"After a long offseason with plenty of twists and turns, the Miami Heat are going to return to the basketball court on Saturday night when they take on Orlando in San Juan to open up preseason play. Given it's preseason, we should see a vast array of players getting minutes. And while the 15-man roster seems to be locked down, that doesn't mean rotational minutes are set in stone."
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and Kasparas Jakucionis didn't have the greatest of Summer League debuts back in July. At the core of his issue was that he turned the ball over way too often and just didn't quite have the burst some were hoping for. With an entire offseason to train and a chance to play with a normal group of players, the hope is that Jakucionis comes out and looks like the "draft steal" Heat fans thought they got back in June."
"Let's be honest that Terry Rozier could probably drop 50 points a night during the preseason, and fans are still going to have their doubts on whether Rozier is anything but a bust. In case one needs a reminder, Rozier was a part of three of the six worst +/- duos on the Heat last season, who played at least 400 minutes together last year."
Miami Heat open preseason against Orlando in San Juan with a wide array of players expected to receive minutes while the 15-man roster appears set but rotation minutes remain unsettled. Five players need strong preseason showings to increase playing time. Kasparas Jakucionis must reduce turnovers and show more burst after an uneven Summer League debut. Jaime Jaquez Jr. needs improved shooting to secure additional minutes amid internal competition. Terry Rozier faces skepticism despite scoring potential after being part of several poor +/- duos last season. Keshad Johnson, an undrafted player who progressed with Sioux Falls, must impress to earn a larger role.
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