Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates in a Miami Heat preseason win. Player spotlights on Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, and more.

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Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Giannis Antetokounmpo's effortless scoring, Miami's second consecutive 70-point first half, and Erik Spoelstra's intriguing new lineups in the Heat's preseason matchup against New Orleans.

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explain why Klay Thompson is already making Giannis Antetokounmpo’s life easier despite barely shooting, react to Miami’s former players struggling in Milwaukee and welcome Norris Cole back to the Heat organization.

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Giannis Antetokounmpo’s immediate impact as a playmaker, spotlight Pelle Larsson, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Nikola Jovic, and examine the first signs of Miami’s new-look offense.

New Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Jr. talks about joining his father's team and his history with the organization. He also compares playing with Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic to playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil sit down with Tim Hardaway Jr. at 2026 Miami Heat Media Day.

Miami Heat rookie Ryan Conwell talks about the players he's learned the most from watching, including Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jrue Holiday, Jalen Brunson and more. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil sit down with Heat rookie Ryan Conwell at 2026 Media Day.

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith will miss a couple of weeks with a calf strain suffered during training camp, but Erik Spoelstra is calling the injury a “minor” issue. So what does it mean for Miami’s rotation? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Smith’s latest setback and explain why his injury history makes the news particularly frustrating — even if the Heat aren’t overly concerned. Then, who benefits from Smith’s absence? Ryan Conwell and Tre Donaldson could get more opportunities, but Pelle Larsson might be the biggest winner. After Larsson revealed Miami could use him at point guard in bigger lineups, could he become Spoelstra’s full-time backup behind Davion Mitchell? Plus, Dennis Smith Jr. could provide preseason reinforcements, Gabe Vincent remains available and the Heat don’t appear to be rushing to use their 15th roster spot.

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Giannis’ first impressions of Erik Spoelstra and Heat training camp, examine the latest Kyrie Irving rumors and discuss whether the NBA’s push-off emphasis could impact Giannis.

Miami Heat training camp is underway, and Day 1 offered our first clues about what Erik Spoelstra has planned for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down everything they saw and heard from the Heat’s first practice, including a brutally difficult opening session that left players drenched — and Spoelstra encouraged by the conditioning his team brought into camp. Then, we get into the basketball. Davion Mitchell and Bam expect Miami to switch aggressively on defense, while Spo revealed how the Heat could use Bam and Giannis both on and off the ball in pick-and-roll coverages. Could their versatility eliminate one of the easiest ways opponents attack traditional big lineups? Plus, Bobby Portis’ battles, his dinners with Udonis Haslem, Klay Thompson’s eventful practice and the rookie who beat Klay in a shooting contest.

The Miami Heat held Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season and it's clear that they have high expectations. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil report from Kaseya Center after talking with players and coaches about their vision for the team and why everyone felt like it was time for the Heat to turn the page to a new era built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. They also talk about Erik Spoesltra's vision for the team, Pelle Larsson's special shoutout and takeaways from their 1 on 1 player interviews.

Miami Heat Media Day is Monday, and Wes Goldberg and David Ramil are saving everyone some time by predicting exactly what Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Davion Mitchell and Erik Spoelstra are going to say — then decoding what those answers actually mean. Forget “best shape of my life.” What are the questions that could actually teach us something about this team? How is Bam adjusting to Giannis becoming Miami’s new alpha? How have the vibes changed after last season? And what do the newcomers really think about Heat Culture? Then it’s Buy It or Media Day BS, as Wes and David tackle the biggest narratives surrounding Giannis and Bam, Miami’s depth, Davion’s development and the Heat’s championship expectations.

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil project the Heat’s starting lineup and rotation before training camp, identify the every-night locks and break down the roster battles that could reshape Erik Spoelstra’s depth chart.