António Dias

António Dias

Antonio is a writer for All U Can Heat and a basketball scout from the other side of the Atlantic. He is also the Head Scout for Eurohoops and a writer for Borracha Laranja. He's been a Miami Heat fan since Dwyane Wade made the cover of the first NBA Live videogame he owned and that support has only grown over time. He's always looking for new ways to learn about and analyze the game he's grown to love.

Philadelphia 76ers v Miami Heat

Heat in 5: A Jaime Jaquez Jr. Christmas, the different sides of Tyler Herro, and more

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Charlotte Hornets v Miami Heat

Heat in 5: An open letter to Kyle Lowry, full-court Love, 4th quarter woes, and more

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Cleveland Cavaliers v Miami Heat

Heat in 5: Caleb Martin back to form, downhill Jaime, missing Bam, and more

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Nov 22, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) drives to the basket

Heat in 5: Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s growth in 1 key area, the Knicks game, and more

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Nov 16, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA;  Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) drives to the basket as

Heat in 5: Duncan Robinson, the driver, Jimmy's back, and much more

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Los Angeles Lakers v Miami Heat

Heat in 5: Tyler Herro's patience, Lowry and Highsmith playing their roles, and more

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Oct 30, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives for the basket against Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The Heat have a glaring problem at point guard, and they need to fix it

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Dec 20, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) watches from the court during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

How a FIBA run will prepare Nikola Jovic to better help the Miami Heat in his second season

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Dec 20, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; NBA G League Ignite guard Sidy Cissoko (25) during the first half against the Motor City Cruise at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

Sidy Cissoko is a dark horse candidate the Heat could draft with defensive upside

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Mar 23, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Nick Smith Jr. (3) gestures against the UConn Huskies during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Heat draft a natural scorer with the 18th pick?

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NBA Draft prospect Rayan Rupert (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

Rayan Rupert may be the 2-way player the Miami Heat are looking for

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Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) brings the ball up court against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat could revamp backcourt by drafting Jalen Hood-Schifino

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Mar 19, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) walks off the court after being defeated by the Michigan State Spartans at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat could turn to Marquette for NBA draft sleeper at 18

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Feb 2, 2023; Spokane, Washington, USA; Santa Clara Broncos guard Brandin Podziemski (22) walks back to the court after running into the Gonzaga Bulldogs student section in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga won 88-70. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Could Miami Heat target one of the NBA draft’s biggest risers, best 3-point shooters?

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Nov 26, 2021; Orlando, FL, USA; Belmont Bruins guard Ben Sheppard (22) shoots the ball against the Iona Gaels in the second half at HP Fieldhouse Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Should Miami Heat draft wing who ‘never stops moving’ in NBA draft?

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Jun 1, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) reaches for the ball during the fourth quarter in game one of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Heat use more zone defense in Game 2?

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