Pat Riley was close for trading for Iverson, but Wade vetoed the deal when he discovered the Heat would have to give up Udonis Haslem.

The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup started on Tuesday, Dec. 9 when the Miami Heat faced the Orlando Magic in an East quarterfinal game.

Veteran NBA insider Howard Beck, on the Zach Lowe Show, said that he heard from people around the league that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo "would really love to land" in Miami "if it's not New York.

Recent reports indicate that the Miami Heat are involved in discussions regarding Terry Rozier, which could determine his future.

Q: Ira, with regard to your Q&A about a true point guard, have you forgotten who the Heat drafted this year, Kasparas Jakucionis? Yes he is raw but we saw his upside during the preseason and his connection with Kel’el Ware.

The Toronto Raptors and host Miami Heat have plenty in common ahead of their clash on Monday. Both are well rested on the back of NBA Cup quarterfinal exits on Tuesday.

A bold three-team proposal sends Ja Morant to the Heat while the Lakers land their ideal star forward in a blockbuster NBA trade scenario.