As the Miami Heat head into a pivotal offseason, all eyes are on the numbers — and not just salary cap figures. Holding picks Nos. 15, 18, 20, and 27, the Heat find themselves at a fascinating crossroads: rebuild or reload?
According to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, the Heat could use these mid-to-late first-round selections as either trade assets to chase a superstar or as developmental tools to rejuvenate their aging roster. But the real question is: do these picks move the needle enough?
On their own, these selections might not land a megastar like Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell, but packaged together — perhaps with a player like Tyler Herro or Nikola Jović — they could draw serious attention. Alternatively, Miami could stand pat and build a deep, cost-controlled young core, which may be crucial given luxury tax concerns.
It’s a math problem that Heat president Pat Riley must solve with urgency. Do you sacrifice tomorrow for a shot at today, or trust the picks to blossom into the next Heat culture success story?
The calculator is out in Miami. And the NBA is watching closely.
