After Vox Media and SB Nation NBA made the recent difficult decision to let go of several sports blogs on their roster, Hot Hot Hoops has found a new home on Substack. https://hothothoops.substack.com Same writing team, same URL (coming soon!), same coverage! We’re excited about the new challenges ahead and we’re grateful for our loyal and new readers along for the ride. Since 2009, Hot Hot Hoops has consistently delivered the #1 site for all things Miami HEAT — whether it be late-breaking news, timely game coverage, and our talented writing team delivering exclusive in-depth analysis of the ..read more

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The arena has been known as the “Miami-Dade Arena” since FTX went bankrupt. After the cryptocurrency exchange FTX collapsed into bankruptcy in late 2022, the arena the Miami Heat played in because known only as the “Miami-Dade Arena.” We may soon have a new name for the arena — the Kaseya Center. Looks Kaseya deal for Miami Heat arena rights is done — up for a vote April 4. Twist: name would be the Kaseya Center. https://t.co/xWQpNDnYre — Doug Hanks (@doug_hanks) March 30, 2023 Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava released a proposal for a $117 mil ..read more

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Just a week ago, Miami was within striking distance of the 5th seed. They respond with 3 straight L’s. The Miami Heat have had several chances to take control of the standings. They made a push to come so close to the 5th seed, trailing by only 1.5 games at one point. Now it’s looking more and more slim of getting there, as the Heat have dropped 3 straight games since, including tonight’s loss in New York 101-92. Miami is now sitting at an underwhelming 40-37 record and now 1.5 games behind the 6th seed Brooklyn Nets. The Nets have a much easier remaining schedule ..read more

John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Despite a strong first quarter, Miami wasn’t able to muster any sort of offense against a surging Raptors’ squad First Half With Jimmy sitting due to neck pain, Oladipo found himself in the starting lineup - but it was Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro who would handle the brunt of the offensive load to start getting the Heat out to a 10-point lead. Miami’s decision early to go into a zone defensive set would cost them as Scottie Barnes and OG Annoy erased the Heat lead. The Heat did a great job guarding the three but were lit up in the midrange, Despite a strong ..read more

John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Heat seek to bounce back in Toronto. This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! The Miami Heat (40-35) hit the road in the first night of a back-to-back set with tonight’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors (37-38). Kyle Lowry is available tonight as is Cody Zeller but Jimmy Butler is out with neck soreness, perhaps with an eye towards tomorrow’s matchup in New York. Injury Report: Heat Kyle Lowry, available Jimmy Butler, out Orlando Robinson, out Nikola Jovic, out Jamal Cain, out Gabe Vincent, available Raptors Gary Trent Jr., questionable W ..read more

John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Heat are 1-2 against the Raptors this season and will try to even up the season series. Game Story: The 40-35 and now 7th seed (again) Miami Heat will look to bounce back from Saturday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets with a matchup in Toronto. The Toronto Raptors are 37-38 and sitting in 9th place in the Eastern Conference, fighting for play-in positioning. They are coming off a win the other night in which OG Anunoby dropped a near 30 point performance on strong efficiency. This Raptors team is very deceiving… similar to Miami, they are much better than the ..read more

Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images It’ll cost him. The Miami Heat have just finished their “4 Days of 40” celebration of 20-year veteran Udonis Haslem. The Miami native will retire at the end of this season. And at the Heat’s Family Festival on Sunday, Haslem reiterated his plan to be a minority owner of the team. NEW: Insight on Heat’s lack of activity in the trade market. For those who have asked me about this, some things you should know. PLUS Riley on Haslem’s future; Haslem addresses mayor question: https://t.co/4aKtd1td3U — Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) March 27, 2023 When ..read more

Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports In what was considered a “must-win” Miami dropped the ball in this one. The Miami Heat get blown out at home in what was an important matchup for playoff seeding against the Brooklyn Nets, 129-100. The Heat dropped to 40-35 on the season as the Nets improve to 40-34, pushing Miami back to the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Nets have also swept the season series against the Heat 3-0. After starting the game off hot, the return of the “turd quarter” was too much to overcome. Just an ugly game in the second half on both ends of the court for a Heat team that ..read more

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Miami is mostly at full strength tonight in an important game with playoff implications. This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! The Miami Heat (40-34) host the Brooklyn Nets (39-34) tonight at the Miami-Dade Arena in an important clash that could help decided whether or not either team can directly qualify for the NBA Playoffs. Kyle Lowry is available tonight as is Caleb Martin while Cody Zeller and rookie Nikola Jovic remain on the Heat’s injury list. Injury Report: Heat Kyle Lowry, available - Left Knee; Soreness Cody Zeller, out - Nasal; Fr ..read more

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Can they avoid the play-in? We are at a very important moment in the 2022-23 Miami Heat season. Has it gone as planned, or as wished? Nope. But there’s still time to make noise, and with eight games left in the regular season, there’s no better time than now to make said noise. Let’s dive into their road ahead as we conclude this chaotic regular season. March 25: vs. Brooklyn Nets (39-34) Skinny: The Nets have been Jekyll and Hyde since the trade deadline. They beat Miami 116-105 on Feb. 15, behind a career performance from Mikal Bridges, which was their only ..read more