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Nikola Jović on playing for Serbia 🇷🇸 “I live for these competitions. EuroBasket, World Cup, Olympics — every tournament is the pinnacle. We’re always hoping for the best result.” (via @Eurohoopsnet)

Vladislav Goldin will wear No. 50 for the Heat on his two-way contract, per @EtienneCatalan. Last worn in Miami by Joel Anthony in 2014.

Jeff Teague says LeBron James used HGH during his time in Miami 👀 “They started testing for it and he sat out, said his back hurt. Came back three weeks later skinny.” (via @club520podcast)

First look at Haywood Highsmith in No. 8 👀 He’s switching from No. 24 to No. 8 for the Heat, per @EtienneCatalan.

Simone Fontecchio will wear No. 0 for the Heat (per @EtienneCatalan)

Norman Powell will wear No. 24 for the Heat Haywood Highsmith is switching to No. 8 (per @EtienneCatalan)

Nikola Jović Credits Dragić for Heat’s Support: “The Heat saw how Goran Dragić always came back better from playing with Slovenia — they trust I’ll do the same with Serbia.” (via @Eurohoopsnet)

Nikola Jović says he’s ready for the season after 3 months of solo training: “I’ve literally been training since May 5th. Only took a seven-day break. I’m already tired… I’m already ready.” 🔥 (via @Eurohoopsnet)

What a birthday gift it would be to see your son sign with the Heat… Continuing the legacy 👀🔥

Might be an unpopular choice but man KNunn was fun

Happy Birthday to The Glove, Gary Payton! 🔥 A Hall of Famer, defensive menace, and 2006 NBA Champion. Forever a part of Heat history! 🏆

Still not over the fact we got him for practically nothing

Keshad Johnson on earning his spot in Miami: “My goal is to crack the rotation and show I belong. I’m just a winner — whether it’s three-and-D or battling bigs, I’ll do whatever helps the team win. They invested in me, so it’s on me to prove them right.” (per @Anthony_Chiang)

The Heat have reportedly expressed interest in Gary Payton II (per @esidery)

Spo’s challenge to Jović ahead of EuroBasket: “You were a token starter for Serbia in the World Cup. Now break into the rotation, earn the trust of a Hall of Fame coach. Same challenge here in Miami — it’s about the winning things, every day.” (per @Anthony_Chiang)

Who has a brighter future in Miami?

Spo on Nikola Jović’s Progression: “Where he was as a rookie to who he’s becoming now — it’s night and day. The work ethic, the professionalism, the consistency… that’s why I’m encouraged.” Niko breakout year coming? 👀 (via @Anthony_Chiang)