Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami Heat

Miami Heat seize a gutsy road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers as Bam Adebayo dominates down the stretch, outplaying stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. With Norman Powell returning from injury and getting revenge against his former team, the Heat showcased resilience amid 18 lead changes, raising questions about whether this game marks a turning point in their season. Wes Goldberg and Davi...

The Miami Heat lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, making it clear that they need their top scorers in the lineup to make Erik Spoelstra's new offensive system work. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil recap the game, talk about standout performances from Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Pelle Larsson, and discuss the early-season struggles of Kel'el Ware. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Takeaways from Heat's loss to La...

The Miami Heat fell to the San Antonio Spurs for their first loss since opening night, but there are still some positives to take away from a night where Heat fans experienced just how good Victor Wembanyama can be. Bam Adebayo was a bright spot, but is 13 3-point attempts too many? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil give their instant reactions and takeaways from the first game of a four-game trip, hig...

The Miami Heat face a defining stretch — and controversy. On this episode of Locked On Heat, hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the latest on Terry Rozier’s gambling investigation, the NBA’s salary-cap ruling, and how it leaves Miami in financial limbo. Then, the focus shifts to basketball: can the Heat’s league-leading offense keep pace against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spu...

The Miami Heat scored 144 points in their win over the Charlotte Hornets as Miami's revamped offense continues to take opponents by surprise. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss their takeaways from the game, including how the Heat managed to score without Norman Powell, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s bounceback season and hand out Credit Cookies. Plus, is Jaime pushing for a starting job? Is Bam Adebayo now...

What's real and what's fake about the Miami Heat's hot start? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil ask if the Heat can keep up their breakneck pace and if they could realistically be compensated for the Terry Rozier trade with a draft pick. Plus, should we reconsider the Heat's place in the Eastern Conference, is Norm Powell really this good of a scorer, and is Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s bounceback season real? 0...

The Miami Heat’s fast-paced offense is taking the NBA by storm! In this episode, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s thrilling win over the New York Knicks and what it says about Erik Spoelstra’s new system. With Norm Powell’s breakout performance, Bam Adebayo’s defensive dominance, and the team’s renewed energy, this new era of Heat basketball is looking electric. Wes and David analyz...

The Miami Heat blew out the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in one of the greatest offensive performances in franchise history. Wes Goldberg discusses how they made it happen, highlights performances from Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Davion Mitchell and others, and talks about what makes the Heat's new offensive system so potent.  Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! htt...

Breaking news: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested Thursday morning in connection with an FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and money laundering tied to a Mafia-backed poker ring. In this urgent episode of Locked On Heat, hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the shocking details of the arrest, what’s alleged in the Department of Justice’s report, and how it could end Ro...

The Miami Heat opened their season with a thrilling but tough loss to the Orlando Magic, and there’s plenty to unpack. In this episode of Locked on Heat , Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s offensive improvements, late-game rebounding issues, and standout performances from Norm Powell and Davion Mitchell . Wes and David analyze what went wrong in the fourth quarter, why Bam Adebayo’s...

The Miami Heat and Orlando Magic face off in a heated NBA season opener that could define both franchises’ futures. Wes Goldberg, David Ramil and Philip Rossman-Reich break down the biggest storylines, key matchups, and what’s at stake for both teams in the post-Jimmy Butler era. Can Bam Adebayo and Norm Powell lead the Heat back to contention, or will Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and newcomer De...

HEAT's bold moves: Rozier's resurgence, Jaquez trade, and All-Star snubs? Unpacking Miami's season predictions. In this episode of Locked on Heat, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down their bold 2025 Miami Heat predictions — from potential Tyler Herro trades to Jaime Jaquez Jr. being moved midseason, and even why Bam Adebayo might miss the All-Star Game despite another strong year. The duo deba...

The Miami Heat open the season this week, and to get ready, we are making our bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season. On this episode of Locked On Heat, Wes Goldberg makes nine increasingly bold predictions for the upcoming season, including changes to the starting lineup, the return of a former player (or two) and where LeBron James will play next. Tune in for increasingly hot predictions, e...

The local experts from the Locked On NBA Channel kick off the Locked On NBA Squad Show East by breaking down which team the Eastern Conference runs through after major injuries to the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Join Nick Angstadt, Tony East (Locked On Pacers), Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks), Philip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic), David Ramil (Locked On Heat), and a cameo from Matt Moore...

The Miami Heat are gearing up for the 2025 NBA season, but can Bam Adebayo return to All-Star form and lead the team without Tyler Herro In this episode of Locked On Heat, hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s biggest preseason takeaways, from Bam’s offensive struggles to the young trio of Nikola Jović, Kel'el Ware, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. They also debate Pat Riley’s 20-game evaluati...

The Miami Heat preseason revealed major storylines that could define the upcoming season. From Erik Spoelstra’s biggest coaching challenge to the rise of rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, and questions around Andrew Wiggins and Norm Powell’s roles, there’s no shortage of drama in Miami. Hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down what they learned from five preseason games — including concerns about r...

HEAT's defensive dynamo snubbed? Bam Adebayo's absence from NBA GM survey's top defender lists sparks debate. In today’s episode of Locked On Heat, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Bam’s surprising snub, discuss why Erik Spoelstra remains one of the league’s most respected coaches, and debate the best options for the Miami Heat starting lineup heading into opening night. The hosts also break...

With just one game left, the Miami Heat have yet to win a game this preseason. Is this cause for concern? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Heat's latest preseason loss to the Atlanta Hawks and what it says about the team and a potential starting frontcourt of Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware. Then they ask if it's a big deal that the Heat are 0-5 in the preseason before highlighting an impre...

Erik Spoelstra is officially taking over as Team USA’s head coach, a major win for the Miami Heat and their future stars like Bam Adebayo. In this episode, hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down what Spoelstra’s promotion means for the Heat, Bam’s evolving offensive role, and how Miami can rise into the top six of the Eastern Conference. They also dive into trade rumors involving Giannis An...

The Miami Heat preseason is heating up as Kel'el Ware dominates against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in a breakout performance. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Ware’s potential, Erik Spoelstra’s coaching impact, and Kasparas Jakucionis’ impressive 10-assist debut. The hosts discuss how Miami’s young talent is shaping the team’s future and what it means for the rotation once the regular...

Erik Spoelstra’s comments about Kel'el Ware are shaking up Miami Heat fans, sparking debate about his coaching style and Ware’s development. Plus, fresh Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are making headlines as the Heat’s potential offer surfaces. In this episode of Locked On Heat, hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Spoelstra’s tough-love approach, why the Heat are doubling down on pla...

The Miami Heat are showing why this season will look a lot different than what fans are used to, as young players and new arrivals make an impact this preseason. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss their takeaways from the Miami Heat's second preseason game, including Norman Powell finding his place in the offense, Kel'el Ware dominating the fourth quarter and Nikola Jovic continuing to impress....

The Miami Heat won the first half of their preseason opener vs the Orlando Magic, and the headline was that Nikola Jovic earned the first start next to Bam Adebayo. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Miami's preseason opener, what they saw from Jovic and why Erik Spoelstra chose to start him over Kel'el Ware. They also discuss the good and bad from Bam Adebayo's performance, Andrew Wiggins' sta...

The Miami Heat have signed Nikola Jovic to a four-year extension, raising some interesting questions about his role on the team and how the Heat can improve the roster moving forward. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down how Jovic can live up his new contract before analyzing how it changes the Heat's cap space next summer and beyond. Then they discuss Goran Dragic's potential role with the Hea...

The Miami Heat’s second day of training camp brought major storylines — from Erik Spoelstra publicly challenging Kel'el Ware’s consistency to Terry Rozier suffering a hamstring injury that could affect the preseason rotation. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down what Spo’s comments really mean for Kel'el's role, whether Nikola Jovic is now the front-runner to start next to Bam, and how the back...