Miami Heat Address Roster and Play-In Concerns

The Miami Heat are focusing on avoiding the Play-In Tournament this season by winning against lower-ranked teams and building roster continuity, particularly with their Big Three—Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro—who missed 73 games last season. The Heat have also signed former Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little to bolster their lineup. The Phoenix Suns waived Little and EJ Liddell to create roster flexibility and cap space. The Cleveland Cavaliers are banking on Evan Mobley’s development as a key factor for their long-term success, with his improving offensive skills making him their biggest X-factor. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks are optimistic about their new acquisition, Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, who is expected to address their needs in size, shooting, and defense.