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

Dec 31, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) and center/forward Bam Adebayo (13) leave the court after defeating the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

There's a belief that the Miami Heat just solved their shooting problems, but that may not be the case when it matters

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

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Marcus Smart has tormented the Miami Heat in the past, but he might be helpful to them now that he is likely leaving the Los Angeles Lakers

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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The Miami Heat thought they’d get a near All-Star player in Kyle Lowry, but he was just a guy.

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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If the Lakers don't want LeBron James at his price, he knows a place he can go.... back to Miami, now to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo

Mar 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Coach Erik Spoelstra will unleash Antetokounmpo's versatility, which will make up for a lot of holes similarly to how LeBron James did for four years.

Dec 16, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat general manager Andy Elisburg sits court side prior to the game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

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The Miami Heat can't waste a year of Bam Adebayo's prime, so they should go after Kawhi Leonard if Giannis Antetokounmpo is no longer an option.

Apr 12, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) warms-up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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If the Miami Heat finally get Bam Adebayo help, in the form of a Bucks superstar, he will be counted on to deliver

Apr 9, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on during a timeout against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Would Tyler Herro eventually make the Heat pay, if he's dealt to an East contender like the Detroit Pistons?

Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts following a play during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Amid the Miami Heat's attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, there's been some silly pushback from the likes of Doc Rivers and Bill Simmons

Dec 23, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat team president Pat Riley looks on during the game between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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It doesn't make sense for the Miami Heat to pivot to Trae Young or Ja Morant if they don't secure Giannis Antetokounmpo

Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter 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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While you may need to give up everything for Giannis Antekounmpo, there's one player Miami should attempt to retain

Apr 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) defends during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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The best strategy for building a team around Antetokounmpo is similar to the one for LeBron James: putting versatile size and outside shooting around him.

Mateo Mayorga

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

Bam Adebayo confronted Tyler Herro... what now?

Another former Heat champion weighs in on Giannis-led team

Former Heat rival is not sold on the team with Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2026-27

Former Heatle opens up on the state of the team

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Unfortunately for the Miami Heat, Tim Hardaway Jr. is no Duncan Robinson

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A possible target for the Miami Heat's bench

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As 2026 free agency begins, a look back at one of Heat's worst additions

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Why LeBron James and the Miami Heat make sense for each other... again

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The solution to the Heat's post-Giannis trade shortage of playmakers

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The best target for the Miami Heat if they strike out on Giannis

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The Heat will need more from Bam Adebayo if they get Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The concern if the Pistons help the Miami Heat get Giannis Antetokoumpo

The pursuit of Giannis is worth it for Heat (ignore Doc Rivers)

The Miami Heat should pass on these three guards if Giannis hunt fails

It's in the Heat's best interest to keep Davion Mitchell

How Jaime Jaquez Jr. would fit with Giannis, if he stays