Miami Heat season preview: Opening schedule, win projection and everything to know for 2026-27
Giannis Antetokounmpo has Miami back in the title hunt.
The 2026-27 NBA season has begun, and the Miami Heat are making waves with their roster changes and opening schedule. The team acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo through a trade from the Bucks, along with Andrew Wiggins, Tim Hardaway Jr., Simone Fontecchio, Klay Thompson, and Nick Richards. However, several key players left the team, including Tyler Herro, Kel el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, and Norman Powell, who signed with the Bulls.
Preseason power rankings have the Heat ranked 7th. The team's new offense is expected to have multiple identities, with Giannis forcing Miami to run more ball screens and players like Bam Adebayo screening for each other. However, there are concerns about the team's shooting and creation. Klay Thompson and T.J. Warfield have helped improve the shooting, but there aren't many high-volume shooters on the roster. The team's 3-point shooting was middling last year, and it remains to be seen if it will improve.
Fantasy analysts are excited about Point-Giannis, who is predicted to put up serious numbers in Miami. As for the 2026-27 schedule, the Heat start with a game against the Wolves on October 21, followed by a matchup against the Pistons on October 23. They then travel to play the Hornets at home.
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