agency in 2021 when more teams will have cap space. … [Read more...] about Moe Harkless Agrees To One-Year, $3.6M Deal With Heat

Derrick Jones Jr. has agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. Jones averaged 8.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 23.3 minutes per game last season with the Miami Heat. … [Read more...] about Derrick Jones Agrees To Two-Year, $19M Deal With Blazers