The Miami Heat are not aiming to create cap space in 2026, but are prioritizing flexibility. What does this mean for the next step in the Heat rebuild? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami's salary cap situation and how the futures of Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins will influence their next moves. Plus, they ask if Trae Young should be on Miami's radar and multiple ways to create enough space to sign Precious Achiuwa as a backup center.

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