Is it all doom and gloom in Miami? Of course not. Tyler Herro has been ballin tf out. Bam is one of the most versatile bigs in the league. Haywood Highsmith is cementing himself as a lockdown defender. Lastly, they have young talent that they can develop, Jaquez, Jovic, Ware, Dru Smith and Larsson. This season and next season is a wash and that’s ok.

In the 26-27 season they’ll only have 5 guys under contract, Adebayo, Herro, Ware, Jaquez and Larsson. Butler should be traded to whichever team offers the most intriguing picks. Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier will come off their books, maybe they try and package guys like these 2 for more picks before they are dumped. It’s going to be interesting to see who Pat Riley keeps on this roster.

I personally would definitely bring back Highsmith and Dru Smith. Use the excess money to fill in the rest of the roster on short term deals. In 26 there will be more attractive free agents and Miami isn’t a hard sell. It will be a combination of drafting and signing as it always is. Developing young talent into great players. How far can a core of Herro and Bam get you? I believe Herro and Bam are the 2nd and 3rd options on a championship team. Who will be their number 1? How will the rest of the roster develop? How these questions are answered will determine the type of competition Miami will be in the future.