Overview

• The scheme saw authenticated Miami Heat gear worth millions of dollars stolen over at least 18 months before red flags arose in mid-2025.
• NBA analyst Amin Elhassan disclosed on the Dan LeBatard Show that the heist could be the largest sports memorabilia theft ever reported.
• Authorities say the operation was facilitated by insiders, including a Miami police officer and an NBA affiliate who exploited security gaps.
• Stolen items featured game-worn NBA Finals jerseys from Heat legends such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal and Chris Bosh.
• Despite confirmation of a federal inquiry, no arrests or charges have been announced and the Heat and NBA have not detailed any security reforms.