"The Miami Heat's strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season has been largely about making do with what they have. If they want to keep the good times rolling, though, they need to start focusing on something they're clearly without: frontcourt depth. Now, that doesn't mean they have to rush into an Anthony Davis trade (though they could explore that option), that does mean they need a more reliable option than hoping undrafted rookie Vladislav Goldin is ready for the rotation."
"Even with Nikola Jovic's failure to launch, it's been a pretty promising start for Miami's frontcourt. Bam Adebayo has paired his signature all-purpose defense with an offensive arsenal that finally features an outside shot, and Kel'el Ware has hinted at a solution to his inconsistency problem. Behind those two, though, it's basically crickets. Precious Achiuwa was cut loose before the campaign tipped off, and Goldin's next NBA minutes will be his first."
The Heat have started the 2025-26 season well but lack frontline depth and must find a reliable interior option beyond the current mix. Bam Adebayo combines elite all-purpose defense with an improved outside shot, and Kel'el Ware has shown flashes while struggling with consistency. Nikola Jovic has not developed as hoped, Precious Achiuwa was released before the season, and undrafted rookie Vladislav Goldin has yet to see NBA minutes. Keshad Johnson's small-ball minutes have been ineffective. The team ranks poorly in rebounding (47.5%) and opponents' restricted-area shooting (68.3%), and it concedes more second-chance points than it scores (19.7 to 14.7).
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