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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

The Miami Heat face a huge challenge after Tyler Herro’s ankle surgery and Jimmy Butler’s exit — can Erik Spoelstra still build a top-15 offense? In this episode of Locked On Heat, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s offensive struggles, the four pillars needed to fix them, and whether the Heat can replicate the Celtics’ formula of high-volume threes and low turnovers. We also debate if Nikola Jović should start, the impact of Davion Mitchell, and how Bam Adebayo must step up. 0:00 Intro1:30 What went wrong with the Heat offense last season13:00 Tyler Herro’s value & what his absence means16:50 Which offensive style can Miami emulate?20:30 Why Boston’s blueprint might be Miami’s best bet22:20 Should Nikola Jović start to spark the offense?26:55 Why playing faster is key to Spoelstra’s system29:30 Four pillars for fixing Miami’s offense Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorle

MIAMI HEAT hit with major setback as Tyler Herro undergoes ankle surgery. Will this derail their Eastern Conference aspirations? | The Miami Heat have announced an official timetable for Tyler Herro, who underwent surgery on his left ankle on Friday. But is that timetable too optimistic? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss the latest news around Herro, how it impacts the Heat, and why it was decided to have the surgery now. Plus, who steps up in Herro's place and does this injury threaten the Heat's playoff hopes?  0:00 Intro1:30 Tyler Herro surgery and Heat outlook5:16 Explaining posterior impingement syndrome and surgery timing15:48 Is 8-week return timeline too optimistic?25:22 How injury impacts Heat's standing in East30:25 Pressure on Bam Adebayo to step up 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 a

Tyler Herro will miss the start of the Miami Heat season after undergoing surgery on his left foot and ankle. What does this mean for the Heat's playoff hopes, who steps up and how does Erik Spoelstra adjust his starting lineup? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to the latest news. Plus, how does this impact Herro's potential extension?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. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba 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

Is Davion Mitchell the Miami Heat's point guard of the future, or a defensive-minded role player? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss Mitchell's role for the upcoming season and how the Heat should handle his development. Then they continue their 25 Of 25 series with Bam Adebayo, who becomes the unquestioned face of the franchise in the post-Jimmy Butler era.0:00 Intro1:30 Davion Mitchell's role11:30 25 Of 25: Bam Adebayo 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. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearF

Can the Miami Heat look back on the 2015 Atlanta Hawks as inspiration for the upcoming season? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk about what made that 60-win Hawks team special, and what lessons the Heat can take from them and apply to this roster. Then they continue their 25 of 25 series with a look at Shaquille O'Neal, whose arrival was the turning point for the Miami Heat franchise. They explore Shaq's monumental impact on the Heat, from his dominant 2004-05 season to the birth of a championship culture. The hosts analyze how O'Neal's presence elevated Dwyane Wade and reshaped the NBA landscape. They also dive into fascinating "what-if" scenarios, including how a healthy Wade in 2005 could have altered both his and Shaq's legacies. 0:00 Intro1:30 Can the Heat emulate 2015 Hawks?14:00 Shaq's impact on validating Heat franchise32:05 What if: Shaq's exit and Wade's 2005 injury Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEn

Are the Miami Heat secretly cooking up an elite 3-point shooting attack? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the numbers behind Miami's new-look roster and potential offensive overhaul before continuing their 25 Of 25 series with Udonis Haslem.0:00 Intro1:30 Heat's new offense?13:00 25 Of 25: Udonis HaslemSupport 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. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba 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 bo

Will Nikola Jovic make the leap for the Miami Heat this season? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss what Jovic needs to do to make the most of this season and why he might be the ultimate swing factor on Miami's roster. Then also discuss the importance of this season for Jovic, who will be a restricted free agent next summer unless he signs an extension. Finally, they continue their 25 Of 25 series with a look at Goran Dragic.0:00 Intro1:30 Jovic's importance to the Heat11:30 What does a leap look like?15:30 25 Of 25: Goran DragicBecome 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. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at

The Los Angeles Lakers want Andrew Wiggins, but will the Miami Heat even listen? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the latest Andrew Wiggins trade rumors. Why are the Los Angeles Lakers pushing so hard — and what would it actually take for the Miami Heat to say yes? Plus, the Heat fill out their training camp roster with four new additions fighting for the final two-way spot. Later, our 25 of 25 series continues as Tyler Herro officially cracks the Top 10 Heat players of the past 25 years. We discuss his legacy, All-Star rise, and what his future in Miami looks like. 0:00 Intro1:30 – What would Miami want in a Wiggins deal?13:40 – Miami Heat finalize training camp roster22:00 – 25 of 25: Tyler Herro enters the Top 10 in Heat history24:00 – Why fans underrate Tyler Herro31:00 – Sliding doors: What if Herro never broke his hand in 2023 playoffs? Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless

Andrew Wiggins might be the Miami Heat's biggest X-factor next season. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil analyze how the Heat can get the most out of Wiggins in his second season with the team, including ways to use him on offense. They also discuss the latest rumors around the Los Angeles Lakers' interest in trading for Wiggins before continuing their 25 Of 25 series with a look at Mario Chalmers.0:00 Intro1:30 How to unlock Wiggins12:30 Lakers trade rumors17:00 25 Of 25: Mario ChalmersBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers c

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explore Alonzo Mourning's transformative impact on the MIAMI HEAT. They analyze his defensive dominance, All-Star selections, and leadership during multiple division titles. The hosts discuss Mourning's battle with kidney disease, its effect on his career, and his triumphant return to help secure the 2006 NBA championship. They debate Mourning's loyalty, legacy, and place among the greatest centers in NBA history. The conversation also delves into "sliding doors" moments, imagining how Mourning's career and the HEAT's trajectory might have differed without his health setbacks.0:00 – Intro1:20 – Alonzo Mourning’s legacy13:15 – Ranking debate: Why he’s #11 on the list22:15 – Sliding doors moment: What if Zo never got kidney disease?27:30 – Could Miami have paired Zo with Jason Kidd, Marbury, or Bibby? Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream

The Miami Heat are not aiming to create cap space in 2026, but are prioritizing flexibility. What does this mean for the next step in the Heat rebuild? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami's salary cap situation and how the futures of Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins will influence their next moves. Plus, they ask if Trae Young should be on Miami's radar and multiple ways to create enough space to sign Precious Achiuwa as a backup center.0:00 IntroBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars a

Who’s the best player in the NBA that the Miami Heat could realistically trade for? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Locked On NBA Network’s Top 100 players list, debating whether Giannis, LeBron, or other stars could ever land in Miami. We also discuss the Heat’s reported interest in Precious Achiuwa, and continue our 25 of 25 series, spotlighting Eddie Jones — one of the most underrated players in franchise history. 0:00 Intro1:20 Precious Achiuwa back to Miami?6:00 Giannis trade rumors and his future with the Bucks14:20 Eddie Jones’s career and Heat yearsBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at mo

Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro's rankings in the NBA's top 100 players list spark debate for the Miami Heat. Norman Powell's potential impact on the Heat gives the team another player in the top 60. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Locked On NBA Top 100 rankings, discussing Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Norm Powell and Andrew Wiggins' positions for the Miami Heat. They explore the reasoning behind the rankings and share their takes on whether they are ranked too high or too low, especially when compared to stars such as Chet Holmgren, Darius Garland and LaMelo Ball.0:00 Intro1:30 Bam's placement in the Locked On Top 10011:30 Herro gets his respect21:00 Norm Powell rounds out top 6028:00 Andrew Wiggins snubbed?Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessar

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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 Intro1:30 Starting lineup idea 7:00 Vlad Goldin as backup center 15:00 25 Of 25: Duncan RobinsonBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at 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 FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. Se

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 25 Heat players over the past 25 years with Hassan Whiteside.0:00 Intro1:30 Serbia vs Turkey11:30 25 Of 25: Hassan WhitesideBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Listener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money

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 last quarter century with Shane Battier.0:00 Intro1:30 Playoffs or lottery7:00 Bam vs Herro for All-Star11:30 25 of 25: Shane BattierBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheatListener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch

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 to Antoine Walker's impact on the 2006 championship team, his unique playing style, and lasting legacy in HEAT culture. 0:00 Intro1:30 Jovic in Eurobasket11:30 Interesting Jovic lineup16:30 25 Of 25: Antoine WalkerBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Listener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.  Support Us

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 Intro1:30 Simone Fontecchio's breakout performance11:30 25 Of 25: Ray AllenBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat  Listener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just