The Miami Heat Beat Podcast

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219: The Culture Center // Is Pop On The Hot Seat? Sep 12, 2019

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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 get defeated by a France team led by Evan Fournier?

• The Miami Heat exercise Bam Adebayo's 2020 team option ahead of the 2019 season. Could this be a gesture signifying Miami is trying to show Bam it values him and is hoping they're able to workout a longterm extension? Would Miami dare allow him to become a restricted free agent?

• We may or may not have come up with the greatest segment idea for next season... The Winner Within book readings, featuring possible player analysis on passages.

….and so much more!!!

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218: Legit Schedule Talk Aug 15, 2019

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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 breakdown NBA schedule talk with two key takeaways no one else is saying about the Miami Heat's 2019-20 schedule release.

• Gianni reacts to his own tweets about hating dogs...we're sorry for his actions

....and so much more!!!

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217: Captain BAMerica Aug 07, 2019

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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 Leonard are the NBA's greatest power couple. Too bad Gianni doesn't know who the hell they are.

• Nekias and Gianni break down rotations and mismatches for how Miami will out-scheme Hassan Whiteside off the floor in his return.

....and so much more!!!

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216: Dripped 💧Too Hard Aug 01, 2019

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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, then revisit some of the transactions that led up to The Big 3's arrival, including the likes of Michael Beasley to Shawn Marion, Marcus Banks, and Jermaine O'Neal.

• Why is 'Home Alone' Poland's most favorite Christmas movie?

• We bring back a new MHB After Dark segment as Gianni reveals his most vulnerable story ever shared on the pod.

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215: No Haul For Chris Paul Jul 17, 2019

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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 acquire Oklahoma City All-Star guard Chris Paul after missing out on the Russell Westbrook sweepstakes. However, the Heat aren't as aggressive unless they can recoup one or two of their 2021 and 2023 first-round picks in a CP3 deal.

• Is CP3 at his age and supermax contract worth the risk for the Heat? What’s the most Miami should be willing to give up?

• Who would Miami ideally target as a third star? Could Bradley Beal find his way out of Washington if he turns down his extension in less than two weeks?

• We bring back the #MHBMailbag segment and answer some of your best Twitter questions!

Expect more content (podcasts, live shows, videos, and stories) to come. Follow us at MiamiHeatBeat.com and on Twitter @miaheatbeat.

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214: Westbrook Wars // #HerroHive Jul 10, 2019

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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?• Leif brings back the “MHB Hope Traffic” segment with his spin on how Pat Riley sees the opportunity of landing Westbrook as a no-brainer transaction.• What would a team surrounded by Westbrook and Jimmy Butler look like? Could they co-exist and be a good enough tandem to vault Miami into Eastern Conference contention?• The guys break down Tyler Herro’s impressive Summer League performance with analysis from Nekias and Alex, who are covering Vegas Summer League as credentialed media.…and so much more!!!

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213: Jimmy Butler Trade Analysis // Whiteside Gone Jul 02, 2019

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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 Internet rumors• Boogie Cousins taking a meeting with the Heat?…and so much more!!!

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🚨 Emergency Pod 🚨: Jimmy Butler Traded to Miami Heat Reaction Jul 01, 2019

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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 absorb salary) to acquire Jimmy Butler, who signed a 4-year, $142 million contract.
Miami is reported to have traded Josh Richardson to the Sixers, with a mix of Goran Dragic, Kelly Olynyk, and Derrick Jones Jr. potentially on the move to Dallas, as well.

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212: Cap Gymnastics (Jimmy Butler Sign-and-Trade) w/ Albert Nahmad (HeatHoops.com) Jun 27, 2019

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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 nearly $100 million-plus in cap space if the Heat plan their moves right.• What moves Albert would make if he was the Heat's GM?• Projecting the future salary cap spikes of the NBA• How Tyler Johnson was the catalyst for Miami forgoing its cap flexibility...• Could Miami have done more to retain Dwyane Wade back in 2016?...and so much more!!!

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211: Blue Bols // Can I Be Your Herro Baby? Jun 21, 2019

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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 Navas (host), Brian Goins (producer), Christian Hernandez (co-host), Jack Alfonso (co-host), Nekias Duncan (co-host), and Alex Toledo (co-host).
• First-round reaction of Tyler Herro: (18:56)
• Second-round reaction of KZ Okpala: (41:26)
• Second-round reaction of Bol Bol: (52:26)

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