Miami Heat Overhaul Roster, Add Powell, Retain Mitchell Ahead 2025-26

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo expressed strong approval of the team's offseason roster changes, highlighting a fresh dynamic following a disappointing first-round playoff exit last spring. The Heat acquired Norman Powell, a proven scorer with All-Star caliber numbers, in a trade that sent Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love away, while also signing Davion Mitchell to a two-year deal, bolstering their defensive capabilities. Adebayo praised Powell as an under-the-radar player ready for a bigger role and welcomed Mitchell's return as vital for on-ball defense. Despite missing key veterans like Duncan Robinson and Love, Adebayo believes the revamped lineup, including Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins, positions the Heat to contend again. The team aims to improve after three consecutive seasons requiring play-in qualification and their first losing record since 2018-19. Adebayo's comments, made during his youth basketball clinic, emphasize optimism and readiness for a stronger 2025-26 campaign.