All-NBA Heat swingman Jimmy Butler has long been the subject of trade speculation this offseason, after it was determined that Miami would not extend the six-time All-Star this summer. As Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel writes (subscriber-exclusive link), Heat fans may need to press pause on any possible trade chatter and embrace the moment. The 35-year-old … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Butler, Rozier, Jaquez
Offseason Observations: Exhibit 10 Terms, Okoro, Current FAs, Stretch Provision
With the start of most NBA training camps just 11 days away (and even sooner than that for the Celtics and Nuggets), the 2024 offseason is nearing its end. Before we put a bow on the summer of 2024, we have one more installment of our "Offseason Observations" to share today, following up on similar articles published in July and August. Here are some of the under-the-radar cap- … [Read more...] about Offseason Observations: Exhibit 10 Terms, Okoro, Current FAs, Stretch Provision
Eastern Notes: Jovic, Battier, Okoro, Klei
The Heat’s Nikola Jovic by necessity will likely see the bulk of his minutes at power forward this season. He’s focused on taking advantage of mismatches, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “I would say the biggest thing I was working on the most was when I’m working in the low post, when I have a smaller guy on me, I just have to punish them,” Jovic … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Jovic, Battier, Okoro, Klei
Eastern Notes: Heat, Haliburton, Raptors, Wizards
The Heat are currently operating below the second tax apron by approximately $1.2MM with 14 players on guaranteed contracts. Adding a 15th man on a minimum-salary deal would push the team’s salary above the second apron, prohibiting the front office from aggregating salaries or sending out cash in a trade. As Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel acknowledges in a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Heat, Haliburton, Raptors, Wizards
Heat Notes: Robinson, Jaquez, Butler
Duncan Robinson missed nine games late in the regular season due to a back injury, then was limited during last season’s playoffs. Robinson says he’s fully recovered from that ailment as Heat training camp approaches, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. “I feel great,” Robinson said. “We took all the necessary steps, seeing who we needed to see. Not restricted in any … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Robinson, Jaquez, Butler