Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Adrian Wojnarowski is counting on the relationships he cultivated in covering the NBA for ESPN to boost his new job in returning to his alma mater as general manager of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program.

ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the newly created position of general manager of the men’s basketball program.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, free agent forward Markieff Morris is signing a deal with the Heat.

MIAMI – It looks like Santa Claus may be leaving an extra special gift under the tree for Miami Heat fans this Christmas. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Heat will kick off the NBA’s five-game slate on Christmas Day. Miami will host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans at noon, per the report. That will be followed by Warriors-Bucks at 2:30 p.m., Nets-Celtics at 5 p.m., Mavericks-Lakers at 8 p.m. and Clippers-Nuggets at 10:30 p.m.ESPN Sources: Tentative Christmas Day Schedule pic.twitter.com/MId025HKvB — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2020Wipe your chin, basketball fans…it’s only a few weeks away. The Heat will open their 2020 Training Camp on Tuesday at American Airlines Arena.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook reacts after making a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during game three of the Western Conference quarterfinals on April 19, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. MIAMI - The Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder are discussing the possibility of moving Russell Westbrook to Miami. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Thunder and Westbrook have discussed a deal and Miami is a destination that "appeals to Westbrook." Wojnarowski reports that Oklahoma City would rather get the deal done sooner than later. For now, the Heat are continuing to explore their options and the Thunder are doing the same.

Getty ImagesMIAMI - The Miami Heat aren't waiting for the proposed Jimmy Butler deal to be completed before working on other moves. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Heat have agreed on a trade that will send center Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Mo Harkless and Meyers Leonard. Whiteside opted-in to his $27.1 million player option for next season last week, but he has long been rumored to want a trade after his playing time decreased with the Heat. Whiteside averaged 12.3 points and 11.3 rebounds in 72 games last season. Also drafted in 2012, Harkless averaged 7.7 points during the regular season along with 4.5 rebounds per game.

Associated PressMIAMI - Let the NBA's Free Agent Frenzy begin! The Miami Heat will get the first meeting with four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler when the NBAs free agency period tips off at 6 p.m. Sunday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Along with his all-star accolades, Butler is also a two-time All-NBA third-team performer. Sources: Jimmy Butler expected to meet the Miami Heat in South Fla. Sunday. Sixers havent ruled out working with Butler on sign-and-trades, which Miami and Houston need to acquire the All-Star guard.