Locked On Heat

The Heat hosted the best team in the NBA and put together their best defensive effort of the season, keeping Milwaukee's two All-Stars in check, while getting some continued hot shooting from Jae Crowder. Miami's best win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami is back to their winning ways after a back-to-back set of victories at home. I break down both games before getting to some of your questions about the team's chemistry, a potential new identity, the incredible impact of Duncan Robinson and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up 12 with just 4:30 left to play, the Heat stopped being able to defend, take care of the ball or shoot. They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team that has one just five times since the start of 2020. It was ugly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat were up by 19 to start the fourth quarter before everything - coaching, offense, defense - just fell apart. The Cavs took advantage before closing the game out in overtime. I talk about what went wrong and why the loss might not be as bad as everyone thinks it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giancarlo Navas stops by the show to talk about the Dwyane Wade 3-day "L3GACY" celebration, and Wade's lasting impact in South Florida as the greatest figure in South Florida sports history. We talk about Wade's personality, Bam's role as the next team superstar and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rohan Nadkarni of SI.com stops by to talk about Dwyane Wade's upcoming jersey retirement ceremony, plus Miami's successful All-Star Weekend, Duncan Robinson, Dion Waiters, and potential playoff battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My thoughts from Chicago on the 2020 All-Star Weekend, including Derrick Jones Jr.'s well-deserved trophy in the Slam Dunk contest, Kendrick Nunn and Duncan Robinson's strong showings and why Bam Adebayo is the man-of-the-hour and the future of the Miami Heat franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat had a 5-point cushion at halftime but were outscored in the second half by 20 points and end the road trip with a loss in Utah. I recap the game, talk about relying too much on Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn's struggles, and Miami's history with the "turd quarter." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After three straight losses, the Heat welcomed back Jimmy Butler into the starting lineup and he was back to his usual All-Star form. Jae Crowder continues to impress in his second game with Miami, and Kelly Olynyk reached a career-high with 11 assists. Plus, I talk about the Joel Embiid-to-Miami possibilities fueled by his social media posts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Heat still battling injuries, Miami struggled to contain Damian Lillard's hot shooting. But new addition Jae Crowder was excellent in his debut, and Goran Dragic had 27 points to help carry the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miami Heat have acquired Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill from the Grizzlies, so I talk about the trade, why it works for Miami, and answer your questions about the deadline and how the new players can impact Miami's run to a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat lost to the LA Clippers on Wednesday night, just hours after a trade to acquire Andre Iguodala was reported as done, sending Justise Winslow to the Grizzlies. A third team might be involved before Thursday's trade deadline as Miami makes a push for a deep playoff run. I break down the loss, the trade and what's next for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the reports that Miami has emerged as a potential trade partner to acquire Andre Iguodala, I break down the pros and cons of adding the 3-time champion, and then look at what Miami should - and maybe will - do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Butler was his superstar self on Monday, scoring 38 points in a blowout victory over the Sixers. I recap one of the best offensive games in Heat history and how this week, with a the trade deadline and a long road trip ahead, could be a pivotal turning point for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to open up the mailbag to talk about if Kendrick Nunn has a chance at Rookie of the Year, what kind of player should target in trades, and just how deep this team can go in the Eastern Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg drops by for a great show to talk about Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo as All-Stars, Giannis to the Heat, Tyler Herro and Kendrick Nunn and perceptions about Miami around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giancarlo Navas of the Miami Heat Beat podcast joins the show to talk about concerns regarding the Heat's postseason chances, how the media cover Dion Waiters, Kobe Bryant and Kendrick Nunn and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Orlando Magic has been a problem for Miami in recent years but Bam Adebayo is not the player he was, leading the Heat with a triple-double in a blowout victory. With the roster healthy, is a trade still a necessity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I talk about the loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, before getting into Friday's loss to the LA Clippers and the return of Dion Waiters that includes a full interview with Dion from Sunday's practice session in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I break down Jimmy Butler being left off the starting unit in the upcoming All-Star game, as well as answer some questions about Dion Waiters, Giannis Antetokounmpo and what kind of player Miami might be targeting before the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices