Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami Heat

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  Heat G Dru Smith Updates On His Health and Talks Miami's Defensive Potential 03.10.2026 11min

  Miami Heat guard Dru Smith talks about why this offseason was different for him and personal life updates before diving into the possibilities for the Heat on defense. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil sit down with Dru Smith at 2026 Miami Heat Media Day.
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  Tim Hardaway Jr. Talks About Full Circle Miami Heat Moment and Championship Ceiling 02.10.2026 13min

  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.
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  Are the Miami Heat or the Toronto Raptors a BIGGER THREAT to Come Out of the East? 02.10.2026 38min

  Wes Goldberg and Sean Woodley preview Heat vs. Raptors, discuss Miami's depth, Toronto's outlook, and analyze both teams' playoff chances.
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  Miami Heat Rookie Ryan Conwell Says He Learned From Stephen Curry and Jrue Holiday 02.10.2026 13min

  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.
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  Miami Heat's Davion Mitchell On Being an UNDERRATED Playmaker, Organizing Camp With Bam & Giannis 02.10.2026 12min

  Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell talks about why he thinks he can facilitate an offense with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, how he got into the best shape of his life and why he's in for a breakout season. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk to Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell at 2026 Media Day.
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  Dru Smith INJURED: How the Heat Replace Him at Point Guard 01.10.2026 26min

  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.
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  Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic REVEALS the Reason Behind His Down Season 01.10.2026 13min

  Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic opens up about why he had a down season, what he plans to change for the upcoming season and compares playing with Nikola Jokic to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil sit down with Nikola Jovic at Miami Heat 2026 Media Day.
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  Giannis Reacts to Erik Spoelstra + New Kyrie-to-Heat Rumors 30.09.2026 27min

  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.
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  Heat Center Nick Richards Talks About the Chip On His Shoulder and Decision to Come to Miami 30.09.2026 10min

  Miami Heat center Nick Richards talks about why the summer didn't go the way he wanted, his decision to sign in Miami and why he is going into the season with a chip on his shoulder. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil sit down with Nick Richards at Miami Heat 2026 Media Day.
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  Miami Heat Training Camp Day 1: Giannis-Bam Plans Are Taking Shape 30.09.2026 32min

  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.
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  Heat Guard Pelle Larsson on Giannis Addition, New Role on Offense and More 29.09.2026 10min

  Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson talks about the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, minicamp in Los Angeles, what he thinks his role will be on offense and his $60 million contract extension. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil sit down with Pelle Larsson at Miami Heat 2026 Media Day.
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  Why the Miami Heat BELIEVE In the Giannis & Bam Era | Media Day Takeaways 28.09.2026 35min

  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.
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  Miami Heat Media Day Bingo 28.09.2026 8min

  Miami Heat Media Day is here! After checking out our media day preview (previous episode), follow along with our media day bingo to guess what Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelstra and more will say.
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  Miami Heat Media Day: What They’ll Say vs. What It REALLY Means 25.09.2026 29min

  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.
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  Is Giannis Antetokounmpo the EDGE Miami Heat Need to Surpass Boston Celtics? 24.09.2026 38min

  Wes Goldberg and John Karalis discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo's fit, and the Eastern Conference outlook.
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  Miami Heat Rotation LOCKS Going Into Training Camp 23.09.2026 30min

  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.
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  What Everyone Is Getting WRONG About Giannis & the Heat 22.09.2026 33min

  Wes Goldberg and David Ramil fact-check the biggest national takes about the new-look Heat, from wildly different power rankings to concerns about Miami’s shooting, depth and how Erik Spoelstra will build an offense around Giannis.
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  Why the Heat Decided Pelle Larsson is Worth $60 Million 21.09.2026 32min

  Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Pelle Larsson’s four-year, $60 million extension, Miami’s dramatically improved salary-cap outlook and whether Jimmy Butler’s No. 22 will ever hang in the Kaseya Center rafters.
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  Is Bam Adebayo the BEST Teammate Giannis Has Ever Had? 17.09.2026 31min

  Wes Goldberg and David Ramil debate whether Bam Adebayo is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s best-ever second option and explain why Bam doesn’t need to dramatically change his game to become Giannis’ ideal co-star.
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  What is the Heat's Plan With the 15th Roster Spot? 16.09.2026 27min

  Miami Heat miss out on John Konchar as he signs with the New York Knicks, raising fresh questions about Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra’s plan for the critical 15th roster spot. Are the Heat waiting for a game-changing buyout, or just keeping their options open for the right fit? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down why the Heat’s patience might pay off—and what it says about their strategy heading into the season. Discussion covers Bruce Brown’s fit, the flexibility Miami wants with its open roster spot, and possibilities like a Gabe Vincent return or a buyout-market swing. Then they react to Paul George’s underwhelming Boston intro. Can the Heat’s cautious approach set them up for a bigger midseason move?