"One thing we have highlighted throughout the offseason is the fact that Miami seldom got to the free-throw line last season, especially once Jimmy Butler departed. The addition of Powell should help in this category, as he was in the top 50 in the NBA in free throws attempted. And we saw Pelle Larsson really attack the rim this summer, as well as rookie Kasparas Jakucionis being known as a driver during his time at Illinois."
"From downtown The other pathway Spoesltra might go with is to say screw it and turn the Heat into a version of the Boston Celtics. Powell shot over 40% from three last year, and Mitchell shot 44% during his 30-game stint with the Heat last year. Add in Wiggins shooting from 37% last year and Adebayo getting the chance to bounce around the year in the four spot, and Miami could just morph into a squad that launches north of 40 attempts per game."
Tyler Herro will miss at least the first month of the 2025-26 season after foot surgery. The Heat open training camp facing a difficult early schedule and limited star power beyond Herro. Erik Spoelstra must choose a clear identity for the team and set a starting five without Herro. Potential rotations include a lineup with Mitchell at point and Adebayo at four, alongside Wiggins, Powell, and Larsson. The team can focus on attacking the rim and drawing free throws or pivot to a high-volume three-point offense featuring Powell, Mitchell, and Wiggins. Decisions will shape early-season effectiveness.
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