Locked On Heat

Chris Bosh has taken to social media to let the public know he's willing and able to play basketball, but will the Miami Heat have him back? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss on the latest episode of Locked On Heat. They also continue their series ranking the top five players at every position in Miami Heat history with power forwards. Who takes the top spot on one of their lists may surprise you. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. #MiamiHEAT #NBA #basketball This episode of Locked On Heat is sponsored by SeatGeek, the best app for buying and selling tickets. Using the promo code mentioned in the show, SeatGeek will send you $20 after making your first ticket purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

ESPN projects that the Miami Heat will finish 10th in the Eastern Conference. Are they being underrated? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil answer that question in Monday's Mailbag. Plus, what reason do Heat fans have to be optimistic, which sophomore is more likely to get traded, can Josh Richardson be as good as Phoenix's Devin Booker and are the Heat worried about another team snatching up Briante Weber from the D-League? Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing along with their summer series, Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) rank the top five small forwards in Miami Heat history. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. This episode of Locked On Heat is sponsored by SeatGeek, the smartest way to buy and sell tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Team USA winning the gold medal and break down the Miami Heat's schedule before getting to the mailbag (22:00). If the Miami Heat could make one trade and make the NBA Finals, what would it be? Wes and David answer that question and more, including: Can Goran Dragic achieve Steve Nash-level success, and what's the down side of tanking? Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the Beno Udrih signing mean for the rest of the Miami Heat's roster, including guys like Briante Weber? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss before ranking the top five shooting guards in Miami Heat history. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would it take for the Miami Heat to trade for Rudy Gay? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explore the options, including shipping off Tyler Johnson and Goran Dragic. Other questions include if they prefer to get players or picks in return for Dragic, if Tyler Johnson or Jordan Clarkson has higher upside and if Gordon Hayward could be a target in 2017. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miami Heat have a long history of bringing some of the best players at their positions to South Beach, but point guard isn’t exactly one of the positions. However, Miami’s had some big names who have passed through, and not so big names who have made long careers in Miami. So, who are the best point guards in Heat history? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil rank and debate their top five in the latest episode of Locked On Heat. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Miami Heat an option for Stephen Curry when he becomes a free agent in 2017? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explore this question and more on this edition of Mailbag Monday. Other questions include who among Miami's glutton of guards makes the team, was matching Tyler Johnson a mistake and if the Heat will sign Beno Udrih. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil are joined by CBS Sports writer Matt Moore to discuss the Miami Heat's offseason, including Dwyane Wade's questionable departure from the team, Hassan Whiteside's ceiling, if Tyler Johnson is worth his contract and the future with Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson. Not to mention some skepticism on 'Suicide Squad.' Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dion Waiters has signed with the Miami Heat and Wes Goldberg and David Ramil couldn't [extreme Chandler Bing voice] BE more excited. They talk about the deal Waiters took to come to Miami, how he fits into the Heat's locker room and what his role will and should be on the team. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our Monday Mailbag has been moved up to Friday! Would we still take Justise Winslow in a do-over of last year's NBA draft? Who backs up Goran Dragic at point guard? Who starts at power forward if Chris Bosh can't play this season, and who on the Heat has a chance to make the All-Star team? Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Dwyane Wade gone, who becomes the Miami Heat's most important player? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss the options. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us on iTunes and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @LockedOnHeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should NBA teams be expected to give long-time players like Dwyane Wade that "Kobe money"? Did Pat Riley mess up, and is the relationship between the Heat and Wade ruined forever? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk about this and more on today's episode of Locked On Heat Presented By Heat Check. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, audioBoom and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Riley talked to the media during his offseason press conference and said a lot of things. But did he say anything at all? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dive in and parse Riley's comments, including if he's at fault for Dwyane Wade's departure, if Chris Bosh will play this season and his confidence in the Heat's young core and Erik Spoelstra. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes, audioBoom and Stitcher. Like what you hear? Rate us and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the Miami Heat trade Josh McRoberts before the season? Should the Heat tank the season? What are realistic expectations for Justise Winslow, Josh Richardson and Briante Weber? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil answer these questions on today's Mailbag Monday. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes and audioBoom. Like what you hear? Rate us and leave a review, it helps. To ask mailbag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now a week removed from Dwyane Wade's departure from the Miami Heat, we have heard more reports on what actually led to the split. On their weekly Heat Check, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil revisit the Wade situation. Also, with Russell Westbrook being rumored to be on the trade block, they talk about possible traded the Heat could offer the Thunder (30:00) including if it's worth including Justise Winslow in a deal. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes and audioBoom. Like what you hear? Rate us and leave a review, it helps. To ask mail bag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Tim Duncan retiring from the Spurs and Dwyane Wade leaving the Heat, a lot of talk has been about the culture of these NBA organizations. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk about the idea of culture, and if the one in Miami is stable enough to survive the post-Wade era. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes and audioBoom. Like what you hear? Rate us and leave a review, it helps. To ask mail bag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Udonis Haslem isn't happy about Dwyane Wade's departure but understands he has a job to do as the de facto leader of the Miami Heat. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk about the importance of Haslem's role after breaking down the acquisitions of Luke Babbitt and Willie Reed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miami Heat matched the Brooklyn Nets' offer for Tyler Johnson and Wes Goldberg and David Ramil are here to break it all down. Is it wrong that the Heat paid Johnson but were reluctant to give Wade what he wanted? Is Johnson worth $50 million over four years? Can he live up to the deal? What will his role be next season? All that and more on today's Locked On Heat podcast. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes and audioBoom. Like what you hear? Rate us and leave us a review, it helps. To ask mail bag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miami Heat had a busy weekend, signing free agents Derrick Williams, James Johnson and Wayne Ellington. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down what each signing means and the roles they will play on the Heat this season. Locked On Heat is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found on iTunes. Like what you hear? Rate us and leave us a review, it helps. To ask mail bag questions, inquire about advertising or to just say hi, email us at LockedOnHeat@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices