May 22, 2025
Why the Miami Heat Need a Star Guard to Return to Contention
Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami HeatAbout this episode
Is Guard Play the Key to Miami Heat's Success? The Miami Heat's strategy hinges on the evolving role of guards in the NBA. With the league's top offensive players predominantly being guards, the Heat's roster construction and potential trade targets are under the microscope. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil explore Tyler Herro's potential to become the star guard Miami needs, while evaluating trade scenarios involving Jamal Murray and other notable players like Trae Young and Ja Morant. 0:00 Intro: Guard position crucial in NBA history 5:57 Analyzing importance of guards in championships 11:49 Tyler Herro's potential and comparison to others 19:48 Trade targets: Trae Young and Ja Morant 26:47 Other potential guard trade options 32:36 Exploring a Jamal Murray trade scenario Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! CarGurus Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. SKIMS Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba . Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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.