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 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

It says good things about the Heat's history that there are so many options for a historic lineup

Oct 8, 2010; Kansas City, MO, USA; Miami Heat forwards LeBron James (left) and Dwyane Wade (right) before playing the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

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From LeBron to Shaq to Jimmy, it's quite a list of stars who have contributed to the Miami Heat's success

Jan 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Former Miami Heat player Dwayne Wade reacts after learning a statue will be erected outside of Kaseya Center in 2025, during a special ceremony during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

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More than a decade later, we look at where LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh fit in NBA history

Jul 16, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley (left) speaks to reporters during an introductory press conference for Miami Heat forward Bobby Portis (right) at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Alonzo Mourning's acquisition from the Charlotte Hornets set the tone for the last 30 years for Pat Riley's Miami Heat

Jul 16, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley looks on during an introductory press conference for Miami Heat forward Bobby Portis at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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When the Heat have gotten someone like Shaq or LeBron, results came quickly, so how long before Giannis Antetokounmpo wins big?

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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It's the start of a special time for a revived franchise, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo now lead the Heat

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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A third-year man is the right complement to Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jul 16, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks to reporters during an introductory press conference for Miami Heat forward Bobby Portis (not pictured) at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Bam Adebayo has the skills to handle the ball more, and with LeBron not coming, he might need to for the Heat

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

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Neither side looks good as former Miami Heat teammates have a public confrontation

Jun 22, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; 3 Headed Monsters head coach Gary Payton reacts after a play against the Ghost Ballers during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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Gary Payton, who won a championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, has thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the fit

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates his after slam dunk with 10.3 seconds left in the game against the Clippers Feb. 28, 2021.

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A lot of the skepticism about the Miami Heat roster is misguided.

Dec. 23, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Miami Heat guard (15) Mario Chalmers against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Chalmers sees the team as a “top-three or four team in the East on paper…” that can compete with the champion New York Knicks, but he says they need more shooting and playmaking.

Mateo Mayorga

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

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

Miami Heat's new star player is already looking ahead

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The Miami Heat's all-time starting five

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The 15 greatest players in Miami Heat history

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Do the Big Three Miami Heat belong among the 10 greatest teams ever?

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The most important trade in Miami Heat history

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Miami Heat history shines light on how long a Giannis championship could take

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Three interesting storylines heading into Miami Heat training camp

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The Heat's most overlooked player

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An unorthodox Miami Heat playmaking option now that LeBron James is not coming back

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