Locked On Heat

The Miami Heat preseason is heating up as Kel'el Ware dominates against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in a breakout performance. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Ware’s potential, Erik Spoelstra’s coaching impact, and Kasparas Jakucionis’ impressive 10-assist debut. The hosts discuss how Miami’s young talent is shaping the team’s future and what it means for the rotation once the regular season begins. They also dive into Bam Adebayo’s shooting struggles, Miami’s pace of play, and how the Heat can clean up turnovers to stay competitive in the East. 00:00 – Intro00:45 – Kel'el Ware’s breakout vs Wembanyama  10:35 – Jakucionis’ preseason debut22:15 – Bam Adebayo’s shooting struggles Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use

Erik Spoelstra’s comments about Kel'el Ware are shaking up Miami Heat fans, sparking debate about his coaching style and Ware’s development. Plus, fresh Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are making headlines as the Heat’s potential offer surfaces. In this episode of Locked On Heat, hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Spoelstra’s tough-love approach, why the Heat are doubling down on player development, and what the latest Giannis to Miami buzz could mean for the team’s future. 0:00 Intro1:30 Is Spo being too harsh on Kel'el Ware?12:15 Film breakdown: Ware’s performance vs. Bucks24:38 Details on Giannis’ reported trade talks Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your

The Miami Heat are showing why this season will look a lot different than what fans are used to, as young players and new arrivals make an impact this preseason. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss their takeaways from the Miami Heat's second preseason game, including Norman Powell finding his place in the offense, Kel'el Ware dominating the fourth quarter and Nikola Jovic continuing to impress. They also discuss Miami's commitment to pace, addressing the rebounding issues and whether turnovers should be a concern moving forward.00:00 - Intro02:00 - Norm Powell’s breakout in the Heat’s preseason game10:30 - Kel'el Ware’s 18-point, 13-rebound night22:30 - Jovic’s all-around game27:00 - Miami’s 3-point shooting issues Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.PrizePicksDownload the P

The Miami Heat won the first half of their preseason opener vs the Orlando Magic, and the headline was that Nikola Jovic earned the first start next to Bam Adebayo. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Miami's preseason opener, what they saw from Jovic and why Erik Spoelstra chose to start him over Kel'el Ware. They also discuss the good and bad from Bam Adebayo's performance, Andrew Wiggins' standout game, Dru Smith's return and Norman Powell's debut. They also touch on some concern areas the Heat need to clean up.0:00 Intro1:30 Nikola Jovic shines in start12:00 Heat's new up-tempo offense15:00 Good & bad of Bam's game22:45 Wiggins, Dru Smith and Norm Powell notesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepick

The Miami Heat have signed Nikola Jovic to a four-year extension, raising some interesting questions about his role on the team and how the Heat can improve the roster moving forward. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down how Jovic can live up his new contract before analyzing how it changes the Heat's cap space next summer and beyond. Then they discuss Goran Dragic's potential role with the Heat and more notes from Day 3 of Heat training camp.0:00 Intro1:30 Nikola Jovic signs extension with Heat11:55 What this deal means for Miami’s cap space and roster moves24:34 Training camp updates & Goran Dragic’s potential new role with the Heat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloto

The Miami Heat’s second day of training camp brought major storylines — from Erik Spoelstra publicly challenging Kel'el Ware’s consistency to Terry Rozier suffering a hamstring injury that could affect the preseason rotation.Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down what Spo’s comments really mean for Kel'el's role, whether Nikola Jovic is now the front-runner to start next to Bam, and how the backcourt depth is suddenly thinning. Plus, Jaime Jaquez Jr. told us directly that he wants to become someone Bam Adebayo relies on — could he emerge as a surprise locker-room leader in the post-Jimmy era? 0:00 Intro1:30 Kel'el losing grip on starting spot?12:49 Terry Rozier injury update21:36 Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s new leadership role Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today

Tyler Herro made headlines at Miami Heat media day after addressing his contract extension eligibility — but is he really willing to take less than the max? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Herro’s surprising comments, what it means for the future of the franchise, and how it compares to Jimmy Butler’s past negotiations. Plus, we dive into the Heat’s biggest training camp battle at power forward: Nikola Jovic openly stating he wants to start vs. Kel'el Ware’s more reserved approach. We also react to Spoelstra’s hilarious take on “playing fast,” and give injury updates on Dru Smith and Pelle Larsson. 0:00 Intro2:25 Tyler Herro Contract Extension15:40 Training camp battle: Nikola Jovic vs Kel'el Ware23:10 Dru Smith Returns from Injury29:34 Spoelstra Calls Players “Full of Crap” About Pace Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgra

From Miami Heat media day, Pelle Larsson joins us to talk about what he learned at EuroBasket, including how to better fit in next to star players, if he anticipates being used on the ball more, and how he can improve. He also shares his story about seeing an alligator for the first time.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app

From Miami Heat media day, Kel'el Ware joins us to talk about his summer, including how he responded by being called out by Erik Spoelstra. He also discusses what he has learned from Bam Adebayo and Udonis Haslem, and why he believes he can fit into any scheme.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app n

From Miami Heat media day, Dru Smith joins us to talk about his path back to the Miami Heat, their unwavering belief in him after two season-ending injuries, and how he remained committed to making it in the NBA. Smith also details what the Heat can learn from teams like the Thunder, Pacers, and Miami's defensive upside. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in

From Miami Heat media day, Jaime Jaquez Jr. joins us to talk about what he learned from a down second season, how he plans to change his mindset and what his role will look like on a new-look Heat team.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL DIS

From Miami Heat media day, new center Precious Achiuwa talks about his journey in the NBA since leaving the Heat after his rookie season, what he's learned in his previous stops that he can apply to his second stint with the Heat, and how he made the decision to return to the team that drafted him.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use acro

From Miami Heat media day, Nikola Jovic opens up about his summer playing in EuroBasket, playing alongside Nikola Jokic and why he believes he could start this season.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. Firs

Coming to you from Miami Heat media day, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss their biggest takeaways after talking with Erik Spoelstra, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and more. Herro sounds optimistic about his return timeline, Spoelstra discusses a new scheme and various players sit down for exclusive interviews.0:00 Intro1:30 New vibes12:00 Spoelstra talks new scheme22:00 Jovic vs Ware for starting spotBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmon

It's time for another episode of the NBA Squad! Today we are breaking down the Houston Rockets' nightmare Fred VanVleet injury, what we want to see from NBA Media Days, whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder can take another step up and more! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Media day marks the dawn of a fresh chapter for the MIAMI HEAT. Without Jimmy Butler, how will the team's identity evolve? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil preview the upcoming event at Kaseya Center, discussing potential lineup changes due to Tyler Herro's injury and Bam Adebayo's expanding role. The hosts analyze the HEAT's offensive strategy, exploring ways to boost their bottom-10 ranking and compete for championships. With a roster brimming with young, first-round talent, is this the beginning of another golden age for Miami basketball? Tune in for exclusive insights on the HEAT's path forward and burning questions for Coach Spoelstra and the players.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sen

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil have reached the finale of their 25 Of 25 series ranking the best 25 players of the last 25 years, and it comes down to Dwyane Wade vs LeBron James. Who comes out on top? Tune in to find out!  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the Fan

The Miami Heat add a much-needed big man after signing Precious Achiuwa. Will he redeem himself in his second stint with the Heat? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss Achiuwa's potential impact and why Heat fans should adjust their expectations, as well as what the signing means for further Heat roster moves. Then they revisit Jimmy Butler's tenure and his Heat legacy in their 25 Of 25 series. 0:00 Intro1:30 Heat sign Precious Achiuwa17:31 Jimmy Butler's Heat legacy and departure30:37 Sliding Doors moment Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey a

The Miami Heat have picked up contract options on Jaime Jaquez Jr and Kel’el Ware, keeping both under contract for the 2026-27 season. What do the Heat need to see from Jaquez and Ware to justify the commitment? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss specific areas of growth before continuing their 25 of 25 series with Chris Bosh.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will miss the season with a torn ACL, prompting Miami Heat fans to wonder if Houston could emerge as a landing spot for Terry Rozier. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss whether Rozier would help the Rockets -- or if they have any better options -- before trying to find a realistic trade framework.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars a