It would be safe to say that most Miami Heat fans are not satisfied with the franchise’s lack of activity this offseason following a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics, while other Eastern Conference teams like the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and more, have strengthened significantly.
The Heat’s most significant addition this offseason has been Alec Burks. On the other hand, it is very possible that they have gotten weaker since last season, with Caleb Martin leaving for Philadelphia this summer.
Of course, if the Heat can get healthy, it will go a long way. At the same time, they might need a lot more than just that to compete.
It remains to be seen if the Heat end up trying to pull off some blockbuster trades in the near future. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks has been suggested as a potential option.
In the article ‘Imagining Every NBA Team’s Top 3 Trade Targets’ on Bleacher Report , Greg Swartz wrote: “The Miami Heat don’t have a glaring positional weakness and should be exploring upgrades or additional depth alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.