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Miami Heat: The latest on LeBron and more one day before moratorium lifts Jul 05, 2026

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It's almost July 6th, when the moratorium will be lifted and the players can officially sign with new teams. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Greg Sylvander to run through the latest developments and backstories regarding LeBron James, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade completion and more.

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Rich Paul, LeBron James, the Miami Heat and the Whiteboard Jul 03, 2026

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LeBron James's agent, Rich Paul, was on a podcast with Max Kellerman and revealed the positives about several different destinations for LeBron James, including Miami. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down Paul's comments and the chances of James ending up back with the Heat, as opposed to Cleveland and other teams.

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How would LeBron fit with the Miami Heat? Jul 02, 2026

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As the possibility of a LeBron James return to Miami looms, Brady Hawk is joined by Jeremy Tache to discuss the fit with the Heat’s current core, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

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Powell gone, LeBron in play and more as Miami Heat free agency continues Jul 01, 2026

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As the Norman Powell era in Miami comes to an end after just one All-Star season, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through what happened there -- as well as the latest on LeBron James, Mitchell Robinson and others.

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The Miami Heat sign Tim Hardaway Jr. and Simone Fontecchio Jul 01, 2026

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Greg, Alex, Brady and Timothy Bain go LIVE on YouTube to discuss the Heat's acquisition of Tim Hardaway Jr. while re-signing Italian shooter Simone Fontecchio.

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LIVE SPECIAL: Nekias Duncan joins as the Miami Heat's Giannis build begins Jun 30, 2026

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Ethan, Alex and Brady welcome Nekias Duncan from The Dunker Spot for an hour special on the Five Reasons YouTube channel, in which they go over additional moves, expectations and more for this new Miami Heat era with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Andrew Wiggins opts-in, extends with Miami Heat Jun 29, 2026

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The Miami Heat agreed to an extension with forward Andrew Wiggins (of $34 million over two seasons) after Wiggins opted in to play for $30 million this season. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo react to the news -- and discuss the ramifications.

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The layers to Miami Heat free agency Jun 28, 2026

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We're hearing a lot of names that might be Miami Heat targets, and they are not all created equal. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the various lists, and align them with financial realities and priorities.

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All the shooters the Miami Heat may pursue Jun 27, 2026

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With Giannis Antektokounmpo in the fold, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo review the list of available, and possibly available, shooters and scorers that could be added to the Miami Heat backcourt.

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How the Miami Heat can afford LeBron James Jun 26, 2026

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Now that Giannis is on board in Miami, the attention of NBA media has turned to LeBron James. And yes, this is something the Heat should and will explore. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo bring on Brian Goins of Miami Heat Beat to discuss the possibility of James re-joining Miami, and how financially it could get done.

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