Heaters Gonna Heat

The Heat finally got the news they've been waiting for, Bam and Tyler will be back tonight! Before that, I go over last week's games against the Hornets and Bulls. Then, I talk about what the Heat have learned in Bam/Tyler's absence and some of the controversy surrounding Tyler (13:33). Lastly, I look ahead to a tough week of games against the Wolves, Magic, Hawks, and Sixers (25:47)....

With another 1-1 week, the Heat find themselves in the lower half of an increasingly competitive East. As usual, I go over the games last week against the Raptors and Cavaliers. Then, I do a run through of the East to highlight the teams doing better, same, or worse than last year (10:10). Then, I look ahead to a favorable week of games for the Heat against the Hornets twice and Bulls twice (21:27...

After a week of high score games, the Heat have reached the 20 game mark! Before that, I go over last week's games against the Bucks and Pacers twice. Then, I go over some of Miami's overall, offensive, and defensive statistics now that we're a quarter way into the season (12:27). Lastly, I look ahead to the next week of games against the Raptors and Cavs (25:35). Next week, the In-Sea...

A week of highs and lows saw Miami blowout two teams before dropping a back to back in New York while jeopardizing their In-Season Tournament chances to advance. As usual, I go over last week's games against the Bulls, Cavs, Knicks, and Nets. Then, I go through a few different storylines in a thanksgiving leftovers bit (14:32). To close, I look ahead to next week's games against the Bucks...

The Heat won an impressive 7 games straight before losing to the Bulls Saturday in a game that reminded me of the Heat's 4th quarter problems. As usual, I start by going over last week's games against the Hornets, Nets, and Bulls. Then, I discuss both good and bad takeaways from the win streak (10:30). Last, I look ahead to the next week of games where Miami will finish up another long roa...

It's been a challenging start to the season between 4th quarter collapses and a road heavy schedule, made even worse with injuries to players like Herro and Martin. And yet, the Heat have won 5 straight to improve to 6-4 on the season. I go over Miami's 4-0 week against the Lakers, Grizzlies, Hawks, and Spurs. Then, I discuss the changes to the rotation, some by necessity and some to put o...

After losing four straight, the Heat got a win in their opening game of the In-Season Tournament. I recap last week's games against the Bucks, Nets, and Wizards. Then, I break down how the In-Season Tournament works, Miami's level of interest, and give my pitch for the Division tournament (11:59). Last, I look ahead to the next week of games including the start of another road trip (21:15)...

With one week in the books, the Heat are currently 1-2 and have had a string of dreadful 4th quarter performances. As usual, I start by going through the Heat's games against the Pistons, Celtics, and Wolves. Then, I go over some good, some bad, and some good from the Heat's first week of regular season play (11:55). Lastly, I preview Miami's next week of games against the Bucks, Nets,...

Preseason has concluded and the Heat have made their roster decisions ahead of the start of the regular season. First, I go over the last two preseason games and the takeaways I saw. Then, I go over the decision to promote Dru Smith to the roster, the two-way contracts Miami has now, and whether they should kick the tires on a Harden trade. (10:11) Lastly, I look ahead to the first week of the reg...

With about a week left before the deadline, the Heat still have a 14th roster spot to fill. I go over the first three games of preseason and who/what stood out. Then I take a look at the four players I think are competing for the 14th spot (10:41). Then lastly I talk a little about the remaining two preseason games (16:52). Next week, we finally get to the regular season! Heaters Gonna Heat: https...

With the start of October, the NBA season is now fast approaching. I go over some takeaways from media day and training camp including Jimmy's emo phase and Jovic with his chest out. Then, I breakdown the Heat's roster and goals for each player going into the season (12:24). Then to close I spend a few minutes talking about the Heat's upcoming week of preseason games (28:51). Next week...

It was a rough week for Heat Nation as the Blazers made two trades to bolster the Heat's biggest rivals in the East. I break down the trades and how the Heat took a big L on this one. Then, I discuss how the Bucks and Celtics improved, weak points in their current rosters, and how Miami can keep pace with them over the regular season (15:47). Next week's episode will be on roster breakdown...

All signs point to the Blazers trying to trade Dame before training camp next week, but the Raptors have emerged as a potential landing spot despite Dame's insistence on Miami. I look into the Raptors trade interest, as well as some reasons for why the Blazers may still send Dame elsewhere. Then, I break down why I think this roster as is without Lillard can still be a top seed and compete for...

After a two month summer break, HGH has returned and dedicating it's first episode back to just talk Dame trade. I recap some news from the summer including a memo from the NBA and Harden's parallels. Then, I summarize an interview about the last few years of the Dame/Portland saga (4:36). From there I make the argument a Heat trade is what's in the Blazer's best business interests...

With Gabe Vincent and Max Strus leaving in free agency, Miami used summer league to scout out their next development success story. I highlight 5 players I think could vie for rotation spots come training camp. Then, I go over the last week of rumors and news regarding Miami and Dame's mutual pursuit of each other (11:29). Barring something significant (cough Dame trade cough), HGH will be tak...

Summer League may be here, but the bulk of Miami's focus is rightfully still on acquiring Damian Lillard. I go over the very minimal updates we've gotten, then compare/contrast Dame's trade request to Durant's last summer and to Wade leaving Miami in 2016. Then, I spend a few minutes going over the first week of Summer League (19:48). Next episode when Dame gets traded or at the la...

Free Agency weekend was eventful for the Miami Heat, to put it lightly. First, I break down Miami's moves, who left, who stayed, who joined. Then, I deep dive into the Lillard trade request, what Miami can offer, each side's leverage, and some potential teams that could make this a 3 or 4 team trade (11:00). At the end, I spend a few minutes talking about Summer League and who to keep watc...

With the 18th pick in the 2023 draft, the Miami Heat have drafted Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of UCLA! I breakdown the immediate impact Jaquez could have and how by all accounts he's a Heat Culture fit. Then, I revisit Dame Watch to discuss how Portland drafting Scoot Henderson affects Lillard's upcoming decision to stay or go (12:57). Lastly, I look ahead to NBA Free Agency and go over Miami&#39...

The Finals are a little over a week over and yet the NBA moves on into the off-season. I first talk about how Miami missed out on Bradley Beal and why they prioritized Damian Lillard over acquiring Beal, as well as the timeline for a Lillard acquisition. Then, I look ahead to the 2023 draft this Thursday and look at some names Miami could pick from (17:03). Next episode Monday going over the draft...

In a game where Miami managed to hold Denver below 100, they failed to score 90 as the Heat lose 4-1 to the Nuggets in the NBA Finals. I go over Game 5 and series takeaways, what went wrong for Miami on the offensive end, and cautiously criticize Spoelstra. Then, I look back at the journey Miami has gone through over the last year, from the up and down regular season, the low point after losing to...

It was another familiar night, Miami's offense failing to crack 100 as they lose again to Denver to go into a 1-3 hole. As usual, I recap the game and talk not just about takeaways from this game but from the series as a whole to this point. Then, I look ahead to Game 5 (and 6 if we get there) to see what adjustments Miami could do to try and pull off one more miracle run (17:50). Next episode...

While the defense did enough to limit Denver to below 110, Miami's offense couldn't crack 100 as they dropped Game 3 to fall back down 1-2 in the series. I recap Game 3, from the historic performances by Murray and Jokic to the Heat getting crushed in the paint. Then, I look ahead to Game 4 tomorrow, and talk about what the Heat could do to even this series (14:23). Next episode Saturday!...

In a back and forth game, Miami found enough offense in the 4th to do something no other team else has done these playoffs, win on the road in Denver. I go through Game 2 and discuss the major takeaways in another impressive Heat win (hint, 3p shooting). Then, I look ahead to Game 3 as the series shifts to Miami and talk about what kind of adjustments we could see both teams do (16:49). Next episo...

Despite a strong 4th quarter and holding Denver to only 104 points, Miami failed to crack 100 themselves as they lost Game 1. As usual, we recap the first game of the Finals and discuss where Miami's offense failed to produce. Then, we look ahead to Game 2 on Sunday, and what adjustments the Heat could do in order to tie the series before returning to Miami. Next episode out on Monday! Heaters...

Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin led the way as Miami handled Boston in Game 7, dispelling any chance of being the first to blow a 3-0 lead. As usual, we recap the game and the takeaways as Miami advances to their second Finals in the Jimmy Butler era. Then, we preview the upcoming Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets and what Miami's strategies on both ends could be (14:24). Lastly, we look...