Hoops Rumors

While the Heat didn’t make any splashy free agent moves this offseason, guard Tyler Herro still sees the team among the Eastern Conference’s best, Mat Issa of Forbes writes. “I don’t see why not,” Herro said when asked if he viewed Miami as a contender. “We have everything we need.” Herro was a critical part of the Heat’s NBA Finals appearance in 2020 as well as their push in … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Herro, Ware, Larsson, Christopher

The Heat enter 2023/24 with no true point guard on the roster, which could be an issue during the season, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel states in a mailbag column. As Winderman observes, Miami has several capable ball-handlers, but no true table-setter after trading Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick for Terry Rozier in January. … [Read more...] about Will Lack Of True Point Guard Be An Issue?

In an interview with Dan Le Batard (video link), Gordon Hayward reveals that he gave serious consideration to joining the Heat before signing with Boston in 2017. Hayward, who announced his retirement last week, recalls being immediately attracted to Miami after meeting with team officials. “I basically visited three teams,” he said. “I started with Miami, then did Boston, then … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Hayward, Christopher, Ware, Larsson, Medal Winners

After speaking with more than 10 candidates, the Hornets decided on Charles Lee to be the franchise’s next head coach, having been won over by Lee’s basketball and business backgrounds, as well as his experience in player development and championship history, according to executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson, who spoke to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Lee, Peterson, Hornets, Ivey, Duren, White, Pullin

Unrestricted free agent and Australian national team guard Patty Mills, who finished last season with the Heat, turned back the clock in an Olympic quarterfinal game against Serbia on Tuesday. He made 11 of his 21 shots to finish with 26 points in a 90-95 overtime loss to Serbia. “I mean, he deserved better,” Australian teammate Josh Giddey said, per The Athletic’s David … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Mills, Jovic, Adebayo, Swider, Williams