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

Sep 28, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) poses for a photo during media day at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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As the Heat continue through the 2026-27 preseason, it's clear what the strategy should be

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

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We ranked the 2000s, and two Heat players fall in top 5, including Shaquille O'Neal

Jan 29, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) puts pressure on Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

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Pplayoff victories and winning championships, especially as the first or second option, are weighted highly on this list, which features a huge Miami Heat star and plenty of villains.

Sep 28, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) poses for a photo during media day at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Mind games extend off the court, especially in Pat Riley's world, as the new Heat star knows

Dec 28, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) on the floor during warm up before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

A lot has happened in the last couple of seasons.

Mar 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra stands on the court in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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After Klay Thompson, the rotation spot will be the hardest to earn and it should come down to Tim Hardaway Jr. and Pelle Larsson.

Apr 1, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks on against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Miami Heat are still in the honeymoon phase with their new build and those vibes will continue through Media Day.

Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) and guard Dru Smith (12) react to the overtime loss during the play-in rounds between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers wanted Eric Amsler because of his international contacts plus his keen eye for talent

Oct 25, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat general manager Andy Elisburg walks on the court prior to the game between the Miami Heat and the Detroit Pistons at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

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Since Dwyane Wade left in 2016, the Heat's drafting has been better than most.

Dec 6, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley sits in the arena prior to the game between the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

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There's been great success for the Heat over the years, but a few years left a bad taste

Jun 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson watches the game between the Dallas Wings and the Chicago Sky during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The podcaster spoke about his former Golden State Warriors teammate, and had some of the context incorrect

Apr 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo are not dependable outside shooters, but that makes this play more dangerous if one of them is the initiator, passing the ball to the post.

Mateo Mayorga

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

Former Heat coach calls Bam Adebayo overrated offensively

Bam Adebayo was ranked what as an NBA defender?

Don't Forget Who Wore No. 7 Before Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he will be a top 10 player ever

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Why playing fast is still a good idea for Giannis, Miami Heat

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Remembering the LeBron era, in Part 3 of top 25 of the 21st century

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Where Wade, Giannis fit in our ranking of top 25 of this NBA century (Part 2)

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Giannis Antetokounmpo said what about the visiting Miami locker room?

Where Heat fit in our ranking of top 25 of this NBA century (Part 1)

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The position battle to watch going into training camp for the Miami Heat

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The three biggest Miami Heat questions ahead of Media Day

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Heat executive leaves after 22 years with the team

The Miami Heat's draft picks since Dwyane Wade left in 2016

The five most disappointing seasons in Miami Heat history

Draymond Green is wrong about the Klay Thompson conversation

How the Heat can make Klay Thompson comfortable from the jump