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Does a speculated Donovan Mitchell trade make sense? May 13, 2026

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Bleacher Report proposed a Miami Heat package for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, if Mitchell doesn't sign an extension to stay in Cleveland. Does the offer make sense? Would it really set up the Heat for contention? Ethan Skolnick is joined by Eternal Bast.

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Players the Miami Heat could target at No. 13 May 12, 2026

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If they keep the pick, the Miami Heat will have plenty of options with the 13th selection, some that fit specific archetypes. Ethan Skolnick is joined by Adel Burton to identify those players, and discuss the results of the Chicago pre-draft combine so far.

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The most dangerous threat to the Heat for Giannis May 12, 2026

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Some of the teams are the same, and some have shuffled, in the Giannis sweepstakes. Ethan and Alex evaluate all the contenders for his services, and the one that is scarier than the rest.... if he's willing to go there.

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Giannis talks starting again: Who should the Heat try to keep? May 11, 2026

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Here we go.... again. According to ESPN, the Bucks are starting to take calls again about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat will be one of the suitors. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss whether -- after the draft lottery -- anything has changed in terms of who the Heat should try to prioritize keeping... if they can.

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Miami Heat will pick 13th... so what's next? Still Giannis? May 10, 2026

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With the Miami Heat failing to move up in the lottery, and officially slotted to pick 13th, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explore the options at the selection.... but more so whether the pick will be offered to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Which would create more Miami Heat buzz, No. 1 pick or Giannis? May 09, 2026

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Indulging the unlikely possibility that the Miami Heat move up in Sunday's draft lottery, Ethan Skolnick and Eternal Bast discuss whether a top draft pick or the acquisition of Giannis Antetokoumnpo would generate more excitement.

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The good news for the Miami Heat about Giannis May 08, 2026

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It looks like we may have resolution sooner than later, as the Milwaukee Bucks speak about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and he offers his own hints. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the pre-lottery Giannis latest, and the availability of other stars.

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The Kel'el Ware ceiling: Brady Hawk's offseason series May 07, 2026

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We continue evaluating the Miami Heat's current players -- what improved and what needs to. This time, soon-to-be-third-year center Kel'el Ware. Brady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick.

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Worst case scenarios for the Miami Heat offseason May 07, 2026

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We try the Ethan reverse jinx on several occurrences or decisions that could affect the Miami Heat this offseason. What's the worst that can happen -- so we make sure it won't? Greg Sylvander co-hosts.

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The NBA's True 1A's and How It Influences the Heat's Giannis Pursuit May 06, 2026

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How many absolute, no question 1A players are there in the NBA? Ethan and Alex go through the list .... and see if it explains why the Miami Heat have been so all-in on trading for Giannis.

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