Locked On Heat

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

Jimmy Butler's return to Philadelphia did not go as planned for Miami, as the Sixers built an early lead that proved to be insurmountable. I recap the game and what went wrong for the Heat and talk about what happens next and if Justise Winslow might have been able to make a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat had built a 26-point lead and looked like they would run away with an easy win but the Bulls came back after a big fourth-quarter run. Jimmy Butler had another huge night (27 points) and Kendrick Nunn had a big game back in his hometown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duncan Robinson hit nine 3-pointers, just shy of the franchise record, to help push the team past the Cleveland Cavaliers, improving Miami's record at home to 6-0 and 10-3 overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I talk about Saturday's win over the Pelicans, whether we should worry about Justise Winslow's health, and some potential trades that might help Miami this season and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami built a big lead and continued their impressive playmaking and passing, building a 27-point lead that looked like the start of a blowout. The Cavaliers hung in there and cut the lead to just 10 points in the fourth quarter but a big night from rookie Kendrick Nunn (23 points) and some all-around awesomeness from Bam Adebayo helped seal the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Detroit Pistons were tired and shorthanded but they gave Miami a run for their money. Luckily, the Heat had built a big lead and were carried by Jimmy Butler (20 pts, 13 assists), along with Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic. I'll answer your questions about the game, including how Miami is better this year at holding on to a lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part 2 to of this week's mailbag, I talk about Miami's chances of going deep in the playoffs if they add Andre Iguodala, whether Goran Dragic should be added to the starting lineup and if there's a chance of adding a big man (Blake Griffin? Kevin Love?) via a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Given the recent news about Dion Waiters, I go into a bit about what's happened and the events that led to this point. I also open up the mailbag about Justise Winslow, Meyers Leonard and break down some stats about Miami's ability to finish at the rim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat were on the second night of a back-to-back set and kept it competitive for a while before ultimately falling apart versus LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defense. I'll talk about Erik Spoelstra's use of the zone defense, Kelly Olynyk's struggles and the latest reports in a tumultuous season for Dion Waiters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Heat bounced back against Phoenix with big performances from Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic, and improve to 6-2 on the year. I answer questions about Kendrick Nunn and whether it might be time to move on from Justise Winslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Miami looks to bounce back against 5-2 Phoenix, I talked with Brendon Kleen of Locked On Suns to answer some of his questions about the Heat, why Devin Booker has taken a leap and to check in on Tyler Johnson as we preview Thursday night's game between both teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices