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

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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The real loser here for the Miami Heat is Erik Spoelstra because good years are wasted as he schemes all he can for the sixth seed.

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

It looks like Seattle and Las Vegas will be added to the NBA soon, and the Miami Heat will need to decide whom to protect.

Mar 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) reacts after becoming the NBA's second highest scorer of points in a game against the Wshington Wizards at Kaseya Center. Adebayo scored 83 points. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

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Bam Adebayo's production picked up well before he stunned the basketball world for 83 points, and now another accolade should be in reach

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The former Celtics great Paul Pierce put respect on one player's name, but not the two you'd think -- and naturally not LeBron James.

How do the Miami Heat fit into an NBA trend of not guarding the three-point line

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team World guard Norman Powell (24) of the Miami Heat shoots a lay up in game three against Team Stripes during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Kawhi Leonard’s departure after one season in Toronto opened the door for Powell, who made the largest leap of his career and nearly doubled his points per game average to 16.0.

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses with the MVP trophy after the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Too many players in the past have given the nonsensical excuse that they could get hurt if they played hard, yet this game was a breath of fresh air for all observers.