Heat begin negotiations with free agents as Giannis pursuit continues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Miami Heat are starting internal negotiations with their own free agents today, June 14, following the conclusion of the NBA Finals. The Knicks' victory over the Spurs in Game 4 marked the end of the season. This marks a pivotal moment for the Heat, who are looking to reshape their roster after missing the playoffs for the first time in seven years. Contracts for key players such as Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins will be assessed, particularly in relation to the ongoing pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The team's future moves hinge on Giannis's status, with a potential trade impacting their roster decisions. Upcoming dates in the NBA calendar include the draft on June 23 and the start of free agency on June 30.
- •Miami can negotiate with free agents starting today, June 14.
- •The Knicks won the NBA Finals on June 13, ending the 2025-26 season.
- •Key decisions involve players like Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins.
- •The outcome of the Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit will influence roster changes.
- •Important dates include the NBA draft on June 23 and free agency starting June 30.
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Starting line is here for Heat with their own free agents, as Giannis wait continues
"MIAMI — With the New York Knicks still dealing with their champagne hangover, now it gets real for the Miami Heat and the rest of the NBA. By rule, the day after the conclusion of the NBA Finals is the first day that teams can begin internal negotiations with their own impending free agents. For a Heat team in search of a makeover, it effectively is the starting line to what could be a ...
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