Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami Heat

A listener pitches us an alternative option for the Miami Heat's starting lineup that includes Davion Mitchell and Nikola Jovic. Another asks about an option at center. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil open up the mailbag before continuing their 25 of 25 series with Duncan Robinson.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Starting lineup idea 
7:00 Vlad Goldin as backup center 
15:00 25 Of 25: Duncan Robinson

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The Miami Heat are well-represented at EuroBasket, with Serbia's Nikola Jovic, Sweden's Pelle Larsson and Italy's Simone Fontecchio all advancing past the group stage of the tournament. What are the chances a Heat player is on the winning team, and what does an extended EuroBasket run mean for Miami's key depth pieces? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk EuroBasket hoops before continuing their 25 Of 25 series looking back on the top...

Is it more likely that the Miami Heat make the playoffs, or end up in the lottery this upcoming season? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil play "More Likely" and discuss Miami's playoff chances in the East, whether Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro are more likely to make the All-Star team and if Terry Rozier or Andrew Wiggins finish the year on the Heat. Then they continue their 25 Of 25 series looking back on the top 25 Heat players of the la...

Miami HEAT's Jovic stuns in Eurobasket. Is he Miami's secret weapon for a deep playoff run? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Nikola Jovic's impressive Eurobasket performance, highlighting his transition game and floor-spacing potential for the MIAMI HEAT. The duo explores a potential lineup featuring Jovic alongside Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Bam Adebayo, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses. The conversation shifts t...

Simone Fontecchio scored 39 points in his record-breaking performance in Italy's recent EuroBasket win. Should fans be excited about what he can do for the Miami Heat? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss Fontecchio's breakout game, as well as Pelle Larsson's continued impressive play. Then they continue their 25 Of 25 series with a look at Ray Allen.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Simone Fontecchio's breakout performance
11:30 25 Of 25: Ray Allen

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Miami Heat's Terry Rozier Dilemma: Waive or Keep? Plus, Tim Hardaway's Legacy Revisited | Is Terry Rozier's time with the MIAMI HEAT coming to an end? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil analyze reports suggesting a potential buyout, exploring the implications for the team's roster and salary cap. The duo then shifts focus to Tim Hardaway's transformative impact on the franchise, from his flashy crossover to his role in establishing Heat ...

Nikola Jovic impressed in Serbia's Eurobasket opening win over Estonia. What can the Miami Heat take away from the way Serbia is using the talented forward? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss Jovic's performance before continuing their 25 Of 25 series looking back at the top 25 Heat players over the past 25 seasons with Brian Grant.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Nikola Jovic thriving at Eurobasket
12:00 25 Of 25: Brian Grant

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Who should be on the Miami Heat's Mount Rushmore for the 21st Century? Bleacher Report came to a polorizing conclusion. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil debate if they got it right before continuing their 25 Of 25 series discussing the top 25 Heat players of the last 25 years with Caleb Martin.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Heat Mount Rushmore
12:30 25 of 25 on Caleb Martin

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Dru Smith says he should be ready for the start of training camp. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss if that changes the way they think about the Miami Heat's decision to re-sign him. Plus, Pelle Larsson had the ball in hands with the game on the line in Swedan's preparation game for EuroBasket and Erik Spoelstra was in the building to watch. Does Spo envision Larsson having more opportunity for the Miami Heat next season? They d...

Can the Miami Heat make the Eastern Conference Finals if Bam Adebayo has a career season? 

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss the best-case scenarios for the Miami Heat, including an All-NBA season for Bam Adebayo and big contributions from Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins and Norm Powell. Plus, they continue their series looking at the top 25 Heat players of the last 25 seasons with Josh Richardson.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Can the Heat make the...

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss why Draymond Green's criticism of the Miami Heat for the Haywood Highsmith trade falls short before digging into a creative way that the Heat could add a center to the roster without going over the luxury tax. Finally, they put together some options that the Heat can sign in free agency.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Draymond Green on Highsmith trade
13:30 How the Heat can create cap space
21:30 Options at center

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The Miami Heat had a busy weekend of roster moves, trading Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets while re-signing Dru Smith and getting under the luxury tax. Did the Heat make themselves worse to get under the tax, and what do we think this says about the Heat's asset management? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the details of the moves, what they lose in Highsmith and what it means for the team going forward. They also dis...

Kevin Durant is unlikely to sign a max extension with the Houston Rockets. Could that open the door for the Miami Heat to sign him as a free agent next summer? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk about the possibility of Durant to Miami (again). 

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The NBA released the schedule for the 2025-26 season and the Miami Heat are facing a tough stretch to open the season. Were the schedule makers unkind to the Heat, and will the league regret not giving the Heat more national TV games? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Heat's slate before continuing their season on the top 25 Heat players of the last 25 years with a look at Jason Williams.

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1:30 Heat schedule relea...

The Miami Heat have never advanced past the group stage of the NBA's In-Season Tournament. Will this be the year that changes? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to the Heat's grouping before continuing their series looking at the top 25 Heat players of the past 25 years with Chris "Birdman" Andersen.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Heat's NBA Cup group
11:30 25 Of 25: Chris Andersen

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The Miami Heat announced their preseason schedule, complete with a game against the Orlando Magic in Puerto Rico. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Heat's preseason matchups before beginning their "25 of 25" series counting down the 25 greatest Heat players of the last 25 years, starting with Max Strus. 

0:00 Intro
1:30 Heat's preseason schedule announced
11:30 25 of 25 series kicks off
 

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Miami Heat Roster Moves: Kai Jones Workout Sparks Intrigue. | Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the Miami Heat's recent workout with Kai Jones, exploring his potential fit in the team's thin frontcourt. The duo tackles burning questions about luxury tax implications and possible roster adjustments, including rumors surrounding Simone Fontecchio. They analyze how the Heat could adopt strategies from the Golden State Warriors' cha...

Will Haywood Highsmith miss the start of the Miami Heat season? The Heat announced that Highsmith will miss 8-10 weeks after a meniscal tear he sustained during a workout. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss the latest around his injury and what it means for Miami's rotation. Then they talk about a funny thing with the NBA's Christmas Day and Opening Night schedules before looking at what the Heat can learn from how Nikola Jovic i...

Miami Heat fan favorites: From D-Wade to Birdman, who tops the list? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil draft their ultimate Miami Heat fan favorites, sparking debates on what truly makes a beloved player. The hosts analyze icons like Udonis Haslem and Dwyane Wade, while also exploring the impact of role players such as Duncan Robinson and Mario Chalmers. They dive into the polarizing nature of Jimmy Butler's tenure and discuss why white...