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The NBA released the schedule for the 2025-26 season and the Miami Heat are facing a tough stretch to open the season. Were the schedule makers unkind to the Heat, and will the league regret not giving the Heat more national TV games? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Heat's slate before continuing their season on the top 25 Heat players of the last 25 years with a look at Jason Williams.0:00 Intro1:30 Heat schedule release11:30 25 Of 25: Jason WilliamsSupport 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states

The Miami Heat have never advanced past the group stage of the NBA's In-Season Tournament. Will this be the year that changes? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to the Heat's grouping before continuing their series looking at the top 25 Heat players of the past 25 years with Chris "Birdman" Andersen.0:00 Intro1:30 Heat's NBA Cup group11:30 25 Of 25: Chris AndersenSupport 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 d

The Miami Heat announced their preseason schedule, complete with a game against the Orlando Magic in Puerto Rico. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Heat's preseason matchups before beginning their "25 of 25" series counting down the 25 greatest Heat players of the last 25 years, starting with Max Strus. 0:00 Intro1:30 Heat's preseason schedule announced11:30 25 of 25 series kicks off 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable

Miami Heat Roster Moves: Kai Jones Workout Sparks Intrigue. | Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the Miami Heat's recent workout with Kai Jones, exploring his potential fit in the team's thin frontcourt. The duo tackles burning questions about luxury tax implications and possible roster adjustments, including rumors surrounding Simone Fontecchio. They analyze how the Heat could adopt strategies from the Golden State Warriors' championship playbook, with a focus on unleashing Tyler Herro's offensive potential. The hosts also debate the merits of increasing three-point volume to compensate for offensive limitations. 0:00 Intro1:30 Analyzing Kai Jones workout with Heat5:30 Waiving Fontecchio to get under tax11:21 Can Heat learn from Warriors' playstyle?22:45 Blind ranking fast food restaurantsBecome 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.co

Will Haywood Highsmith miss the start of the Miami Heat season? The Heat announced that Highsmith will miss 8-10 weeks after a meniscal tear he sustained during a workout. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss the latest around his injury and what it means for Miami's rotation. Then they talk about a funny thing with the NBA's Christmas Day and Opening Night schedules before looking at what the Heat can learn from how Nikola Jovic is being used on Serbia's Eurobasket team. 0:00 Intro1:30 Haywood Highsmith injury impact11:33 Players who could step up for Heat16:46 Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s opportunity to improve21:31 NBA Christmas and opening night schedules28:13 Nikola Jovic impressing in EurobasketBecome 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use

Miami Heat fan favorites: From D-Wade to Birdman, who tops the list? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil draft their ultimate Miami Heat fan favorites, sparking debates on what truly makes a beloved player. The hosts analyze icons like Udonis Haslem and Dwyane Wade, while also exploring the impact of role players such as Duncan Robinson and Mario Chalmers. They dive into the polarizing nature of Jimmy Butler's tenure and discuss why white three-point shooters seem to capture Heat fans' hearts. The conversation covers various eras of Heat basketball, from Alonzo Mourning's inspiring comeback to Tyler Herro's rise to stardom.0:00 Intro1:30 Biggest fan favorites in Heat history3:28 Udonis Haslem vs Dwyane Wade6:51 Jimmy Butler: Controversial choice13:03 White three-point shooters20:18 Rookie Tyler Herro24:52 Speed round32:36 Honorable mentionsBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENER

Will the Miami Heat exceed expectations and go over their projected win total? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss their reasons for taking the over on 38.5 wins, and then examine whether Bam Adebayo can finally win Defensive Player of the Year, which Heat players could be in the mix for Most Improved, and if Erik Spoelstra is gearing up for a Coach of the Year campaign.0:00 Intro1:30 Heat over/under 38.5 wins12:30 Bam Adebayo's DPOY chances25:39 Heat players for Most Improved28:00 Spoelstra's best case yet for COYBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications w

De'Aaron Fox signed an extension with the San Antonio Spurs, taking him off the market next summer. Where will the Miami Heat turn for their next star player? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk about what Fox's extension means for their 2026 plans, Tyler Herro's extension talks and more before discussing some names for Heat fans to keep an eye on.0:00 Intro1:30 De'Aaron Fox extension11:30 Tyler Herro extension talks22:00 Targets for next summerBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/locke

The Miami Heat are beginning a new era, and that means Erik Spoelstra has to approach coaching the team in a new way. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss what they want to see from Spoelstra's coaching this season, including a major change to the offense, leaning into the roster's strengths on defense and rotation adjustments.0:00 Intro1:30 How Spo can learn from last season11:30 Changes to rotation and offense24:15 Changes to coaching staff and defenseBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone

Miami Heat fans are disappointed after Luka Doncic signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, but did the Heat ever really have a chance? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss what Luka's extension means for the Heat's superstar pursuit before analyzing Bam Adebayo's recent comments about the roster and whether the Heat are in danger of becoming the most boring team in South Florida.0:00 Intro1:30 Luka's extension11:30 Bam talks roster22:25 Bam on Norm Powell27:00 Heat slipping behind Marlins?Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders.OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPh

Who is the most interesting player on the Miami Heat next season? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil nominate players from the Heat's starting lineup and bench and pin them against each other for the crown of "Most Interesting." They also discuss the least interesting players on the roster, and the sidequests they are paying the most attention to.0:00 Intro1:30 Most/least interesting Heat starter12:30 Most/least interesting Heat bench player21:00 Final winnersBecome 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download

The Miami Heat have been linked to Sacramento Kings scorers Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan before, and the Kings are reportedly shopping them to make room for Russell Westbrook. Would trading for either Monk or DeRozan make sense for the Heat? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss their potential fits before reacting to Daryl Morey's claim that the NBA Bubble Finals deserve an asterisk. Then they discuss which Heat players can use a Luka Doncic-like body transformation.0:00 Intro2:02 Potential Kings trades for Heat7:45 DeMar DeRozan's fit13:29 Daryl Morey on NBA Bubble21:30 Which Heat player needs a body transformation?Become 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Game

The Miami Heat have reportedly considered trading Terry Rozier for Marcus Smart. Did they miss an opportunity, or are they content to hold onto Rozier for now? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the latest Miami Heat trade buzz, explore Dru Smith's contract situation and why he won't be back on a two-way deal, and who the Heat could add to their final two-way spot.0:00 Intro1:30 Rozier for Smart swap13:24 Dru Smith's future19:35 Potential options for Heat's open two-way spot24:02 Locked OFF HeatBecome 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when

Miami Heat's frontcourt puzzle: Can Nikola Jovic be the missing piece? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the Miami Heat's evolving frontcourt strategy, focusing on Nikola Jovic's potential breakout. They analyze how Jovic could complement Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware, exploring lineup combinations that maximize the team's strengths. Then they the Heat's frontcourt against Eastern Conference rivals and debate the need for additional veteran depth at center. 0:00 Intro1:30 Can Nikola Jovic be Miami's Naz Reid?13:08 Debating Jovic's best position on the court18:15 Potential lineup combinations with Jovic22:23 Ranking Miami's frontcourt in the Eastern Conference29:38 Should Heat add another veteran center?Become 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an acco

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How many Miami Heat players crack the NBA's top 100? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss the top players on the Heat roster, how many should be considered among the Locked On Podcast Network's top 100 and which Heat players could land on the list with a big season.0:00 Intro1:30 Ranking Heat's top five players11:39 Heat players in NBA top 10021:30 Who can crack top 100 next season?Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an accoun

Could LeBron James return to the Miami Heat? The idea is gaining momentum, so Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss what a reunion could look like, potential trades and if the Heat with LeBron could compete in the Eastern Conference. Then they draft the greatest villains in Heat history, including various Celtics, Knicks and more and key moments.0:00 Intro1:30 LeBron James possibly rejoining Miami Heat12:33 Drafting biggest villains in Heat history21:18 Recent Celtics teams as Heat villains33:48 "Keep or Cut" Marvel charactersBecome 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIF

Miami HEAT's Jovic Dilemma: Rotation Lock or Bench Warmer? Spoelstra's Praise Sparks Debate. Will Nikola Jovic secure a spot in the MIAMI HEAT's rotation this season? Hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil analyze Erik Spoelstra's recent comments on Jovic's development and debate his potential role. The discussion extends to the HEAT's frontcourt options, including Bam Adebayo's ideal partner and undrafted sensation Vlad Goldin's chances as a backup center.0:00 Intro1:30 Nicola Jovic's role next season12:27 Ware vs. Jovic as starters16:31 Vlad Goldin as potential backup center21:14 Locked Off HeatBecome 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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time i

Miami Heat's Rozier gamble a costly mistake? Wes Goldberg and David dive into the fallout of the Terry Rozier acquisition and whether it was the biggest mistake of the Jimmy Butler era. Then the hosts analyze Kashad Johnson's rotation aspirations and debate his chances of cracking Miami's lineup. Plus, a heated discussion on Florida's most dominant sports team ever – from the '72 Dolphins to the Big Three era. Stick around for a touching tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and his impact on music and pop culture.0:00 Intro1:30 Worst Heat decision over last 5 years5:18 Honorable mentions for Heat's worst decisions11:35 Kashad Johnson's goal to crack Heat rotation17:11 Projecting Heat's 10-man rotation for upcoming season21:26 Most dominant Florida sports team31:01 Ozzy OsbourneBecome 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

Dwyane Wade at 23, Shaq at 6, and Jimmy Butler at 83? Bleacher Report's top 100 NBA players list ignites fierce debate. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the Miami Heat's representation, exploring Wade's legacy, Shaq's dominance, and Butler's controversial inclusion.0:00 Intro5:15 Heat's remaining offseason plans16:05 Comparing Wade to other NBA legends26:22 Shaq's dominance and all-time ranking29:42 Jimmy Butler's strange career and ranking34:51 Butler vs Wade: Best Heat Finals performance?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 yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get sta