The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns explored a possible trade for Bradley Beal this week, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The discussions ultimately came to an end without any traction. It is now expected that the Suns buy Beal out of his contract at around the $90 million range. Stretched over five years, the buyout would create a $18 million annual cap hit. … [Read more...] about Heat, Suns Explored Trade Talks For Bradley Beal; Heat, Bucks Would Be Interested If Beal Bought Out
Heat Focused On Young Core Development While Keeping Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro
The Miami Heat will prioritize developing young players and maintain flexibility for potential star acquisitions, according to people with direct knowledge of the organization's strategy following their 37-45 season. The Heat retained 13 of 15 players despite team president Pat Riley's May comments about needing changes. Sources indicate Miami's plan centers on letting young … [Read more...] about Heat Focused On Young Core Development While Keeping Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro
Jonathan Kuminga Could Agree To Short-Term Deal With Warriors; Heat, Kings, Bulls, Pelicans Registering Interest
Jonathan Kuminga could re-sign with the Golden State Warriors on a short-term deal, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Both Kuminga and the Warriors were prepared for a slowly developing market for the restricted free agent. The Heat, Bulls, Kings, and Pelicans are interested in Kuminga at varying levels, though each team has challenges in adding the forward. … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga Could Agree To Short-Term Deal With Warriors; Heat, Kings, Bulls, Pelicans Registering Interest
Duncan Robinson Acquired By Pistons On Three-Year, $48M Deal; Simone Fontecchi Dealt To Heat
Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal with the Detroit Pistons on a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat receiving Simone Fontecchio in return. The Pistons pivoted to Robinson after they had planned to sign Malik Beasley to a there-year, $48 million deal. Beasley is under federal investigation for gambling allegations. Robinson joins Caris LeVert as free … [Read more...] about Duncan Robinson Acquired By Pistons On Three-Year, $48M Deal; Simone Fontecchi Dealt To Heat
Heat, Bulls, Kings, Pelicans Interested In Jonathan Kuminga
The restricted free agency market for Jonathan Kuminga is beginning to materialize with the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans interested in pursuing him via sign-and-trade scenarios. The Warriors haven't ruled out re-signing Kuminga, but are also amenable to a sign-and-trade if the return outweighs that scenario. The process is not expected … [Read more...] about Heat, Bulls, Kings, Pelicans Interested In Jonathan Kuminga