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Miami Heat Revamps Strategy Ahead of 2026 Season

9/10/2025

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The Miami Heat are revising their strategy for the 2026 season after key players signed extensions elsewhere.
They chose not to extend Jimmy Butler's contract to create cap space for free agents or trades.
Only four All-Stars, including Kevin Durant and LeBron James, remain potential free agents for 2026.
Norman Powell may receive an extension if he performs well this season.
The Heat's salary cap is manageable, with significant contracts expiring after the 2025/26 season.

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The Miami Heat are revising their strategy for the 2026 season after key players signed extensions elsewhere.
They chose not to extend Jimmy Butler's contract to create cap space for free agents or trades.
Only four All-Stars, including Kevin Durant and LeBron James, remain potential free agents for 2026.
Norman Powell may receive an extension if he performs well this season.
The Heat's salary cap is manageable, with significant contracts expiring after the 2025/26 season.