Tony Mejia

Joined: Sep 12, 2024

Tony has covered the NBA since 2005, with stops at CBS Sports and Vegas Insider. He is a graduate of University of Central Florida.

Feb 13, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra laughs with Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7)during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Miam Heat guard Tyler Herro was downgraded to doubtful for Friday night's visit to the Orlando Magic. Having missed the first 17 games of the season due to offseason ankle surgery, this is a setback following an excellent run in his return to action.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could potentially end up teammates with Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, but a union would likely mean the end of a free-flowing style succeeding in South Florida.

News

The Miami Heat has a decision to make on pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo if he follows through with a trade demand to exit the Milwaukee Bucks. Adding the "Greek Freak" wouldn't be the slam dunk decision it appeared to be just a few months ago.

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell has emerged as his new team's leading scorer, but it's his style and ability to fit in that has served him best over the NBA season's first month-plus.

News

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell has ignited his new team with efficient scoring and a professional attitude in leaving his hometown of Los Angeles behind.

Versatile Miami Heat wing Jaime Jaquez Jr. has thrived through the first10 games as an x-factor off the bench in emerging as a driving force in his team's surprising start.

News

Miami Heat wing Jaime Jaquez Jr. suffered through a rough second season but has emerged as a top candidate for Top NBA Sixth Man and Most Improved honors thanks to a brilliant start.

Bam Adebayo's Team USA got the better of Serbia's Nikola Jokic in international competition, but the Denver Nuggets have owned the Miami Heat in their duels at the NBA level.

News

The Miami Heat have dropped 13 of their last 14 matchups against the Denver Nuggets but come in surging on offense and hoping Bam Adebayo's play against Nikola Jokic gives them a chance to pull an upset.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant may need a change of scenery to snap out of his funk and could see the Miami Heat emerge as a suitor for his services.

News

With the Memphis Grizzlies and star guard Ja Morant potentially headed for a divorce, the Miami Heat need to see what it would take to acquire the former All-Star despite the Jimmy Butler fiasco

Miami Heat standout Tyler Herro is traveling with the team, but no longer the only All-Star guard in the Southeast Division sidelined by injury since Atlanta's Trae Young is expected to miss four weeks.

News

Atlanta Hawks' All-Star guard Trae Young is expected to miss all of November, which means the Miami Heat can take advantage of his absence since Tyler Herro is likely to return to action at some point this month.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is likely to be in the lineup against the Miami Heat on Sunday after being cleared to return from a three-game absence.

News

The Mami Heat, already having to deal with Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, will now also likely face Lakers' standout Luka Doncic after the Serbian guard was cleared to return after a three-game absence.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo will have his hands full with some of the NBA's top centers on his team's first venture out West as Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic loom.

News

Injured Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro hit the road for games in San Antonio, L.A. and Denver, hinting at a potential return from ankle surgery later this month

Coming off rough seasons, Miami Heat reserves Terry Rozier and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will look for their resurgence to help lead their team to a bounce-back.

News

The Miami Heat must tackle a tough early slate without All-Star Tyler Herro and need Jaime Jaquez. Jr., and others to return to form.

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware is being counted on to develop in his second season, something coach Erik Spoelstra made clear in Las Vegas.

News

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra used Las Vegas Summer League media availability to call for center Kel'el Ware to step up his work ethic, weight training and approach to maximize his potential.

New Miami Heat wing Norman Powell comes off a career season with the L.A. Clippers, who moved him in order to spring John Collins from the Utah Jazz in a deal that also involved UCLA products Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson.

News

The Miami Heat moved Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson for another UCLA product in Norman Powell, getting great value in a three-team NBA trade involving the Utah Jazz sending John Collins to the L.A. Clippers.

Tony Mejia

Joined: Sep 12, 2024

Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem counsel Heat center Kel'el Ware amid run-in with Spo

In the House? Morant-to-Miami rumors fueled by eyebrow-raising purchase

Miami can benefit from someone recruiting Giannis like Wade did LeBron

Miami Heat could eye Terry Rozier trade, but there are plenty of catches

News

One Miami Heat scorer in, another out, again

News

Miami Heat pursuing Giannis would come at too great a cost

News

The Miami Heat's resurgence is largely powered by one man

News

Miami Heat's Jaquez Jr. in mix for multiple NBA awards thanks to sublime start

News

Nuggets represent steep mountain to climb for upset-minded Miami Heat

News

Miami Heat may be best fit to help Ja Morant recapture his 'joy'

News

Miami Heat not only Southeast team missing an All-Star guard

News

Luka Doncic's return adds to parade of stars Miami Heat encounter on West swing

High-scoring Miami Heat embark on first road trip packing unexpected surprise

Bounce-back requires resurgence from Miami Heat scapegoats

Miami Heat Sets Off Las Vegas Alarm to Improve Kel'el Ware's Development

Miami Heat Need Norman Powell to Overcome Shock After Trade Out of L.A.