The Miami Heat have a great opportunity available to them if they want. With Tyler Herro set to miss the first month of the season, they have a great chance to "tank" this year in an attempt to get an elite player from the 2026 NBA Draft. The Heat own their pick in 2026, and could use this season to land a game-changing lottery talent.
And honestly, the path to tanking wouldn't be that difficult for the Heat. Without Herro, the Heat are already going to struggle. All they would have to do is prioritize their young development deep into the season.