The Miami Heat struggled through the last season, finishing with a disappointing 37-45 record. Contributing factors included inconsistency, injuries, and drama surrounding former All-Star Jimmy Butler. Even after trading Butler and acquiring players like Davion Mitchell, the team performed poorly post-deadline with a record of 12-21 despite a modest NET Rating. Captain Bam Adebayo noted the team's disconnection in roles and styles of play. The offseason saw the addition of new players, including Norman Powell and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, as the Heat aims to bounce back in the upcoming season.
We were kind of disconnected a little bit trying to figure out everybody's role and trying to figure out everybody's style of play. But now we're going to have a good training camp and then we go from there.
Even after the Heat traded Butler to San Antonio...the Heat went just 12-21 post-deadline, despite posting a plus-1.1 NET Rating (16th).
Practically the entire season was mired by either inconsistency, injury or drama - specifically involving former Heat wing and six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler.
Miami brought in a few new faces this offseason: Norman Powell, Simone Fontecchio and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, who they drafted No. 20 overall.
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