"Whether it's their 127-119 combined record or their middling 0.7 NET Rating over the last three combined seasons, the Miami Heat are in a state of mediocrity. They lost Duncan Robinson to the Detroit Pistons this offseason. But they added Simone Fontecchio, Norman Powell and re-signed guard Davion Mitchell. Refreshed and revived, the Heat aim to make noise in what's considered a wide-open East heading into the 2025-26 season."
"Well, ESPN simulation No. 620 projects a fourth-straight play-in appearance for Miami, which it has finishing 42-40 as the No. 8 seed in the East. Here's how their simulation has the top-10 in the East faring: Orlando Magic (57-25) New York Knicks (50-32) Atlanta Hawks (47-35) Indiana Pacers (47-35) Toronto Raptors (46-36) Milwaukee Bucks (44-38) Cleveland Cavaliers (44-38) Miami Heat (42-40) Chicago Bulls (41-41) Boston Celtics (40-42)"
"ESPN is also projecting that Cleveland takes a considerable dip after one of the franchise's most successful seasons ever. It's also projecting little regression from Indiana's output minus Tyrese Haliburton, with the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Bucks staying afloat amid the offseason drama. Miami remains a pretty pedestrian 42-40 in its eyes."
The Miami Heat posted a 127-119 combined record and a 0.7 NET Rating over the last three seasons, indicating sustained mediocrity. The team lost Duncan Robinson to the Detroit Pistons, added Simone Fontecchio and Norman Powell, and re-signed guard Davion Mitchell in an effort to improve. The roster changes target a resurgence in a wide-open Eastern Conference for 2025-26. ESPN's simulation forecasts a fourth consecutive play-in appearance, slotting Miami as the No. 8 seed at 42-40. The simulation projects Orlando, New York and Atlanta near the top, with Cleveland expected to dip after a strong prior season.
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