The Miami Heat is dismantled as the losses continue

The Miami Heat continue to reshape their roster in hopes of returning to contention in the Eastern Conference. Last season, they finished eighth with a 37–45 record and were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Miami Heat roster changes

One of the first confirmed moves is the arrival of Simone Fontecchio from the Detroit Pistons, acquired in a trade for Duncan Robinson, the Heat’s long-time sharpshooter.

Robinson, who went un-drafted in 2018, spent seven seasons with Miami. Known for his clutch three-point shooting, he led the franchise with 1,202 made threes and holds a career shooting percentage of 39.7% from beyond the arc.

The Heat also confirmed the renewal of point guard Davion Mitchell, who joined the team from the Toronto Raptors last February. Mitchell appeared in 30 games for Miami (15 as a starter), averaging 10.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.

Additionally, Miami added Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade that also involved the Utah Jazz.

Powell traded between three teams

1. Miami Heat received: Norman Powell
2. Los Angeles Clippers received: John Collins
3. Utah Jazz received: Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers

The departures of Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson to the Jazz were primarily driven by financial considerations. To acquire Powell and his $20 million salary, Miami had to clear at least $13 million in cap space. Anderson’s $9.2 million contract and Love’s $4.1 million salary added up to $13.3 million, making the deal viable for all three teams.

Kevin Love, a five-time All-Star, had a limited role last season, averaging 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in just 10.9 minutes over 23 games. He is set to earn $4.15 million this season.

Kyle Anderson contributed 5.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 16.4 minutes per game across 61 appearances with both the Heat and Golden State Warriors. Notably, Anderson is under contract through the 2026–27 season, after signing a three-year, $27 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2024.

The Heat’s casualty count

• Duncan Robinson to the Detroit Pistons
• Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson to the Utah Jazz

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