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Heat Unveil Giannis-Led Starting Five, Remain Fringe Contender

7/27/2026

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Miami Heat did not acquire LeBron James and announced a starting five that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The lineup features Davion Mitchell, Tim Hardaway Jr., Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
Analysts rank Miami as a fringe Eastern Conference title contender, grouping them with the Raptors, Cavaliers and Pacers.
Commentators say Miami needs a bench scorer and another primary playmaker, citing Nikola Jovic’s possible resurgence.

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Story summary

Miami Heat did not acquire LeBron James and announced a starting five that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The lineup features Davion Mitchell, Tim Hardaway Jr., Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
Analysts rank Miami as a fringe Eastern Conference title contender, grouping them with the Raptors, Cavaliers and Pacers.
Commentators say Miami needs a bench scorer and another primary playmaker, citing Nikola Jovic’s possible resurgence.