Mateo Mayorga

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

Mateo has covered the Miami Heat and the NBA since 2020, including the 2020 Finals through Zoom and the 2023 Finals in person. He also writes for Five Reasons Sports Network about the WNBA and boxing, and can be read at SB Nation’s Pounding the Rock for coverage on the San Antonio Spurs. Twitter: @MateoMayorga23

Apr 1, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley looks on after the game against the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Remembering Dwyane Wade's big-time performance from 20 years ago on this day, one of many that James Harden has never matched when it matters.

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Peyton Watson is just the type of guy that should interest the Miami Heat since he’s highly athletic, long, has the heart for defense, and is blossoming on the attack.

Dec 29, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) go for a loose ball during the first half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Someone playing in the NBA's Central Division would be ideal to pair with Bam Adebayo

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When it comes to Wiggins, his stats may not jump off the page, but they are very good and he does something that is very hard to find in the league: score 15 points or more and spend most of the time guarding the other team‘s best perimeter player.

Jun 1, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat general manager Andy Elisburg looks on in game one of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Anyone watching the Denver Nuggets versus Minnesota Timberwolves series can see how much of a problem Rudy Gobert’s shot blocking is giving Nikola Jokić and his peeps.

January 16, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Miami Heat chief executive officer Nick Arison sits courtside during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Heat defeated the Warriors 92-75. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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So the draft is the way — it’s the only way for the Miami Heat to get back on track, and here is the way to handle it.

Jan 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat forward Nikola Jović (5) gets past Utah Jazz forward/guard Kyle Anderson (2) and to the basket during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

One Miami Heat forward really struggled this season, but he can look at his teammate Jaime Jaquez Jr. for hope.

Mar 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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There’s few things in the league that will humble a team like getting spanked by those strategically tanking, and that happened to the Miami Heat too many times.