In desperate need to find the next superstar to help elevate the team back to contender status in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat appears to have some bold plans for the 2026 NBA offseason. However, free agency isn't how the Heat is going to score a star upgrade. And if that's their big plan for next summer, they are going to be sorely disappointed.
With the way the Heat have operated this offseason, Miami could be preparing to open up significant cap space ahead of the 2026 free agency period. Looking to land a star player, this tactic from the Heat may no longer be as effective as it once was.