138: Bet on Your Pod, Then Double Down with Jorge Sedano (ESPN) & David DuFour (Basketball Breakdown)

In this special two-part edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, the guys welcome Jorge Sedano of ESPN and David DuFour of Basketball Breakdown to discuss the Miami Heat at midseason.

137: Front Office Friction

The guys return from their hiatus!

• Alf gets mad at Giancarlo for wanting to flip Wayne (Rayne) Ellington for assets
• How Dion Waiters bamboozled the Heat front office and fan base
• Leif provides some insight to the front office friction caused by Hassan Whiteside. Saucy nuggets!
• Alf also recalls bad strip club experiences

10 Deals Miami Heat Must Target Before NBA Trade Deadline

It’s almost New Years. We’re less than 40 days from the NBA Trade Deadline. And everyone’s kind of sick of Hassan Whiteside again. So, what now? … #TRADEMACHINESZN is byke!

The Launching Pad: More Bam Flashes, Richardson Finds His Shot, Dion Kills The Flow

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it… Keep Reading

The Launching Pad: Chillin’ In The Corner, It’s Wayne-ing 3s, Richardson Missing Open Looks

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it up? What numbers should you be watching? What was that beautiful play Miami ran in the second quarter? You can find all of it here, every Monday.

The Launching Pad: Justise Better, Whiteside Owning The Wizards, Miami’s Second-Half Woes

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it up? What numbers should you be watching? What was that beautiful play Miami ran in the second quarter? You can find all of it here, every Monday.

136: “Can We Say Maple Bleep?”

In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brassjazz, Alex Toledo and Christian Hernandez engage in conversations that cover…
• Justise better at the 4?
• Second-half struggles (turd quarter)
• A roast to our own Harrison Cytryn (@hottakeharry) on how he always slanders people despite never being there
• Christian has interesting numbers that may lend some answers to the inconsistent play of Miami through 11 games
• The levels of takitude by Alex are too damn hot to handle on this pod. He’s evolving before our eyes
… and so much more

The Launching Pad: Turnover Frenzy, Okaro Doin’ Work, & Funky Pick-and-Rolls

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it up? What numbers should you be watching? What was that beautiful play Miami ran in the second quarter? You can find all of it here, every Monday.

Riley Washed, Culture Dweebs and the Anatomy of Team Building

27th. That is where the Cleveland Cavaliers rank in Net Rating through eight games this season. They have been objectively one… Keep Reading

135: TJ Isn’t Dumb, He Just Can’t Dribble

The guys are back and have a lot of ground to cover!
• Nekias Duncan breaks down early season numbers on the Miami Heat’s offense.
• Leif offers his perspective on the beginning of the season, as well as the progressions of Bam Adebayo and Justise Winslow.
• Alex Toledo and Nekias both slander Dwyane Wade’s rocky start in Cleveland
… and so much more!

The Launching Pad: Adebayo’s Season Debut, Miami’s Best Lineup, Ellington Elevator Music

Welcome to The Launching Pad, a weekly roundup of Miami Heat basketball. Who’s playing well, and who should pick it up? What numbers should you be watching? What was that beautiful play Miami ran in the second quarter? You can find all of it here, every Monday.

Everyone’s A Critic: The Spo Dilemma

It is easy to be a critic of Erik Spoelstra. But when it comes to critiquing a head coach that has won two championships, you are either unequivocally correct, or you are the dumbest person who has ever decided to express themselves on social media. There is no middle ground.

NBA Season Preview: Our MHB Experts Forecast The Miami HEAT’s 2017-18 Record

Our Miami Heat Beat experts use their collective brainpower to accurately predict the Miami HEAT’s 2017-18 season record. Just like were dead-on right last year, here it is all over again under one post, so it’s on the record.

Don’t @ Me 2.0: Alf & Leif’s Hot Takes, 2017-18 Miami Heat Edition

Do you still like hot sports takes 🔥🔥🔥? Takes so strident and cocksure that you don’t care if they are both ridiculous and wrong? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Miami Heat Beat insider, Leif, and #HeatTwitter President, Alf, are here to bring you their hottest takes on every player the Miami HEAT are bringing into the 2017-18 regular season. All 17 to be exact.

134: Preseason Puppet Pals w/ Anthony Chiang (Palm Beach Post)

we welcomed Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post to join Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alex Toledo and Harrison Cytryn (Hot Take Harry) in discussions that involve:
• Does cheering happen in the press box?
• Rodney McGruder’s extended injury/potential surgery?
• Justise Winslow shining as a ballhandler/playmaker
• Has Josh Richardson locked himself in as a starter?
• Jay Sabol’s new appearance
… and so much more

133: Signature Shoe Theory

Alf makes his full return to The Heat Beat Podcast and unveils the criteria that makes a superstar a superstar with his Signature Shoe Theory. The guys detour to belt and Big Bang Theory talk before breaking down the highlights of the Miami Heat’s first preseason game.

132: We Byke (Miami Spurs)

First show of the 2017-18 NBA season and we are back in full swing! Heat Twitter President Alf fills us in on what’s been on his mind lately. The guys talk Dwyane Wade signing with Cleveland, roster construction, and trading Erik Spoelstra for Klay Thompson? Small Sample Size Theater makes its triumphant return and convinces us all how Miami has adopted the Spurs system.

Rumors of Dwyane Wade’s Interest In Cleveland Are Incredulous

You have a great opportunity, Dwyane. A chance to erase the nonsense of last season and restore your legacy.

Winslow The Playmaker: Why Maximizing Justise’s Strengths Is Vital For His Growth

The development of Justise Winslow is more important now than ever. By giving him the freedom to be a playmaker, Miami may see his game take a huge leap.

130: “Are We Homers?”

Gianni tones his outraged persona down for this episode. Hooray! Brass, Leif, Alex Toledo and Brian Goins join to discuss everything from puppet media questions, the Heat Beat perception of being homers, and who the most likely Heat member to search on the deep web is? We also debut “That’s So Riley?” where we take your hard-hitting journalism questions that the media wouldn’t dare ask The Godfather.

With A Potential Extension Looming, Josh Richardson Must Prove His Worth

Seeking a second, and substantially more lucrative, contract, Josh Richardson remains an unknown commodity. Despite making a strong first impression with his lights out shooting and eye-catching physical tools, he disappointed many with a sophomore year plagued by injury and inconsistency. Now, he enters a crucial third season in Miami looking to overcome a crowded backcourt and limit durability concerns.

129: Smelly White Hippie w/ Clay Ferraro (WPLG)

Kelly Olynyk gets signed by the Miami HEAT minutes before the show. What happens next is unhinged Giancarlo Navas blasting his bile and poison at tradable contracts. Harrison Cytryn, Clay Ferraro of WPLG, Crab, and Brian Goins try to calm him to no success.

Fandom and Success: What to do in the wake of the Hayward decision?

HEAT fans have been left questioning this roster’s ceiling and the direction of the franchise in general. Miami’s road back to contention is as unclear as ever and as a fan it can be difficult deciding how to approach this uncertainty. So what are your options as a fan?

Breakdown: Bam Adebayo’s Double-Double Debut

Despite some lapses, Bam Adebayo showcased who he is (screen-setter, glass-cleaner), who he could be (face-up threat, shot-blocker) and how far he has to go (strength, positioning) in his NBA Summer League debut.

128: Who The Hell Is Adebayo?

Draft day is among us!!! We watch the draft live and react to everything as it happened. Gianni has no idea about who any of these people are. Nekias and Alex try to provide analysis. We also watch Monk drop and are on “Monk Watch” for much of the show. Also, who the hell is Adebayo?

127: How Drunk is Too Drunk?

The Finals are over! The guys break down the NBA Finals as everyone slanders a different person. We talk how delusional HEAT fans think they’re getting everyone, and how McBobs is gonna save the HEAT? Gianni also tells his drunken story at a Chicago wedding. The guys react.