Locked On Heat

Happy New Year! I go over Miami's big weekend and their unexpected loss to Washington, then I talked to Kendrick Nunn about his upcoming matchup versus Kyle Lowry before getting into whether the Heat can afford to pay Duncan Robinson in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat were able to hold on to win a playoff-like game versus Utah and Tyler Herro was the hero of the game. I break down what that means so much for the future of Miami. Plus, a look at the upcoming matchup versus Indiana, and the return of Justise Winslow and Dion Waiters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first segment, I talk about the return of Goran Dragic and a dominant Friday win over the New York Knicks before taking a deep dive on Miami's next opponent, the Utah Jazz, and their dominant duo of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Pina of SB Nation pops by the show to talk about Bam Adebayo's continued growth and unreached potential, his chances of being an All-Star and why he's emerged as one of the best players in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat were looking to avenge a blowout loss to Philadelphia in November and they did it behind Kendrick Nunn (26 points), Bam Adebayo (23 points) and the zone defense that kept the Sixers uncomfortable all night. While the Sixers did cut the lead at the end of the game, Miami hit some clutch free throws to improve their record to 20-8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this mailbag episode, I get into the possibility of acquiring Jrue Holiday, if there's a big man on the market that makes sense for Miami, a discussion about the "value" of Kendrick Nunn and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat struggled in Memphis despite 25 points from Jimmy Butler. I talked about Miami's zone defense, Memphis' pick-and-roll, and a sluggish overall game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'll recap the loss to the Lakers and thrilling overtime win over Dallas, before getting into the latest Dion Waiters news and appreciating that Bam Adebayo is really, really good. And how patient should we be with Justise Winslow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

National media outlets are finally starting to watch Miami and they're realizing that Bam Adebayo is a star-on-the-rise. Plus, with the Lakers playing a huge nationally-televised game on Friday, I unveil my plan to stop Los Angeles' superstar duo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the team in-between games, I answered some questions about whether David Fizdale might come back to the sidelines besides Coach Spo, and if a trade for Jrue Holiday and D'Angelo Russell could be in Miami's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat were down six with just under a minute left to play but were able to tie it up and dominate the overtime period to knock off the Atlanta Hawks for the third time this season. Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler both had triple-doubles and three players scored 30 points or more tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is a trade really the best course of action for Miami? I debate how realistic it is and the pros and cons of making a move. Plus, I talk about Tyler Herro's growth and impact before previewing the upcoming matchup with the Hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Playing their third game in four nights, the Heat looked mostly flat against the Boston Celtics, who remain undefeated at home. Jimmy Butler, after a triple-double in Tuesday's overtime win over the Raptors, finished with a season-high 37 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I address some of the concerns from Heat fans, including how Justise Winslow can be an impact player, the expectations for this season and a look ahead to the games against Toronto and Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Butler hit some clutch free throws down the stretch and led some incredible team defense to help lead the Heat past the Brooklyn Nets for the first of a 3-game road trip. Goran Dragic led all Miami scorers with 24 points and continues to be an incredible asset off the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! Today's episode is a good one, with some talk about the recent Rockets loss but also the return of Wes Goldberg, former Locked On Heat co-host and Warriors beat reporter. We talk about life covering this version of Golden State and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat blew out the Rockets the last time these two teams faced each other but will Houston be able to get their revenge when they host Miami? Locked On Rockets host Jackson Gatlin joins me on the show to breakdown the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami bounced back with a big win over the Charlotte Hornets, lead by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. I'll recap the game and address the rumors that the Heat might be looking to make a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Monday Mailbag episode so I'll answer your questions about what moves Miami could make to shore up the roster, if Chicago's Zach LaVine is an option for the Heat and the latest news regarding Dion Waiters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat bounced back with a big win over the Charlotte Hornets, led by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, each of whom scored 21 points. I'll recap the game and talk about the rumors that Miami might be looking to make a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices