“While some contend the Heat acted with too much haste in extending Nikola Jovic, there seems to be enough there with Pelle to avoid the risk of dealing with free agency.

Larsson is eligible for a four-year extension at a projected maximum of $93 million. He also has the option to move into restricted free agency next summer, where the Heat will be able to match outside offers. His extension window is open through June.”

I just realized that the first Heat preseason game this year is THE FIRST preseason game of the NBA season.

Crazy to think we will play the first game of the year and the last game of the year, if you catch my drift....

They have been this Dynasty over the last 4 to 5 years where everyone is tired of them Winning so much. The Heat have redone the place but folks act like they have been doing all of this winning. Very weird.

More trash talk from ESPN about the Heat. Notable quote:

Basketball Power Index rank: No. 10

"This Heat team is an experiment in surrounding a great player (Antetokounmpo) with several mostly marginal players, an exercise Milwaukee conducted last season. The Bucks' prediction last year was for 46 wins and they actually won 32. And the Heat wins prediction for this year is ... 46."

So, I'm Heat fan from Brazil, had the opportunity to watch a Heat game against the Lakers at Staples Center (we won, by the way). I'll probably be visiting Florida between November and December and would really like to watch an NBA game, specially a Heat game. What would be the best way to buy a single game ticket?

Seeing our guys play internationally.

I landed at the airport in Cayman Islands and look who greeted me in customs!

https://x.com/miamiheat/status/2094079132963348547?s=46&t=8wijmCttUA_3P2p2L5HsyQ

Came across this video that explained why Bam is special. After watching it, you gotta have more respect for Bam and what he does for the team - perhaps, Herro should watch it too. LOL

I’m feeling pretty good about our starters, and the depth is looking better by the day. Pelle and Jovic have both had strong international play, and THJ will be a nice addition to the rotation.

That said, I still wonder how we stack up against teams like Philly, New York, Toronto, and
Cleveland in the East.

Do you think this roster is good enough to compete with that group, or do we still need another move?

This is definitely the edibles talking, but after watching some World Cup clips, is there a world where Pelle and Jovic end up better than JJJ, Ware and Jaku?

The version of Pelle I’m watching is comparable offensively to JJJ last year (he’s like a jimmy-lite inside with the footwork) and a better defender. If Jovic stays to the guy he’s been internationally (and 2 seasons ago) with his size and improved d, he could be super valuable.

It’s the nba and crazy shit happens… especially when coaching and development plays such a big role in the outcomes for you players. Realistically if just one of them hits we become top of conference contenders. So fired up for this season

https://x.com/nbaunitracker/status/2093798369512845588