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Heaters Gonna Heat
by Kyle Russell
Heaters Gonna Heat is a weekly podcast all about the one and only Miami Heat. Hosted and produced by Kyle Russell. Part of the OTG basketball network.
Episodes
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Miami Heat Summer Recap! Moving on to a New Era
HGH is back one last time to go over the Heat's summer. From Jimmy's contract negotiations to the draft, free agency and the summer league, the Heat's offseason has so far been about building towards Bam's timeline. With Jimmy potentially leaving after this season, it's now clear if it wasn't...
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With Miami’s Season Over After a Blowout Game 5 in Boston, Are the Heat Ready to Build Around Bam?
For the third game in a row, the Heat failed to score 90 pts in route to a 4-1 series loss to the Celtics. After a quick recap, I talk about where the Heat go from here in regards to their core 3 of Tyler, Jimmy, and Bam. It's time to build around Bam. HGH is taking a break as I have to job hunt,...
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The Heat Are Down 3-1 After a Blowout Game 4 Loss to White and the Celtics, Will They Survive Game 5?
In another game where the Heat failed to score 90 points, they got blown out by the Celtics (mainly Derrick White's 38) to fall into a 3-1 series deficit. I go over Game 4, how the Heat's young players did and what went wrong. Then, I talk about Game 5 tomorrow, an elimination game for the Heat...
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Bad Offense in the 1st, Bad Defense in the 2nd Doomed Miami in Game 3. Now Down 2-1 to Boston, Can They Bounce Back in Game 4?
With the series shifting to Miami, the Heat were blown out in Game 3 by the Celtics and now back down 2-1. I go over where things went wrong and who if any played well for the Heat. Then, I look ahead to Game 4 on Monday and what adjustments the Heat could make as they try to pull another rabbit...
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The Heat Shock the NBA World Again Taking Game 2 at the Celtics! Plus, Previewing Game 3 This Saturday
Spo conjured up a dark arts masterclass, the Heat making a franchise record 23 threes in route to a stunning Game 2 upset of the Celtics. I go over the 10 pt win, who played well and who didn't, and what Miami did to steal home court. Then, I look ahead to Game 3 this Saturday in Miami and wonder...
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To No Surprise, the Heat Got Smacked by the Celtics in Game 1. What Can Change in Game 2?
After escaping the play-in tournament Friday night, the Heat travelled to Boston for a Sunday afternoon Game 1 beatdown. I got over the 20-point loss, who played well, who didn't, and where things went wrong for the Heat. Then, I look ahead to Game 2 and the possible adjustments Miami could make…
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The Heat Show Life Stomping the Bulls to Set up Yet Another Playoff Series Against the Celtics
The Miami Heat crushed the Chicago Bulls last night to take the 8th seed in this year's playoffs! I go over the 112-91 victory and the great games all across the roster. Then, I look ahead to Game 1 against the Boston Celtics tomorrow (9:03). Quick episode today, series breakdown in Monday's...
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Jimmy’s Injury, Free Chicken, and Batum’s Hot Night Have Miami on the Brink of Elimination. Plus, Bulls Preview!
The Heat went into the Sixers arena with a great gameplan but Batum and other factors spoiled the win. I go over last night's loss from the Jimmy injury in the first to free chicken in the third and more. Then, I look ahead to the one guaranteed game left this season vs. the Chicago Bulls Friday...
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With Miami Finishing the Regular Season 8th, Can the Heat Make Another Deep Playoff Run This Year?
Despite a solid 3-1 week, the Heat didn't get any outside help and have an upcoming play-in game at Philly. First, I go over the last week of the regular season against the Hawks, Mavs, and Raptors twice. Then, I make the argument that the Heat can still make a deep playoff run (14:26). To close…
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After a Crushing Loss, the Heat Look Locked Into the Play-in Tournament. What Do They Have to Play for This Week?
After a 2-2 week, the Heat dropped key games that have them almost certainly in the Play-In tournament next week. I start by going over the games against the Knicks, Sixers, Rockets, and Pacers. Then, I discuss what the Heat might do with this last week of the regular season (14:58). Lastly, I…
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With a Pivotal Week Ahead for Miami, Can They Dig Out of the Play-in Tournament? Also, Playoff Rotation Talk!
Despite a 60 pt blowout win, the Heat's focus remains on getting out of the play-in. I go over last week's games against the Warriors, Blazers, and Wizards. After, I spend some time talking about what the playoff rotation could look like (10:52). Finally, I look ahead to the all-important week...
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With the Heat Again Trying to Dig Out of the Play-In, Could This Be the Last Year of the Butler Era in Miami?
The Heat might have gotten their most dominant win yesterday, but over the week they went 2-2 and are still the 7th seed in the East. I start by going over the last week against the Sixers, Cavs twice, and Pelicans. Afterwards, I question whether this team is ready to move on from Jimmy to Bam...
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How Does the Herro News Affect the Heat’s Future Plans? Plus, Bam Shooting Threes?!
With the Heat up in Detroit over the weekend news broke that Herro would miss a few more weeks, leading me to wonder what Miami's does now. But first, I recap last week's games against the Nuggets and Pistons twice. Then, I ask how the latest news on Herro affects Miami in the short, medium, and...
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The Heat Suffers Their Worst Loss of the Season at the Worst Time, Is There Cause for Alarm in Miami?
After a stretch of great competitive basketball, the Heat left me concerned after an embarrassing loss to the Wizards Sunday. As usual, I start by going over last week's games against the Pistons, Mavs, Thunder, and Wizards. Afterwards I highlight some areas of struggle for Miami in this recent...
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Evaluating the Heat at the Three Quarter Mark, Where Can They Improve on Offense?
The Heat have continued playing excellent basketball, picking up some big wins along the way. I go over last week's games against the Kings, Blazers, Nuggets, and Jazz. Then, I analyze how Miami's doing on both ends now that we're 60 games into the seaosn (16:55). Lastly, I preview the next week…
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Miami Starts Their Road Trip With a Physical Win in New Orleans. What Can We Expect From the Heat in the Stretch Run?
The playoff stretch run has begun and the Heat are looking to get out of the play-in. I recap their win over the Pelicans and the fight that broke out. Then, I go through a number of players and team storylines I hope/expect to see over the next few weeks (9:49). Finally, I preview the rest of...
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The Heat Enter the All-Star Break With the Same Record as Last Season, Can They Avoid a Similar Play-in Fate? Plus, the Addition of Delon Wright!
The Heat finished their pre All-Star Break with two big wins to get to 30-25, the same record they had at this point last year. First, I go over the wins against the Bucks and Sixers. Then, I talk about the addition of Delon Wright and what he can bring to the roster (10:58). Afterwards, I go...
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With No Major Moves at the Trade Deadline, the Heat Limp Into the All-Star Break. Can They Make an Addition via the Buyout Market?
After a brief bout of health, the Heat got banged up in a fierce rivalry game but do have the All-Star break to get some health back. I start out like usual talking about last week's games against the Magic, Spurs, and Celtics. Then, I go over why the Heat didn't make any moves at the trade...
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The Heat End Their Losing Streak Before a Tough Home Stand. With the Trade Deadline Looming, Will They Make Any More Moves?
After a rough 7 game losing streak, the Heat had a positive week going 2-1. As usual, I recap last week's games against the Kings, Wizards, and Clippers. Then, I discuss Miami's position heading into the trade deadline and some potential targets they could look into (12:33). To close, I look…
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Scary Terry Comes to Miami but the Heat Continue Their Losing Streak. What’s Going On With the Heat?
The Heat made a major move, trading Kyle Lowry for Terry Rozier, but the losses have continued to pile up to 7 straight. First, I talk about the Rozier acquisition and what it means for the Heat on and off the court. Then, I grit my teeth going through last week's losses to the Grizzlies…
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What Can the Heat Do About Their Recent Losing Streak? Also, Will They Have Any All-Stars This Year?
Despite having Jimmy, Bam, and Herro back, the Heat find themselves in a 3 game losing streak. Not deterred, I start by going over the losses to the Raptors, Hawks, Magic. Then, I discuss what's been going wrong this week and where the Heat could change things internally and externally (11:54)....
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Evaluating the Heat at the Halfway Mark of the 2023-24 Season. Plus Jimmy Butler Is Back!
The Heat finished off an impressive home stand and grabbed a tough OT road win to get to 24-16 after 40 games. As usual, I go through the games against the Thunder, Magic, Hornets, and Nets. Then, I go through some stats for how the Heat look after half the season has been played (15:57). Lastly…
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With Injuries to Older Players, the Heat Are Leaning On Their Youth to Win Games. Has Jovic Finally Emerged?
As players like Butler, Martin, and Haywood continue to recover, the Heat have been staying afloat thanks to their young core. First, I go over the latest games against the Clippers, Lakers, Suns, and Rockets. Then, I look into the performance of players like Jaquez and Jovic as they try to fill...
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New Years Resolutions for the Miami Heat to Start 2024
The Heat started their West Coast road trip, going 1-1 to start against the Warriors and Jazz. After talking about those games, I give my hopes for Heat players to improve on to start the New Year (08:39). Then, I close looking ahead to the rest of the West Coast swing against the Clippers…
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Looking Back on a Crazy 2023 for the Miami Heat
As the New Year approaches, it's time to reflect on the almost over 2023 year. But first, I go through last week's games against the Wolves, Magic, Hawks, and Sixers. Then, I recap the last year for me as a Heat fan, the lows and the highs as well as what the emergence of JJ means for the Heat...
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Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro Return as the Heat Face a Gauntlet This Week
The Heat finally got the news they've been waiting for, Bam and Tyler will be back tonight! Before that, I go over last week's games against the Hornets and Bulls. Then, I talk about what the Heat have learned in Bam/Tyler's absence and some of the controversy surrounding Tyler (13:33). Lastly, I...
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With the East Looking Competitive, the Heat Have an Opportunity This Week to Move up the Standings
With another 1-1 week, the Heat find themselves in the lower half of an increasingly competitive East. As usual, I go over the games last week against the Raptors and Cavaliers. Then, I do a run through of the East to highlight the teams doing better, same, or worse than last year (10:10). Then…
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Evaluating the 2023-24 Heat at the Quarter Way Mark
After a week of high score games, the Heat have reached the 20 game mark! Before that, I go over last week's games against the Bucks and Pacers twice. Then, I go over some of Miami's overall, offensive, and defensive statistics now that we're a quarter way into the season (12:27). Lastly, I look...
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With the In-Season Tournament on the Line Tomorrow, Will the Heat Advance to the Next Round
A week of highs and lows saw Miami blowout two teams before dropping a back to back in New York while jeopardizing their In-Season Tournament chances to advance. As usual, I go over last week's games against the Bulls, Cavs, Knicks, and Nets. Then, I go through a few different storylines in a...
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Miami’s Win Streak Stops at Seven, What Can We Take Away?
The Heat won an impressive 7 games straight before losing to the Bulls Saturday in a game that reminded me of the Heat's 4th quarter problems. As usual, I start by going over last week's games against the Hornets, Nets, and Bulls. Then, I discuss both good and bad takeaways from the win streak...
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Despite Herro’s Injury, Miami’s Next Man up Mentality Gets Them to Five Straight Wins
It's been a challenging start to the season between 4th quarter collapses and a road heavy schedule, made even worse with injuries to players like Herro and Martin. And yet, the Heat have won 5 straight to improve to 6-4 on the season. I go over Miami's 4-0 week against the Lakers, Grizzlies,...
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Miami Breaks Their Losing Streak Against Washington, and Also Pick up an In-Season Tournament Win
After losing four straight, the Heat got a win in their opening game of the In-Season Tournament. I recap last week's games against the Bucks, Nets, and Wizards. Then, I break down how the In-Season Tournament works, Miami's level of interest, and give my pitch for the Division tournament…
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Making a Compliment Sandwich Out of the First Week of Heat Basketball
With one week in the books, the Heat are currently 1-2 and have had a string of dreadful 4th quarter performances. As usual, I start by going through the Heat's games against the Pistons, Celtics, and Wolves. Then, I go over some good, some bad, and some good from the Heat's first week of regular...
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Dru Smith Gets the 14th Roster Spot, James Harden Is Looking for a Trade, and the Heat Kick off the 2023-24 Regular Season Tomorrow!
Preseason has concluded and the Heat have made their roster decisions ahead of the start of the regular season. First, I go over the last two preseason games and the takeaways I saw. Then, I go over the decision to promote Dru Smith to the roster, the two-way contracts Miami has now, and whether...
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With Preseason Underway, Who Is Standing Out as the Heat Look To Fill Out Their Roster?
With about a week left before the deadline, the Heat still have a 14th roster spot to fill. I go over the first three games of preseason and who/what stood out. Then I take a look at the four players I think are competing for the 14th spot (10:41). Then lastly I talk a little about the remaining...
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Media Day, Training Camp, Roster Goals, and Preseason for the 2023-24 Miami Heat Season!
With the start of October, the NBA season is now fast approaching. I go over some takeaways from media day and training camp including Jimmy's emo phase and Jovic with his chest out. Then, I breakdown the Heat's roster and goals for each player going into the season (12:24). Then to close I spend…
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Milwaukee and Boston Make Moves at Miami’s Expense, How Do the Heat Stack Up to Their East Rivals Now?
It was a rough week for Heat Nation as the Blazers made two trades to bolster the Heat's biggest rivals in the East. I break down the trades and how the Heat took a big L on this one. Then, I discuss how the Bucks and Celtics improved, weak points in their current rosters, and how Miami can keep...
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The Dame Trade Saga Is Heating Up, but Does Miami Need Him to Compete for a Title?
All signs point to the Blazers trying to trade Dame before training camp next week, but the Raptors have emerged as a potential landing spot despite Dame's insistence on Miami. I look into the Raptors trade interest, as well as some reasons for why the Blazers may still send Dame elsewhere. Then…
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Heaters Gonna Heat Is Back! And Yep, It’s a Damian Lillard Episode
After a two month summer break, HGH has returned and dedicating it's first episode back to just talk Dame trade. I recap some news from the summer including a memo from the NBA and Harden's parallels. Then, I summarize an interview about the last few years of the Dame/Portland saga (4:36). From...
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Players That Stood Out for Miami in Summer League, Plus an Update on the Damian Lillard Trade Saga
With Gabe Vincent and Max Strus leaving in free agency, Miami used summer league to scout out their next development success story. I highlight 5 players I think could vie for rotation spots come training camp. Then, I go over the last week of rumors and news regarding Miami and Dame's mutual...
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The Damian Lillard Trade Saga Continues, Plus Some Highlights Halfway Through Summer League
Summer League may be here, but the bulk of Miami's focus is rightfully still on acquiring Damian Lillard. I go over the very minimal updates we've gotten, then compare/contrast Dame's trade request to Durant's last summer and to Wade leaving Miami in 2016. Then, I spend a few minutes going over…
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Miami Was Savvy in Free Agency, so Much So Damian Lillard Has Requested a Trade to the Heat
Free Agency weekend was eventful for the Miami Heat, to put it lightly. First, I break down Miami's moves, who left, who stayed, who joined. Then, I deep dive into the Lillard trade request, what Miami can offer, each side's leverage, and some potential teams that could make this a 3 or 4 team...
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Miami Drafts Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the 2023 Draft! Plus More Dame Watch and a Look Ahead to Free Agency
With the 18th pick in the 2023 draft, the Miami Heat have drafted Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of UCLA! I breakdown the immediate impact Jaquez could have and how by all accounts he's a Heat Culture fit. Then, I revisit Dame Watch to discuss how Portland drafting Scoot Henderson affects Lillard's…
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The Heat Miss Out on Beal to Pursue Lillard. Also, Who Are Some Players Miami Could Draft With the 18th Pick?
The Finals are a little over a week over and yet the NBA moves on into the off-season. I first talk about how Miami missed out on Bradley Beal and why they prioritized Damian Lillard over acquiring Beal, as well as the timeline for a Lillard acquisition. Then, I look ahead to the 2023 draft this...
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Miami’s Cinderella Run Comes to an End in Denver, Game 5 Recap and 2022-23 Season Retrospective
In a game where Miami managed to hold Denver below 100, they failed to score 90 as the Heat lose 4-1 to the Nuggets in the NBA Finals. I go over Game 5 and series takeaways, what went wrong for Miami on the offensive end, and cautiously criticize Spoelstra. Then, I look back at the journey Miami...
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Is Miami Out of Options Against a Better Denver Team? Heat Down 1-3 vs. Nuggets
It was another familiar night, Miami's offense failing to crack 100 as they lose again to Denver to go into a 1-3 hole. As usual, I recap the game and talk not just about takeaways from this game but from the series as a whole to this point. Then, I look ahead to Game 5 (and 6 if we get there) to...
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Denver’s Duo Shine While the Heat’s Offense Struggles, Heat Down 1-2 vs. Nuggets
While the defense did enough to limit Denver to below 110, Miami's offense couldn't crack 100 as they dropped Game 3 to fall back down 1-2 in the series. I recap Game 3, from the historic performances by Murray and Jokic to the Heat getting crushed in the paint. Then, I look ahead to Game 4...
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Duncan and Bam Flip the Script in the 4th to Steal Game 2, Heat Tied 1-1 vs. Nuggets in the Finals
In a back and forth game, Miami found enough offense in the 4th to do something no other team else has done these playoffs, win on the road in Denver. I go through Game 2 and discuss the major takeaways in another impressive Heat win (hint, 3p shooting). Then, I look ahead to Game 3 as the series...
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Not Enough 3’s, Not Enough Free Throws, Not Enough Offense for Miami to Win, Heat Down 0-1 vs. Nuggets
Despite a strong 4th quarter and holding Denver to only 104 points, Miami failed to crack 100 themselves as they lost Game 1. As usual, we recap the first game of the Finals and discuss where Miami's offense failed to produce. Then, we look ahead to Game 2 on Sunday, and what adjustments the Heat...
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Miami Dominates Boston in Game 7, Heat Win 4-3 vs. Celtics to Advance to the NBA Finals to Face the Denver Nuggets
Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin led the way as Miami handled Boston in Game 7, dispelling any chance of being the first to blow a 3-0 lead. As usual, we recap the game and the takeaways as Miami advances to their second Finals in the Jimmy Butler era. Then, we preview the upcoming Finals matchup...
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Heaters Gonna Heat is a weekly podcast all about the one and only Miami Heat. Hosted and produced by Kyle Russell. Part of the OTG basketball network.
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