But after the departures of starters Max Strus and Gabe Vincent in free agency and the failed pursuit of a trade for seven-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard this offseason, the Heat is not the betting favorite to win the East this season.
According to most sports books, the Heat has the fourth-best odds to win the East behind the Boston Celtics (best odds), Milwaukee Bucks (second) and Cleveland Cavaliers (third).
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