"Mitchell is the most obvious plug-and-play substitution in Herro's absence for the backcourt. He earned his way into the starting lineup during the Heat's brief postseason appearance last season after putting up career numbers in the first few months of his tenure in Miami. Although Nikola Jovic's playmaking- along with a leap in his growth- will now be needed even more, Ware seems to still be the frontrunner to remain starting alongside Adebayo in the frontcourt."
"The lineup with Davion Mitchell and Kel'el Ware would round out a high upside defensive unit. With Ware, his untapped talent and potential quickly had him emerge into coach Erik Spoelstra's starting group midway through last season. It was a lineup shift that not just benefited the team, but the team's captain as well. Adebayo had expressed an interest in wanting to slide over to a more comfortable power forward position, and utilizing Ware's 7-foot size was the only way to make that happen."
After Tyler Herro's injury, the Heat plan to start Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware, prompting role shifts. Mitchell becomes the immediate backcourt replacement after proving capable in spot starts and the postseason. Nikola Jovic will gain a larger rotation role and increased playmaking responsibilities while providing frontcourt size alongside Adebayo and Ware. Ware appears likely to retain a starting role due to his 7-foot frame and untapped potential. Adebayo can slide to a more comfortable power forward spot. The projected unit emphasizes defense while exposing thin big-man depth.
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