Last summer, the Miami Heat lost the best NBA player on the planet. This offseason, they gave themselves a chance to rejoin the championship picture.
Expectations are high in South Beach for a starting five that appears razor-sharp and a second team that received some needed attention. This is an old roster, which means it's both heavy on experience and anxious to win sooner rather than later.
The Heat had a throwaway 2014-15 campaign, and not only because it ended with a 37-45 record. They couldn't keep anyone healthy, as head coach Erik Spoelstra trotted out a franchise-record 31 different starting lineups and had 20 different players open at least one contest.
An offseason of rest ideally brought health and stability, plus the potential finishing touches on a shadow contender. With last season's most pleasant surprise and possibly this draft's biggest steal, the Heat have recovered from LeBron James' stunning departure faster and better than anyone could have imagined.
Key Additions/Subtractions
Additions: Justise Winslow (draft), Amar'e St ...
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