May 2020 Miami Heat Wiretap

Victor Oladipo Would Like To Stay With Pacers, No. 1 Alternative Likely Heat

Oct 28, 2020 10:48 AM

Victor Oladipo would be happy to sign a contract extension with the Indiana Pacers if they could agree to terms, but a source says joining the Miami Heat would be No. 1 on his list should he leave as a free agent in 2021.

The level of interest from the Heat depends on how Oladipo returns from his injury and also the team's ability to sign a superstar free agent such as Giannis Antetokounmpo. Oladipo lives in Miami in the offseason.

The Pacers could explore trading Oladipo before he hits free agency, but it is doubtful the Heat would sacrifice significant assets in a trade for him at this point.

Oladipo suffered a ruptured quad tendon in January 2019.

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Heat Still Consider Giannis Antetokounmpo No. 1 Target, Won't Compromise 2021 Cap Space

Oct 27, 2020 11:37 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the top target for the Miami Heat in 2021 free agency and won't do anything between now and then to impede their chances of signing him.

The Milwaukee Bucks can sign Antetokounmpo to a supermax extension this offseason, but won't consider trading him if he rejects it.

There has been nothing to suggest Antetokounmpo has any specific interest in signing with the Heat. Miami eliminated the Bucks in the second round of the 2020 playoffs.

Antetokounmpo shares an agent with Bam Adebayo in Alex Saratsis

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Tags: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Mavericks Had Trade In Place With Thunder At Deadline For Danilo Gallinari

Oct 27, 2020 11:08 PM

The Dallas Mavericks had a trade in place with the Oklahoma City Thunder at the trade deadline for Danilo Gallinari, but the deal fell through when he signaled he would test free agency and not agree to an extension.

The Miami Heat were also interested in trading for Gallinari at the deadline. 

Gallinari is unlikely to re-sign with the Thunder and they could agree to a sign-and-trade with Dallas. Sign-and-trade agreements must be for a minimum of three seasons. 

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Tags: Danilo Gallinari, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Clippers Hire Dan Craig As Assistant Coach

Oct 26, 2020 3:53 PM

Dan Craig has agreed to become an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Craig was previously an assistant coach with the Miami Heat. Craig has spent his entire career with the Heat, including as head coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G League.

The Clippers are also considering Chauncey Billups, Kenny Atkinson and Larry Drew for Ty Lue's coaching staff.

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Tags: Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Zeke Nnaji Has Pre-Draft Workout With Heat

Oct 25, 2020 6:24 PM

Arizona freshman Zeke Nnaji worked out for the Miami Heat on Sunday, sources told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated.

Nnaji, the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, averaged 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game last season.

Nnaji is currently ranked No. 35 on ESPN's Best Available list.

The Heat also recently requested an interview with Maryland's Jalen Smith.

The Heat have the 20th pick in the upcoming draft. 

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Pat Riley On Heat Offseason: Priority Is To 'Take Care Of The Players That We Have'

Oct 24, 2020 12:31 PM

Pat Riley said that the Miami Heat offseason will largely focus on taking care of players on the current roster.

"We have a good idea of what we want to do ... We know what our priorities are. It is to take care of the players that we have, that we have to make decisions on almost immediately.

"We know Bam [Adebayo] has a decision to make and we do with him. We know the guys that have sacrificed for us that we really like, our free agents, especially Goran [Dragic]," said Riley on Friday.

Adebayo is eligible for an extension this offseason.

Kelly Olynyk has a player option for $12 million, while Dragic, Meyers Leonard, Jae Crowder, Solomon Hill and Derrick Jones Jr. are all free agents.

Jones has been linked with the Pistons, Bulls, and the Hawks.

The Heat are also reportedly "preparing to go all in" on signing Giannis Antetokounmpo next offseason.

Riley added that the Heat's strategy will remain "fluid" as they receive more information from the league about next season's schedule.

"I just think we need to remain fluid. Once we get all the numbers and we get everything down, we get the schedule, we know when the dates are, and what the rules are in everything, once we get all of that, we're going to remain fluid. 

 

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Tags: Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Heat Request Zoom Interview With Maryland's Jalen Smith

Oct 21, 2020 1:23 AM

The Miami Heat requested a zoom interview with Jalen Smith of Maryland, sources told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

The 6-10 Smith averaged 15.5 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 36.8% from three last season.

The Heat have the 20th pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. 

Smith is currently ranked No. 20 in ESPN's Best Available rankings. 

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Pistons, Bulls, Hawks Expected To Have Interest In Derrick Jones Jr.

Oct 21, 2020 1:16 AM

Derrick Jones Jr. is expected to draw interest from the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Chicago Bulls, sources told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

The 23-year-old Jones is an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Teams will be interested in Jones due to his age, athleticism, defensive ability, and a belief that he has yet to peak as a player.

After playing in every Heat game starting from December 1st, Jones averaged just 6.5 minutes in the playoffs.

Jones averaged 8.5 points and 3.9 rebounds last season. 

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Derrick Jones Jr. To Receive Interest From Cavaliers, Hornets, Hawks

Oct 15, 2020 2:12 PM

Derrick Jones Jr. will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason with the Miami Heat expected to receive competition from rival teams on the open market.

Jones averaged 8.5 points, four rebounds and one steal in 23.3 minutes per game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks are among the teams expected to pursue Jones.

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Heat 'Preparing To Go All In' To Sign Giannis Antetokounmpo In 2021

Oct 15, 2020 11:31 AM

The Miami Heat are "preparing to go all in on the pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021 free agency," sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The Heat could have enough cap space to sign Antetokounmpo outright, but that will mean prioritizing shorter term contracts this offseason. 

Miami eliminated Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs.

Antetokounmpo has won the past two regular season MVPs.

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Game 6 Records 2.1 Nielsen Rating, Watched By 5.6 Million Viewers

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Jimmy Butler On Heat Season: 'This Is Where I Belong'

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Lakers Win 2020 Title, LeBron James Named Finals MVP

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Goran Dragic Active For Game 6, Has Been Told Injury Cannot Get Worse By Playing

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Game 5 Records Highest Audience Of Finals With 5.7 Million Viewers

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Last Two Minute Report Upholds Late Fouls On Jimmy Butler

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Anthony Davis Probable, Goran Dragic Doubtful For Game 6

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Jimmy Butler After Game 5 Win: 'I Left It All Out On The Floor'

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Goran Dragic Out For Game 5 Of Finals

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CCTV To Resume Showing NBA Games With Game 5 Of Finals

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Jae Crowder Hopes To Re-Sign With Heat

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Goran Dragic Listed As Doubtful For Game 5

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Game 4 Draws 5.3M Viewers, Highest Rated Game Of 2020 NBA Finals To Date

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Execs Believe Heat Have Become Top Destination For Next Star Who Wants Exit

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Goran Dragic Decides Not To Play Game 4 After Attempt In Warm Ups

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Bam Adebayo Plans To Return For Game 4

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Bam Adebayo Upgraded To Questionable For Game 4

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Game 3 Of 2020 NBA Finals Averages 4M Viewers Against Sunday Night Football

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Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic Ruled Out For Game 3

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Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic Listed As Doubtful For Game 3

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