The Miami Heat retained core players Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro while undergoing several roster changes after their worst season in over a decade. The team drafted Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20 and signed Vlad Goldin to a two-way deal. Miami acquired veteran scorer Norman Powell in a three-team trade, allowed Duncan Robinson to depart while adding Simone Fontecchio, and traded Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets. Dru Smith returned again. Norman Powell projects to improve scoring and defense with career averages of 17.5 points and 41.5 percent from three over the past six seasons. Kasparas Jakucionis remains a developing prospect who will need time to reach his potential.
Not only is he a viable Duncan Robinson replacement, but Powell's a better defender and a far more dangerous scoring threat than Robinson, the greatest shooter in Miami Heat history. Over his last six seasons, Powell's averaged 17.5 points on 41.5 percent from 3-point range, in addition to 3.1 rebounds and one steal. There's a world where Powell leads the team in scoring this season - assuming full health.
The Miami Heat have had a fairly active offseason, even though their core (Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro) has remained the same. They are coming off their worst season in over a decade and are looking to avoid their fourth-straight play-in berth. Of all the moves they made this offseason, which one was your favorite? Here are the eligible ones: Drafting Kasparas Jakucionis No. 20 overall (and signing Vlad Goldin to two-way). Acquiring Norman Powell in a three-team trade. Letting Duncan Robinson walk, but acquiring Simone Fontecchio in return.
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