Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami Heat

Miami's offense was nonexistent in the first half of their game vs. Dallas, and while they managed a fourth-quarter comeback to keep things respectable, many Heat fans wondered if a move for James Harden is necessary. I debate that question, recap the game and some of the positives to take from it and also talk about the concerns regarding Jimmy Butler's health moving forward.

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After a bad loss to the Bucks on Tuesday, Miami changed their starting lineup and found the right balance of scoring and defense to hold on for a 119-108 victory over Milwaukee. Facing a double-digit deficit in the third quarter, Goran Dragic, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo helped lead the comeback with some key contributions from a number of players. I recap the game, answer listener questions and talk about what Miami's starting lineup should look like moving forward.

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It was a record-setting Tuesday night but not in a good way, as Miami got beat badly by the Milwaukee Bucks without Jimmy Butler in the lineup. I talk about the changes to the starting rotation, try to stay positive with the play of Precious Achiuwa and KZ Okpala, and answer your questions about the game and what happens next.

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With the Heat preparing to host the Milwaukee Bucks for a 2-game set, Jimmy Butler seems unlikely to play and I break down what that means for Miami. But I also look at how Precious Achiuwa is contributing early on as a rookie, while KZ Okpala just can't seem to earn any playing time.

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Erik Spoelstra improved to 8-0 on Christmas Day as his team played with energy and poise, building a 23-point lead at one point. But with Jimmy Butler missing the second half due to injury, it was up to veteran guards Goran Dragic and Avery Bradley to provide stability, en route to a 111-98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. I break down the game, what worked or didn't and answer listener questions...all in one episode!

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It's not Groundhog Day, but it was the start of the 2020-21 Season for Miami, who travelled to Orlando and looked shaky. I recap the game, talk about what went well and didn't, and then answer your questions about the game, sent in using the hashtag #AskLOHeat.

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Kelly Olynyk joins the show for an interview right before the start of the NBA season. Great conversation with Kelly about what it was like in the Orlando bubble, how the team is poised to do even more this season, if he's peaked as a player and much more.

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Is there an issue with having Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson out on the floor? I break down how Herro's on-ball style might clash with a big component of Robinson's game. Plus, Bam's range seems to be improving and the latest on James Harden and his rumored trade demands, and whether Miami winds up landing the perennial MVP candidate sometime this week.

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During a preseason win over the Raptors, KZ Okpala and Max Strus broke out big for the Heat, showing incredible long-range shooting to power Miami's offense. I break down their big games and what it means for the team before taking a deeper look at why the Heat have had such success developing players and getting them to play their best.

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Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated joins me on the show to talk about his recent feature on Jimmy Butler, his fit in Miami and how his teammates and coaches view "the most interesting man in the NBA." Great conversation on Miami's All-Star after a career-defining performance in the NBA Finals.

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