"So far this season, the Heat has been dominated on the boards. And, sure, it's gotten worse in the time Bam Adeabyo has been out with an injury (the last four games), but this was always a concern for the Heat coming into this season. Clearly, it's perhaps even worse than they believed it'd be. The Heat are middle of the pack in the league in rebounding, but are the third-worst offensive rebounding team in the league."
"They're also giving up the most offensive rebounds per game, right around 15. Miami is not creating many second-chance opportunities for itself, but it's also giving more second-chance opportunities to its opponents than any other team in the league. It's a clear problem that will only get worse if not addressed. And, perhaps most importantly, it is going to cost them more games this season."
"It's been rumored and speculated that the Heat will likely wait until after December 15 to make another addition to their roster, when they can sign a player without entering the tax. Assuming that is still the plan for the front office, as soon as it becomes possible for the Heat to do so, they can't waste much more time bringing in another big man who can rebound."
Miami has been dominated on the boards this season, and the problem intensified during the four-game absence of Bam Adeabyo. The Heat rank middle in total rebounding but are the third-worst offensive rebounding team, surrendering roughly 15 offensive rebounds per game. Miami creates few second-chance opportunities while giving opponents more second chances than any other team. The rebounding shortfall is costing games and will worsen if unaddressed. Front office plans appear to favor waiting until after December 15 to add a player without entering the tax. Finding a veteran big who can rebound is urgent after the Precious Achiuwa experiment failed, and Miami clearly does not believe two-way prospect Vlad Goldin is ready.
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