Speculation intensifies as rumors swirl around Luka Doncic potentially joining the Miami Heat, while LeBron James' future with the Lakers remains uncertain. Doncic's contract negotiations are reportedly tense,

And now, as the league begins a partnership with two streaming services, watching Heat games might again become a bit more expensive this season, depending on the whims of the league and multiple rights-holders, and also depending on whether you currently subscribe to two major streaming services.

At times, summer league can be as much about those out of view as those on the court. For the Miami Heat, four such names have been part of that buzz, each with ties to the team.

Heat Urged to Pursue LeBron James Reunion, Deal NBA Champion Wing to Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat remain hungry for a true chance at competing for an NBA title in a depleted Eastern Conference heading into 2025-26.

The Miami Heat were very quiet to begin NBA free agency. Pat Riley held back from making big moves until he got involved in a three-team trade that brought Norman Powell to town. While the team has been quiet for the most part, there are still quality free agents available that the Heat could pursue.

Luka Doncic becomes eligible to sign a four year, $229 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on August 2. However, Doncic could stand to make more in th

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins is expected to remain with the team for the start of the 2025-26 season, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

The Miami Heat enters the first round of the two-round NBA Draft on Wednesday (8 p.m., ABC and ESPN) with the 20th overall pick (acquired from the Golden State Warriors in the February Jimmy Butler trade), with that selection expected to come between 9:40 p.m. and 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday.