At a time when there is little certainty in the NBA, let alone cost certainty, Alec Burks said on Tuesday he is hopeful of being able to offer both for the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat guard Alec Burks (18) points to a player while gets back on defense during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Kaseya Center on March 23, 2025, in Miami. D.A. Varela [email protected]

This isn’t exactly breaking news, but the Miami Heat probably won’t end up acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. This is according to John Gambadoro, the afternoon drive host on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM in Phoenix. Gambadoro let the cat out of the bag and mentioned that the Suns have received better offers than what the Heat can offer.

NBA referee Scott Foster has gotten a lot of flack throughout his career, which continued after some debatable Game 4 calls down the stretch. Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle came to his defense, citing Foster as a reliable referee throughout his coaching career.

According to the latest odds, the Sacramento Kings (+150) are the favorites to land Smart, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers (+200) and the Memphis Grizzlies (+285). The Los Angeles Clippers (+525) and Miami Heat (+525) are also in contention, while the Toronto Raptors (+950) are considered a long shot.

MIAMI - Soaring temperatures and oppressive humidity at the Club World Cup are fuelling concerns among players, coaches, and fans, with calls for additional cooling breaks and adjustments to match schedules.