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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 30 MIN

Are the Heat Bam or Giannis' Team? & Lineups We CAN'T Wait to See

from Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami Heat · host Locked On Podcast Network, David Ramil

The mailbag is back, and this one is packed with some of the biggest questions surrounding the new-look Miami Heat. Is this still Bam Adebayo's team, or has Giannis Antetokounmpo officially become the face of the franchise? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the leadership dynamic, offensive hierarchy, and why the answer may not be as simple as it seems. We also reveal the lineup combinations we're most excited to watch, discuss how Miami stacks up against the Eastern Conference's top contenders, and explore whether Ben Simmons could actually make sense as a low-risk addition. Plus, we react to the possibility of Bradley Beal and Nick Richards joining the roster, talk about two-way players and developmental options the Heat should monitor, and share our expectations for what Giannis could mean to Miami's regular-season success. 00:00 Are the Heat Bam or Giannis' team? 13:32 Who matches up with Giannis? 21:57 Is Beal and Richards a disappointing outcome? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Cozy EarthHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code LOCKEDONfor an exclusive 20%.   BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The guys answer your questions about the new-look Miami Heat, from whether this is Bam Adebayo's team or Giannis Antetokounmpo's team, to the lineups they're most excited to see and potential roster additions. Plus, they dive into Eastern Conference matchups, Ben Simmons, Bradley Beal, and the Heat's outlook for the regular season.

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