Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images If the Heat keep Kyle Lowry and Gabe Vincent, there’s no need to sign Wall. Marc Stein wrote on his Substack earlier today that John Wall, who will enter the final season of his four-year, $171 million contract on Friday, may finally negotiate a buyout with the Houston Rockets. And he said, “Interest in Wall from the Clippers and … [Read more...] about John Wall may finally get a buyout. Will the Heat need him?
The good, bad and promise of Nikola Jovic’s defense
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports We’ve heard so much about the offense — what about his defense? It’s understandable why the Miami Heat are entranced with Nikola Jovic’s game. No, no, not because his name is eerily similar to Denver Nuggets reigning back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic. But because he’s essentially a 6-foot-11 point forward; he can initiate the pick-and-roll as a … [Read more...] about The good, bad and promise of Nikola Jovic’s defense
Report: ‘Numerous rival teams’ think P.J. Tucker signs with Sixers
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Numerous rival teams have claimed that now-free-agent P.J. Tucker will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers over the Miami Heat on a three-year deal, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Here is a snippet Stein reported Sunday (subscription required): Numerous rival teams, meanwhile, say with even more conviction now than … [Read more...] about Report: ‘Numerous rival teams’ think P.J. Tucker signs with Sixers
The good, bad and promise of Nikola Jovic’s defense
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports We’ve heard so much about the offense — what about his defense? It’s understandable why the Miami Heat are entranced with Nikola Jovic’s game. No, no, not because his name is eerily similar to Denver Nuggets reigning back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic. But because he’s essentially a 6-foot-11 point forward; he can initiate the pick-and-roll as a … [Read more...] about The good, bad and promise of Nikola Jovic’s defense
Tracking who is projected to be on the Heat’s Summer League roster
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Miami tips off its Summer League on July 2! The Miami Heat, who drafted Nikola Jovic with their No. 27 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, look to have their 12-player Summer League all but official. The Heat signed six new undrafted free agents after making their Thursday night selection, including San Francisco’s Jamaree Bouyea, … [Read more...] about Tracking who is projected to be on the Heat’s Summer League roster