The Miami Heat are set to return to Puerto Rico for a preseason game ahead of next season. The Heat have staged six previous games in Puerto Rico, but this will be their first return since 2006. The NBA has committed to playing preseason games outside of the mainland United States and Canada in recent seasons. Teams making a preseason trip to Abu Dhabi has become an annual … [Read more...] about Heat To Play Preseason Game In Puerto Rico
Heat Had Options To Duck Luxury Tax But Didn’t Want To Weaken Roster
In the wake of the Jimmy Butler trade, the Miami Heat found themselves over the luxury tax. Miami had agreed as part of the deal to route Kyle Anderson to the Toronto Raptors, which would have allowed the Heat to dip under the luxury tax. However, when Toronto had a chance to acquire Brandon Ingram, they passed on taking Anderson. The Heat had three other opportunities to move … [Read more...] about Heat Had Options To Duck Luxury Tax But Didn’t Want To Weaken Roster
Jimmy Butler Traded By Heat To Warriors, Agrees To Two-Year, $112M Extension
The Golden State Warriors have acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and have also agreed to a new two-year, $112 million extension with him. Butler is declining his 25-26 player option for his new contract. The Warriors are trading out Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III and a protected first round pick for Butler. The pick is top-10 protected … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Traded By Heat To Warriors, Agrees To Two-Year, $112M Extension
Kevin Durant Was Open To Trade To Heat
Kevin Durant would have been open to a trade to the Miami Heat, sources tell ESPN. Durant communicated that he did not want a return to the Golden State Warriors when he discovered that the Phoenix Suns had engaged with his former team on a potential trade. The Heat considered a swap of Butler for Durant with the teams exchanging proposals, but the Suns sought significant … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Was Open To Trade To Heat
Suns Would Have Received Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Jonas Valanciunas, Two FRPs For Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant and his business manager, Rich Kleiman, only learned of the Phoenix Suns' trade talks with the Golden State Warriors involving him on Friday, January 31. The Warriors played the Suns that evening in San Francisco. Talks had been ongoing for several days that week. Stephen Curry discussed with Durant the concept of him returning to the Warriors. Curry wanted to … [Read more...] about Suns Would Have Received Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Jonas Valanciunas, Two FRPs For Kevin Durant