With LeBron James set to miss at least the next month due to injury, a portion of the Miami Heat's early-season schedule may have just gotten a little more manageable. Slated to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 2, the Heat will likely avoid LeBron in that first early-season matchup.
The Heat will still largely have their hands with Luka Doncic leading the way, but their game against the Lakers should be considered a bit more winnable with LeBron likely out.
Any win the Heat can get will prove to be important during their early portion of the season.