"After being traded to Miami in a high-profile swap for Jimmy Butler, Wiggins averaged 19 points in 17 games - all starts - for the Heat, who were swept in the first round by Cleveland. The 2014 No. 1 overall pick is 30, with 11 years in the league, and expectations for him to develop into a superstar have faded. Wiggins appears to be more of a key piece than a centerpiece, but trade rumors continue to swirl about whether Wiggins could be moved during the season. - Baxter Holmes"
"Powell had his best season in his 10th year, when he turned 32. You don't see that often. He thrived in the hole created by Paul George's departure from the Clippers; he is known for being one of the league's hardest workers; and he has turned himself into a multi-faceted offensive weapon. The Heat picked him up on the relati"
The Miami Heat tied last season's win total at 37, were swept in the first round, and seek a new identity after the Jimmy Butler era. ESPN released its top-100 players heading into 2025-26, and four Heat players appeared on the list. Andrew Wiggins (30) averaged 18.0 points and 4.5 rebounds across 60 games, and produced 19 points per game in 17 starts after the trade, though expectations for superstar growth have lessened and trade rumors persist. Norman Powell joined via a three-team deal, coming off a career-best season at age 32 and recognized as a hardworking, multi-faceted offensive weapon entering a contract season.
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