[2][3] The team began play in the 2024 MPBL season as part of the league's Northern Luzon expansion.

The province also hosted the PBA All-Star Weekend in 2019, which was held at the Calasiao Sports Complex.

[3] Jerson Cabiltes took on the role of head coach for their inaugural season coming off a two-year stint with the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards franchise.

Cabiltes' presence also brought in players from the Rice Vanguards, such as Hesed Gabo and Michael Mabulac to go alongside ex-PBA cagers Ed Daquioag and Dennice Villamor.

In their inaugural game, the Heatwaves lost at home in an expansion battle against the Abra Weavers.