Much of the Heat’s improvement this offseason could come from trades. But the return of Dion Waiters from ankle surgery might represent the best chance for improvement from within.
It remains to be seen if Waiters will be ready for training camp or the start of the season after January ankle surgery.
But several players spoke Friday of the difference Waiters can make, particularly if he plays like he did during a 25-game stretch last winter and spring, when he averaged 18.4 points and 4.8 assists and shot 49.3 percent from the field and 44.8 percent on three-pointers.