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The Ringer’s Howard Beck reported that Rival executives have been buzzing about a potential Jimmy Butler trade for months and predicted that he’d be traded. Are the Miami Heat preparing to trade their star? Plus, is Bam Adebayo pushing to play power forward next season? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss Miami’s summer and some

On the heels of the NBA’s regular-season schedule release, we break down the Miami Heat’s full 82-game schedule and rank the five games we’re most excited about. Then, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the latest on the Damian Lillard trade front and ask if the Heat should consider trading for Joel Embiid. Follow

The Miami Heat will face their toughest test yet when they play the Boston Celtics on Wednesday and Friday night in Boston. Can Miami’s surging defense stop Boston’s high-powered offense, and who guards Jayson Tatum? Plus, what’s the path to a Heat win? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down every angle of the matchup,

P.J. Tucker will opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer, with several contenders expected to want to sign him. Is this a big deal for the Miami Heat, who hope to bring him back? Should they be worried that Tucker could leave? Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Heat