"The Heat's injuries have completely derailed the season. The injuries have certainly altered the perception of this Heat's ceiling. Would they be in a much better spot right now had they been healthy all season long? It's hard to tell either way, but you'd imagine that to be the case. But because of the injuries, the Heat are in the same position they've been for the past few years - a Play-In Tournament team."
"Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins could test free agency next summer, and Jaime Jaquez Jr., Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, and Tyler Herro could do the same during the summer of 2027. In theory, they have to start making some of those tough decisions, and if the Heat already know that they won't be able to pay everyone, it'd probably be smart to try and sell off some of those players."
The Miami Heat have suffered an injury-plagued start that may force them to embrace a seller approach at the NBA Trade Deadline. The front office rarely adopts a seller posture, but mounting injuries could make roster sales the most logical path unless a transformational acquisition like Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes available. Injuries have lowered expectations and left the team in Play-In territory again. Several key players face upcoming free agency — Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins next summer, and Jaime Jaquez Jr., Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, and Tyler Herro in 2027 — requiring difficult long-term roster and salary decisions. The team will likely need to choose between Powell, Wiggins and Herro.
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