Best Of Heat on 104.3 WQAM: Is Andrew Wiggins a Bargain Next to Giannis and Bam?

Full Show- 07/17/2026

Friday’s show includes World Cup drama, LeBron Watch, Canes championship expectations, Dolphins talk, and more. Joe Rose and the crew discuss Lionel Messi’s incredible World Cup run, Inter Miami’s rise, the Heat’s pursuit of LeBron James, and the arrival of Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN’s Tom Luginbill and Hollywood join the show to break down the Miami Hurricanes’ ACC outlook, CFP expansion, and the changing landscape of college football. The guys also discuss the Dolphins’ young roster, Miami’s quarterback strategy, and NFL insider Mike Florio joins to talk Aaron Donald, NFL quarterbacks, John Harbaugh, and the future of football. Plus, Joe shares classic stories from his playing days with the Dolphins in the 1980s.

HR 1- World Cup Fever, Tom Lugenbill Joins, Lebron Watch

Hour 1 is packed despite the summer sports calendar, as Joe Rose and the crew preview the World Cup's third-place match between England and France while debating whether either side will go all-out with the championship no longer on the line. The guys also discuss Lionel Messi's incredible World Cup run at age 39 and how his success continues to elevate both Inter Miami and soccer's popularity in South Florida. The conversation shifts to the NBA, where the Heat officially introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo and Pat Riley fueled even more LeBron James speculation by hinting at Miami's pursuit. Joe explains why he still believes LeBron can play at an elite level, questions why some Heat fans don't want him back, and discusses Klay Thompson as another potential fit for Miami. Later, ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill joins the show to explain why the Hurricanes are the team to beat in the ACC, discuss the future of the College Football Playoff, conference realignment, and how Mario Cristobal has built Miami into a national contender through recruiting

HR 2- Lebron Speculation, Pat Riley/Don Shula Leadership, Hollywood’s Headlines

Hour 2 centers around the never-ending LeBron James watch as Joe Rose and the crew debate when the NBA superstar will finally reveal his decision, where he could land, and why only LeBron truly knows what comes next. The conversation expands into a debate over the greatest athletes of all time, comparing LeBron to legends like Tom Brady and Lionel Messi, with Joe even making the case for Inter Miami to build Messi a statue. The guys also reflect on the leadership styles of Pat Riley and the late Don Shula, discussing how both built winning cultures without coddling players, while Joe shares stories from the pressure and uncertainty of his own rookie season. The hour also features a debate over whether the Florida Panthers or Miami Hurricanes have the better chance to win a championship this year, before Hollywood checks in live from ACC Media Days to discuss LeBron's looming decision, Dabo Swinney's evolving stance on the transfer portal, Miami's biggest ACC challengers, the future of the College Football Playoff, and why Bill Belichick and North Carolina have faded from the conference spotlight

HR 3- Heat/Lebron Buzz, World Cup Fever, Dolphins New Era

Hour 3 features plenty of NBA, World Cup, and Dolphins discussion as Joe Rose and the guys react to Pat Riley’s comments hinting that the Heat are pursuing LeBron James while Miami officially introduces Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. The crew also discusses the latest WNBA headlines, including the criticism surrounding Caitlin Clark and why Joe believes the league’s biggest star should be embraced. The conversation then shifts to the World Cup, with a look ahead to the third-place match between England and France and the championship showdown between Spain and Argentina. The guys discuss Lionel Messi’s incredible run, Erling Haaland’s popularity with American fans, and the unforgettable stories, cultures, and passion that have made this World Cup special. The hour wraps up with Dolphins talk ahead of rookies reporting, as the crew breaks down Miami’s young roster and the many players on one-year deals looking to prove they belong in the NFL

HR 4- Canes QB Strategy, Mike Florio Joins, 80s Miami

Hour 4 features a mix of college football, NFL, and Dolphins memories as Joe Rose and the guys discuss Miami’s approach to developing quarterbacks while balancing the transfer portal era. NFL insider Mike Florio joins the show to preview the upcoming football season, discussing Aaron Donald’s potential return to the Rams, why Los Angeles enters the year with Super Bowl expectations, the NFL’s elite quarterback hierarchy, John Harbaugh’s impact on the Giants, Stefon Diggs’ free agency situation, and why college football needs more structure and leadership. Florio also shares his thoughts on rookie quarterbacks developing before being thrown into starting roles. The hour wraps up with Joe reflecting on his playing days with the Dolphins in the 1980s and the unforgettable atmosphere surrounding Miami during that era.