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Miami Heat face cap constraints after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Miami Heat face cap constraints after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

Summary

The Miami Heat secured Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason but now find themselves hard capped for 2026-27. Discussions indicate that while the team can create some flexibility, significant roster movement is limited. Analysts suggest that salary offloading may create additional maneuverability below the hard cap. Despite these constraints, the Heat remain positioned to be active ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 11.

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By the Numbers

•Heat are hard capped following Antetokounmpo's acquisition.
•Current salary cap limits options for roster improvement.
•Potential to offload salaries exists for more flexibility.
•Heat can still act at the upcoming February trade deadline.

Latest Updates

10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Have Heat locked themselves between rock and hard (-cap) place with their payroll approach?

What they're saying

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Q: Ira, Cleveland was second-apron and now they’ve making all kinds of moves. I say it’s time for the Heat to get under the hard cap and get going. What say you? – Tim. A: Actually, I don’t have to say anything, because this is somewhat apples and oranges. When it comes to being over either of the aprons, there are means to then get below, by shaving salary from the payroll, and then resetting ...
— Yahoo Sports

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