Aidan Chacon

Joined: Jun 27, 2025

Aidan has been a contributor to Miami Heat On SI since June of 2025. He has a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media & Communications from Florida International University’s School of journalism. He also wrote and produced content for Caplin News.

The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) dunking over the Philadelphia 76ers' Paul Reed (left).

The New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25) dribbles while being defended by the Miami Heat's Tyler Herro (14) during Monday night's game in Madison Square Garden, New York, on March 17th, 2025.

Apr 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) talk against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) reacts with guard Davion Mitchell (45), Bam Adebayo (13) and Haywood Highsmith (24) the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Kaseya Center on March 21, 2025, in Miami.

Dec 10, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat team president Pat Riley looks on during the first half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Pat Riley traded for Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Kyle Lowry. Since then, Rozier has had an underwhelming one-and-a-half seasons with the Miami Heat. ESPN ranked his trade to Miami as their worst mistake since 2020.

Apr 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (center) looks on from the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter during game four for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Miami Heat have their 2025-2026 roster evaluated and categorized after the arrivals of Norman Powell and Kasparas Jakucionis. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo look to lead this team to another playoff berth in 2026.

Jan 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Udonis Haslem speaks after his jersey was lifted to the rafters during the retirement ceremony during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Miami Heat and ESPN's Udonis Haslem says Giannis Antetokounmpo is definitely staying with the Milwaukee Bucks long-term.

Apr 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) in the fourth quarter during game four for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Davion Mitchell spoke to the media, updating Miami Heat fans on his status after signing a two-year extension with the team.

Mar 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18)defends Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Kevin Love tweeted about being the "math problem" of his 3-team traded that included the Miami Heat, Utah Jazz, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Love, 36, was sent to the young Utah Jazz squad while Norman Powell was sent to the Miami Heat.