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Tony Mejia

Tony Mejia

Joined: Sep 12, 2024

Tony has covered the NBA since 2005, with stops at CBS Sports and Vegas Insider. He is a graduate of University of Central Florida.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant looks to be headed elsewhere, and Miami Heat legend and NBA analyst Udonis Haslem believes Erik Spoelstra gives his team an edge in the sweepstakes.
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Udonis Haslem Feels Miami Heat Has Major Advantage in Kevin Durant Chase

Reports have linked Kevin Durant's camp focusing on the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat as potential destinations. NBA analyst Udonis Haslem feels Miami has an edge due to Erik Spoelstra.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will soon make a decision on whether to stay put or request a trade, but the Miami Heat shouldn't hold their breath that he'll follow in LeBron James' footsteps and choose them as his next destination in the latest NBA sweepstakes.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes Set to Deal Miami Heat a Reality Check

Giannis Antetokounmpo met with the Milwaukee Bucks at the end of May and has a trip to Brazil planned, but a trade request won't make most NBA teams happy, including the Miami Heat.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo have had plenty of battles over the years and could end up teammates or being traded for one another this offseason.
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Giannis' Affinity for "Florida Cities" Should Have Miami Heat Dreaming Up Trades

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo cited Florida cities as those he's most enjoyed visiting, potentially signaling that he'd prefer a trade to the Miami Heat if he requests a deal.

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Miami Heat team president Pat Riley won't have to watch Jimmy Butler celebrate a championship with the Golden State Warriors after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them 4-1 in the West semis.
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Jimmy Butler's Demise Allows Pat Riley to Write Final Miami Heat Chapter On His Terms

Miami Heat president Pat Riley was spared from having Jimmy Butler overshadow his final chapter by immediately competing for a championship with the Golden State Warriors post-trade.

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Duke forward Cooper Flagg is expected to be selected No. 1 by the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Draft. The Miami Heat would have had the 11th seed's ping-pong ball combination but moved out of the lottery by winning the Play-In Tournament.
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Dallas Mavs Win NBA Draft Lottery in Spot that Would've Belonged to Miami Heat

The Dallas Mavericks turned a 1.8 percent chance into the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, winning the lottery in the spot that would've belonged to the Miami Heat.

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Gregg Popovich officially relinquished head coaching duties with the San Antonio Spurs, moving into the team president's role and handing the reins to successor Mitch Johnson.
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Miami Heat's Pat Riley Weighs in on Gregg Popovich's Move to Front Office

Miami Heat president Pat Riley shared his thoughts on now counterpart Gregg Popovich, who officially retired from coaching but will stay on with the San Antonio Spurs.

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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro can negotiate a new contract extension in October and has been told it will be considered, but team president Pat Riley was non-committal on the situation at his end-of-year press conference.
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Miami Heat's Tyler Herro Should Worry After Pat Riley's Thoughts On Extension

Miami Heat president Pat Riley addressed the contract situation of All-Star Tyler Herro, stopping short of guaranteeing he'll be offered an extension come October.

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Miami Heat team president Pat Riley will address the media on Friday in his annual end-of-the-season press conference and should have plenty of material to expound upon.
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Pat Riley Should Pull No Punches in Roasting Critics, Struggling Miami Heat

Miami Heat president Pat Riley's annual end-of-the year press conference will be held Friday, and he should pull no punches in assessing where his team stands after a rough season.

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Australian McLaren driver Oscar Piastri emerged victorious at F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday in a race attended by numerous celebrities and several members of the Miami Heat.
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Miami Heat Represented Heavily at Star-Studded Grand Prix

Miami Heat players Davion Mitchell, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Haywood Highsmith were among those in attendance at the Miami Grand Prix, which attracted numerous celebrities and was won by McLaren's Oscar Piastri.

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Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, who will appear as the top color analyst on NBA on NBC telecasts next season, made a cameo on Saturday Night Live alongside host Quinta Brunson and music superstar Sabrina Carpenter in the opening monologue.
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Miami Heat Legend Dwyane Wade Makes Surprise Cameo on SNL

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade appeared on Saturday Night Live on May 3, joining stars Quinta Brunson and Sabrina Carpenter in an opening monologue song about being short.

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Miami Heat president Pat Riley didn't address media at this week's exit interviews, but once he makes a decision on his future, faces a pivotal summer filled with personnel decision if he decides to stay put.
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Miami Heat Exit Interviews Reveal Franchise Waiting on Pat Riley

Pat Riley didn't speak at Miami Heat exit interviews, but once he decides his future, shaping the team he's run for 30 years hinges on many tough offseason decisions.

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Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo said he knows sweeping changes are inevitable with Pat Riley at the helm following his team's brutal playoff effort.
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Miami Heat Should Consider No One Untouchable Following Playoff Debacle

The Miami Heat were swept out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs in historic fashion by the Cleveland Cavs and now head into an offseason where changes are mandatory.

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