Report: Miami Heat are inching closer to a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Miami Heat has been a franchise that has swung and missed on trade candidates in 2025, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

Through the ups and downs, including the four-game losing streak carried into Monday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors, the plan has not wavered in terms of pace for the Miami Heat.

The air inside the Kaseya Center can feel heavy when things aren’t going well, and on Monday night, it felt suffocating for both the Raptors and the Heat.

Giannis has pointed to liking no state income tax in the past, Giannis has pointed to Florida cities being his favorite in the past, and Giannis has long praised the Miami Heat.

NBA trade rumors: What to expect from the Miami Heat with league trade window opening originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. On Monday, the NBA opened a new window as Dec. 15 is the first day for most players who were signed this offseason to become trade eligible.

The Miami Heat has held internal discussions regarding “several” unhappy stars who could become available in the near future.

The Miami Heat announced that guard Tyler Herro will not play in tonight's game against the Toronto Raptors as he continues to deal with a prior toe injury. He