The Miami Heat are entering a new era without Jimmy Butler, and they hope for a more focused and seamless season. While the team did not overhaul the roster, they added Norman Powell and Simone Fontecchio. They will lean on returning core pieces, such as Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro , and Andrew Wiggins . Rookie big man Ke’el Ware also remains a player to watch after a promising debut year.

Wiggins, acquired in the midseason deal that sent Butler to Golden State, posted solid numbers in 17 games. Still, he is yet to return to his 2022 All-Star form. With Miami coming off back-to-back first-round playoff exits, Wiggin’s performance and the team’s ceiling remain significant question marks.

“Let’s start with who’s better. I see six teams, for sure: New York, Cleveland, Orlando, Atlanta, Det

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