Miami Heat Burning Questions: Can Bam Return to All-Star Form? First 21 Games and Best Lineup Options

The Miami Heat are gearing up for the 2025 NBA season, but can Bam Adebayo return to All-Star form and lead the team without Tyler Herro In this episode of Locked On Heat, hosts Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s biggest preseason takeaways, from Bam’s offensive struggles to the young trio of Nikola Jović, Kel'el Ware, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. They also debate Pat Riley’s 20-game evaluation, Norm Powell’s trade potential, and the lineup combinations that could define the Heat’s season. Tune in for insight, humor, and bold predictions from two credentialed Heat reporters who know this team inside and out. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment with your own Miami Heat season predictions!

00:00 – Intro

01:00 – Can Bam Adebayo regain All-Star form?  

08:30 – Which young player will have the best season?

14:15 – Pat Riley’s 20-game mark: Early season outlook  

25:00 – Should the Heat trade Norman Powell?  

29:15 – What is Miami’s best lineup?

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