The Miami Heat Beat Podcast

Nekias Duncan and Lior Kozai from Raptors Rapture join the show to address the Kyle Lowry and Bradley Beal speculation. What does Beal’s newly-signed extension mean for Miami’s chances to acquire him and how real are the Kyle Lowry rumors? That and more! Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week: Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo...

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We react to Jimmy Butler's introductory press conference, make suggestions on the starting lineup, give our takes on how Miami would match up with Philly and the rest of NBA, plus discuss the possibility of future moves Miami could make should they find themselves on the verge of contention by the deadline (e.g., Marc Gasol). Host: Giancarlo Navas Co-Hosts: Nekias Duncan, Alex Toledo Producer: Bri...

We welcomed our special guest David Ramil of Locked On Heat to discuss his latest feature story on Dion Waiters. • Ramil explains what Dion Waiters' trainer, David Alexander, has done to help Dion reinvent himself to enter training camp in the best playing shape of his career. #WorldClassShape. • Is it crazy to think Miami can be a three-seed in the East? Gianni seems to think so (if the Raptors g...

Cannot believe this is happening, but we have the inside scoop on the viral Bang Bros bid. The Miami-based adult film production company announced on Thursday a $10 million bid to replace the naming rights of the AmericanAirlines Arena, the home of the Miami Heat. We welcome Cullen McRae, Bang Bros spokesman and executive producer, on the show to explain why Bang Bros is fully committed to making...

In this edition, Giancarlo Navas (host), Christian Hernandez (co-host), Greg "Leif" Sylvander (co-host), Alex Toledo (co-host), and Brian Goins (producer) discuss: • R.I.P. AmericanAirlines Arena... welcome, welcome, welcome The Culture Center? We come up with our suggested names to replace the AAA. • Is Gregg Popovich on the hot seat for allowing Team USA and its infested Boston Celtics roster ge...

In this edition, Giancarlo Navas (host), Alex Toledo (co-host), and Brian Goins (producer) discuss: • Bam Adebayo getting kicked off Team USA...meh... • Gregg Popovich is trash for letting Yante Maten lead a team of G-Leaguers to a scrimmage victory against the Adebayo-less Team USA squad. Meanwhile, Jeff Van Gundy is so coming back for that Houston Rockets job! Lightyears! • We promise we breakdo...

In this edition, Giancarlo Navas (host), Alf (co-host), Nekias Duncan (co-host), and Brian Goins (producer) discuss: • Bam Adebayo dominating in workout video highlights at Team USA's training camp. Should we be embellishing in the hype? • Udonis Haslem re-signs for one more season as a member of the Miami Heat! Would the Heat ever entertain the idea of Carmelo Anthony? • Meyers Leonard and Elle L...

In this edition, Giancarlo Navas (host), Christian Hernandez (co-host), and Brian Goins (producer) discuss: • Bam Adebayo being invited to Team USA training camp, which begins next week. How does this affect the Heat's national image going forward, especially with their young players? • Gianni rants about who's the better center: Andre Drummond or Bam? • We pop quiz Gianni's Toronto Raptors fandom...

Welcome, welcome, welcome to The Heat Beat Podcast! We officially announce our network team-up with Blue Wire. We’re so excited for this new chapter of our podcast, and we thank you the listener for riding along with us. In this edition, Giancarlo Navas (host), Brass Jazz (co-host), Christian Hernandez (co-host), and Brian Goins (producer) discuss: • Multiple reports indicate Miami is in talks to...

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas (host), Greg “Leif” Sylvander (co-host), Nekias Duncan (co-host), Alex Toledo (co-host), and Brian Goins (producer) discuss: • Multiple reports on Miami’s interest in acquiring Oklahoma City All-Star guard Russell Westbrook. Is Westbrook at his age and contract worth the risk for the Heat? What’s the most Miami should be willing to give up?...

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, and Alf, Brass and Lief discuss: • The Four team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat and Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers• Speculation on teams Goran Dragic could get dealt to, along with potential role on current team• The guys discuss a potential trade for Bradley Beal and address the Interne...

Giancarlo Navas (host), Brian Goins (producer), Christian Hernandez (co-host), Alex Toledo (co-host), Nekias Duncan (co-host), Brass Jazz (co-host), Greg "Leif" Sylvander (co-host), and Jack Alfonso (co-host) breathlessly react after multiple reports confirmed the Miami Heat finalized a three-team sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers (Dallas Mavericks reported as third-team trade partner to...

We had the privilege of welcoming NBA salary cap expert @AlbertNahmad of HeatHoops.com to help us process the complex Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade scenario. Be ready to take notes about the hard cap and Base Year Compensation (BYC) before getting your trade machine ready. We also dive deep into:• Why Miami may be better off rolling over its salary cap space for the summer of 2021? Potential for nea...

The Miami Heat selected shooting guard Tyler Herro at No. 13 and moved up to select 3-and-D wing KZ Okpala at No. 32 in the 2019 NBA Draft. They also traded away their No. 42 selection of 7-foot-2 stretch five Bol Bol to the Denver Nuggets for a future second-round pick and cash considerations. These are our raw reactions to the unfolding of each of these picks and trades, featuring Giancarlo Nava...

In this special episode of our 2019 NBA Draft Guide, we welcome Cole Zwicker of The Stepien to help us break down the Miami Heat's "potential" big board for their No. 13 pick, heading into Thursday's 2019 NBA Draft (3:22). List of prospects discussed: • Kevin Porter Jr. • P.J. Washington • Brandon Clarke • Nassir Little • Sekou Doombouya • Romeo Langford • Tyler Herro • Keldon Johnson • Rui Hachim...

Another tale of two shows, featuring Giancarlo Navas (host), Brian Goins (producer), Alex Toledo (co-host), and Jack Alfonso (co-host). Gianni's Toronto Raptors crusade has taken a hit after Monday night's Game 5 loss to Golden State in Toronto. He tries to convince everyone in plain sight that Kyle Lowry is not to blame for Toronto's choke job. (1:50). We spend the second half of the show debatin...

A tale of two shows, featuring Giancarlo Navas (host), Brian Goins (producer), Greg "Leif" Sylvander, Alex Toledo, Nekias Duncan, and our two special guests: Lior Kozai (Def Pen Hoops) and Imman (Raptors Twitter). Gianni leads his Raptors crusade by breaking down the NBA Finals subplots, matchup schemes, and narratives entering Thursday night's Game 1 in Toronto (2:28). We spend the second half of...

Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, Genna Mark, and our special guest, Ethan Skolnick (Five Reasons Sports) react immediately after the NBA Draft Lottery LIVE from our first ever "Watch Party" taping at Tap 42 in Midtown Miami. Our host may or may not have been deep in tequila during the making of this episode. Oh...the Heat are picking 13th, by the way. Learn more about your ad cho...

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, and Brian Goins discuss: • Reaction to Juwan Howard likely keeping his spot on Erik Spoelstra's coaching staff with the news of Tyronn Lue nearing an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers to be their new head coach, according to Yahoo Sports.• Revisiting the what-could-have-been-Jimmy-Butler-trade to the Miami Heat fro...

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Greg Leif Sylvander, Cait Ngoepe, and Brian Goins invite Ethan Skolnick, overlord of Five Reasons Sports, as our special guest to discuss:• Reaction and critique of Pat Riley's end of year presser on Saturday• #SauceyNuggets that Leif has heard conveyed to Heat players during exit interviews.• Miami's options on how to create flexibility f...

We celebrate Dwyane Wade in his final NBA game, and Justin Tinsley of the Undefeated joins us to talk about his story, “A trio of legendary nights with Dwyane Wade as he says goodbye to the NBA.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Giancarlo Navas records a one-man, postgame reaction show about his experience witnessing Dwyane Wade's final home game as a member of the Miami Heat, holding back tears from the parking lot at the AmericanAirlines Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Greg Leif Sylvander, and Brian Goins invite Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated's The Crossover as our special guest to discuss:• Rohan's Sports Illustrated cover story on Dwyane Wade• Bonus quotes from Pat Riley and Udonis Haslem that didn't make the story• As Miami's playoff hopes are dwindling, we stroll down Dwyane Wade memory lane in...