"The starting backcourt is supposed to be populated by Tyler Herro, and Norman Powell. Injuries and murky preseason returns are forcing Miami to pivot. Herro will be on the sidelines until at least November while recovering from left ankle surgery. The Heat's alternatives beyond him are thin at full strength, but they are even thinner now that rookie Kaspars Jakucionis is dealing with a hip injury."
"Davion Mitchell can help give Miami an identity Even before injuries ripped through Miami's roster, Mitchell had a case to start. Herro and Powell should be offensive dynamite together, but they will be equally implosive on the defensive end. Staggering them would lighten the lift upon the shoulders of Andrew Wiggins, and Bam Adebayo-especially if Nikola Jovic remains a starter upon his return from a back issue."
Davion Mitchell should start at point guard to begin the regular season because injuries to Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier and a hip issue for rookie Kaspars Jakucionis leave limited alternatives. Mitchell offers strong perimeter defense and helps cover Norman Powell’s defensive shortcomings in the backcourt. Staggering offensively inclined starters would reduce defensive strain on Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo. Mitchell’s presence can provide a defensive identity and stability while Herro recovers from left ankle surgery. Dru Smith showed promise off the bench but lacked consistent starting-level impact in limited opportunities.
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