It’s been 144 days since the Miami Heat were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Bucks, led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, went onto win the NBA title over the Phoenix Suns.
Changes were made. The Heat nabbed Kyle Lowry in a three-player sign-and-trade that sent Goran Dragic — arguably the best point guard in franchise history — and second-year center Precious Achiuwa to the Toronto Raptors. Additionally, the Heat plucked P.J. Tucker away from the championship-winning Bucks team, as well as adding Los Angeles Lakers wing Markieff Morris.