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3 takeaways from the Heat’s 2025 camp and preseason build-up

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles reveal the Miami Heat's focus on setting a strong foundation for the 2025-26 season during their camp and preseason build-up. Key takeaways include their scheduling, roster adjustments and coaching strategies.

The Heat unveils their preseason schedule which features games against the Bucks, Spurs, and Grizzlies at Kaseya Center. Coach Erik Spoelstra concentrates on analyzing previous season's shortcomings, especially in close games. Discussions around Terry Rozier's role in the team indicate possible changes ahead. As the team prepares for training camp, they aim to rectify past issues and strengthen their lineup.

Miami Heat players react on the court while huddling up during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center on April 26, 2025, in Miami. By D.A. Varela

NO. 1: HEAT RELEASES DETAILS AND TICKET INFO FOR 2025 HOME PRESEASON SCHEDULE

The Heat’s home preseason schedule is out. | Published June 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra looks on from the sideline during the second half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Kaseya Center on April 28, 2025, in Miami. By D.A. Varela

NO. 2: SPOELSTRA AND STAFF STUDYING WHAT WENT WRONG FOR HEAT, AS EAST EVOLVES: ‘EVERYBODY IS MOTIVATED’

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is already looking forward to next season - and making changes accordingly. | Published July 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Bulls in the second half of their NBA game at Kaseya Center on March 8, 2025, in Miami. By Photo by Matias J. Ocner

NO. 3: UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING TERRY ROZIER’S HEAT FUTURE REMAINS, BUT HE’S EXPECTED IN CAMP

While questions remain regarding guard Terry Rozier’s future with the Miami Heat, the expectation is Rozier will be an active participant in Heat training camp next week. | Published September 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Anthony Chiang

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