Locked On Heat

The 2019-20 NBA season is finally here! But instead of your usual preview, I'll run down what will make this season most successful and unsuccessful, before giving you my personal wish list for what I want to see happen this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the heels of Dion Waiters' one-game suspension, we look at what happened that led to the disciplinary action, whether Dion might have a point and what happens next between Waiters and the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave DuFour of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the growth of Justise Winslow and Bam Adebayo, gives a rundown of other Eastern Conference teams that could challenge Miami and offers his season predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 23 points to help beat the Orlando Magic. Miami got some incredible passing from Point Justise, and Tyler Herro continues to be entertaining, even if it costs him a technical foul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a strong showing from Tyler Herro in the preseason, does that make him the likely starter? If so, who comes off the bench? And is Kevin Love a good fit for this team via trade? Listen to part 2 of the weekly mailbag and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mailbag is open to answer some of your questions including which is the best five-man group to close out games? Is this team as deep, or deeper, than the past championship-winning teams in Heat history? And what is the situation with Dion Waiters and will it end peacefully in Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Game 2 of the preseason, Miami beat the Charlotte Hornets and Dion Waiters led the way with 19 points. I break down whether Erik Spoelstra should add Dion to the starting lineup or if Duncan Robinson should continue to get a chance to shine. I also get into how Miami stacks up in the Eastern Conference and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Ramil breaks down the beginning of a new era of Heat Basketball, a preseason blowout win over the San Antonio Spurs. Highlights include rookie Tyler Herro's electrifying 18-point performance, Erik Spoelstra's surprising starting lineup and the stellar growth of Bam Adebayo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil answer questions about how Jimmy Butler can make the Hall of Fame, the importance of rebounding, a Chris Paul trade, and their favorite moments in Heat history. Then, finally, Wes says goodbye to Locked On Heat, and the two hosts recount some of their favorite memories from the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil open up the mailbag to answer questions about why the Miami Heat are disrespected by national media, where Jimmy Butler would rank among all-time Heat players if he wins a championship and some hypothetical trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss their takeaways from the Miami Heat's media day, including: why Erik Spoelstra seems happy, Bam Adebayo being the new culture leader, Justise Winslow not playing point guard, and the buzz around Jimmy Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss Jimmy Butler's introductory press conference at the Miami Heat facility, where the Butler acquisition ranks among Pat Riley's most important, and then announce some big changes to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil debate whether or not Chris Paul makes sense for the Miami Heat, and other players Miami could pair with Jimmy Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil ask what it would take for the Miami Heat to trade for Chris Paul during the season, if Dion Waiters' offseason training is an indication of a breakout season, and if the Heat could finish third in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss why so many people are surprised over Justise Winslow's quote about wanting to play point guard and what that would mean for Goran Dragic's future with the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justise Winslow joins the show to talk about the artistic projects he's been working on over the summer, why he doesn't consider last year and breakout season, why he likes playing point guard, and how Jimmy Butler will impact the Miami Heat, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Bosh joins the show to talk about how Jimmy Butler will help the Miami Heat, why he was surprised that Bam Adebayo didn't make Team USA, how he's adjusted to life after basketball and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil wonder what will become of AmericanAirlines Arena, what it means that Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat agreed on his fourth-year option, and if the Heat should trade for Chris Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk to Rob Mahoney about why he ranked Bam Adebayo among Sports Illustrated's top 100 players and why Justise Winslow didn't make the cut. Plus, they discuss where Jimmy Butler fits in compared to the rest of the league, and the Heat's talent overall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil ask if Dwyane Wade would actually come out of retirement to play with the LeBron James and the Lakers, and what the ideal version of this year looks like for D-Wade. Then they discuss their best and worst concert experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices