Heat (2021): Miami

Secured the veteran forward from the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks.

Significant exits included franchise staple Goran Dragić, Andre Iguodala, and Kendrick Nunn. 2022 Postseason Journey

The was a dominant campaign that saw the team finish as the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 53–29 record . Led by head coach Erik Spoelstra and president Pat Riley, the team rebounded from a first-round sweep the previous year to reach the Eastern Conference Finals , where they ultimately lost to the Boston Celtics in a grueling seven-game series. Season Performance Summary

To retool after a disappointing 2020-21 exit, Miami made several high-impact transactions in August 2021:

The 2021-22 roster was anchored by a "Big Three" of Butler, Adebayo, and the newly acquired Kyle Lowry. Key Contribution / Stat Team leader; averaged 21.4 PPG and 5.5 APG. Bam Adebayo Defensive anchor; averaged 19.1 PPG and 10.1 RPG. Tyler Herro

Lost to the Boston Celtics 3–4 , falling just short of an NBA Finals appearance in Game 7. 2021-22 Miami Heat Roster and Stats

Defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 4–2 .

They played at one of the slowest tempos in the NBA, ranking 28th in pace. Key Roster & Statistics