Mateo Mayorga

Mateo Mayorga

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

Mateo has covered the Miami Heat and the NBA since 2020, including the 2020 Finals through Zoom and the 2023 Finals in person. He also writes for Five Reasons Sports Network about the WNBA and boxing, and can be read at SB Nation’s Pounding the Rock for coverage on the San Antonio Spurs. Twitter: @MateoMayorga23

Feb 3, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Former Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade holds the Larry O' Brien trophy during a ceremony to honor 20 years since they won their first NBA Championship during halftime at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Dec 29, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) go for a loose ball during the first half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Apr 1, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley looks on after the game against the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jun 1, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat general manager Andy Elisburg looks on in game one of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Anyone watching the Denver Nuggets versus Minnesota Timberwolves series can see how much of a problem Rudy Gobert’s shot blocking is giving Nikola Jokić and his peeps.

January 16, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Miami Heat chief executive officer Nick Arison sits courtside during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Heat defeated the Warriors 92-75. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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So the draft is the way — it’s the only way for the Miami Heat to get back on track, and here is the way to handle it.

Jan 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat forward Nikola Jović (5) gets past Utah Jazz forward/guard Kyle Anderson (2) and to the basket during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

One Miami Heat forward really struggled this season, but he can look at his teammate Jaime Jaquez Jr. for hope.

Mar 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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There’s few things in the league that will humble a team like getting spanked by those strategically tanking, and that happened to the Miami Heat too many times.

Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat owner Micky Arison on the couty before game five of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Tuesday's slaughter against the Boston Celtics was another sign for the Miami Heat to start over

Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots the ball while Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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When examining the defenses of contending teams, one notices that they are bigger and more athletic than the Miami Heat.

Oct 28, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Former Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is honored at halftime during the game against the Detroit Pistons at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

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Wade at the peak of his powers was unstoppable, and opponents had no chance on the rare nights his 3-point shot was falling.

Mar 14, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts to an officials call late in the game against the Orlando Magic at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The real loser here for the Miami Heat is Erik Spoelstra because good years are wasted as he schemes all he can for the sixth seed.

Jan 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat forward Nikola Jović (5) gets past Utah Jazz forward/guard Kyle Anderson (2) and to the basket during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

It looks like Seattle and Las Vegas will be added to the NBA soon, and the Miami Heat will need to decide whom to protect.

Mar 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) reacts after becoming the NBA's second highest scorer of points in a game against the Wshington Wizards at Kaseya Center. Adebayo scored 83 points. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Bam Adebayo's production picked up well before he stunned the basketball world for 83 points, and now another accolade should be in reach

The former Celtics great Paul Pierce put respect on one player's name, but not the two you'd think -- and naturally not LeBron James.

How do the Miami Heat fit into an NBA trend of not guarding the three-point line