Last season marked the dramatic conclusion of the Jimmy Butler era in Miami, with the 37-win Heat struggling through the play-in before being exposed by Cleveland. Heat president Pat Riley acknowledged the need for change but indicated that a full rebuild is not the plan, as Miami is interested in major trades, including for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant, though executing such trades would be complex and costly. The team may also consider incremental improvements while focusing on a more immediate competitive timeline rather than a prolonged rebuild.
