The Miami Heat have been star-hunting for years, and soon their time will have to come. The former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague predicts that the Heat will land a big name or two soon enough.
âI think Giannis needs to go to Miami,â Teague said, making it clear that he wants to see the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes end with a trip to South Beach. âHim and Bam rock out.â
In a perfect world for Pat Rileyâs Heat, the franchise finds a player to pair alongside Bam Adebayo, rather than using his contract and value to acquire another one.
Giannis wouldnât come cheap and would require a blockbuster package. And in order to beef up the roster with more star power, Teague wants to see the Heat acquire another big name, who might come at a discounted price at this point, such as Ja Morant.
âTheyâre going to win because theyâll get Ja Morant for the low, too,â Teague added.
âThey wonât be able to shoot for [expletive]. Itâll be pack the paint, but theyâll get to the basket⦠The Heatles are back! Pat Riley is up there cooking again. Heâs 98 years old!â
The Miami Heat Had Interest In Both Stars
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks runs past Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers for a dunk during a 105-101 Bucks win at Crypto.com Arena on January 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Giannis was by far Plan A for the Heat. Miami was one of several teams looking at potentially acquiring the Milwaukee Bucks forward, who grew disgruntled with his organization throughout the 2025-2026 NBA season.
Many reports have generated conflicting rumors of Giannisâ true desired landing spot. The Heat have received some positive reports on that front, but nothing is concrete at this time.
GettyMEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 26: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at FedExForum on December 26, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
As for Morant, the market for the high-flying guard never formed into anything too demanding for the Memphis Grizzlies. With injuries piling up and a statistical regression taking place in 2025-2026, Morantâs value was down. The Heat were one of a few teams with reported interest, but those talks seemingly didnât go far.
As always, the offseason can change both situations drastically. While a Giannis-Bam-Morant pairing would be difficult to form due to the financials of the situation, Teague is convinced it has a real shot at happening.
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