The NBA buzzes with speculation as rumors swirl about Giannis potentially leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. Could the Miami Heat be his next destination? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil answer that and more on today's mailbag, including how the Heat's five-out offense is reshaping the roles of Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler, Butler's fluctuating performance and more.

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Can the Miami Heat overcome their early-season challenges? With Jimmy Butler's passive performance and Bam Adebayo's offensive struggles, the Heat's start has been less than stellar. Butler managed only 15 points, appearing fatigued, while Adebayo's lack of aggression raises concerns. In contrast, Tyler Herro shines with a 34-point game, showcasing his adaptation to the new offensive system. The Heat's persistent third-quarter issues, often losing leads when Butler sits, add to the team's woes. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil also discuss the impact of the Heat's offseason inactivity compared to teams like the Knicks.

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Bam Adebayo has struggled on offense, but is there anything the Miami Heat can do, or is this just the way the team is built? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami's too-many-guys problem before reacting to Tyler Herro's comments about coming off the bench and outlining how the Heat can beat the Knicks on Wednesday night.

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The Miami Heat got their second straight win Monday night against the Detroit Pistons and it seems they have gotten back to the preseason formula that made everyone so excited for the season. Erik Spoelstra called it "a thing of beauty." Is he right?

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to the win, hand out credit cookies and explore what the ceiling is of the Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier backcourt.

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Jimmy Butler scored 23 points and dished out seven assists, Terry Rozier pumped in 20 points and Tyler Herro added 19, leading the Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 106-98 in Miami.

Bam Adebayo scored 12 and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Jaime Jacques Jr. also scored 12 for Miami.

The Heat had to fight back from a double-digit deficit to overcome their lowest-scoring quarter of the season, as the Pistons held them to just 14 points in the quarter, with Herro and Rozoer shooting a combined 1-11 from the field, 0-7 from three.

The win was the perfect ending to a two-day event honoring Heat & NBA Legend Dwayne Wade. On the 21st anniversary of his 1st game, the Heat had a halftime ceremony honoring D-Wade, whose statue was unveiled Sunday, and who also had a street named after him next to the Kaseya Center.

Cade Cunningham scored 24 points for Detroit, 0-4 for the third time in the last five years. Tim Hardaway Jr.- son of Heat icon Tim Hardaway Sr.- scored 20, Jaden Ivey had 18 and Isaiah Stewart snared 15 rebounds for the Pistons.

Cunningham went 2 for 11 in the 2nd half as Detroit finished at 38% shooting.

Miami struggled again at home in the 3rd quarter, getting outscored 26-14 and shooting horribly. Orlando outscored Miami 39-18 in the third quarter of the season opener.

But Miami came out scorching in the 4th, scoring the first 12 points of the quarter, taking back the lead and keeping it the rest of the way.

Miami was again without Kevin Love, who has missed all three Heat games for personal reasons.

Miami hosts the hated New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

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Dwyane Wade's Legacy Immortalized: Miami Heat's Iconic Tribute. The Miami Heat have unveiled a statue of Dwyane Wade outside the Kaseya Center, marking a monumental moment in the franchise's history. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss an emotional event, featuring speeches from Pat Riley and other key figures, celebrates Wade's profound impact on the team and the NBA.

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5:04 Dwyane Wade's Influence
10:03 Miami Heat's Legacy
15:58 Future of Miami Heat
21:22 Dwyane Wade's Statue Controversy
27:37 Miami Heat vs. Hornets Game

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Jimmy Butler scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Tyler Herro scored 22- hitting five 3-pointers- to lead the Heat past the Charlotte Hornets 114-106 for their 1st win of the season.

Terry Rozier added 19 points, and Bam Adebayo had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Miami. (1-1)

Butler added eight assists and eight rebounds for the Heat after scoring just three points in Miami’s season-opening home loss to Orlando.

LaMelo Ball put up 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Hornets.

Miami’s pressure defense forced the Hornets (1-2) into 20 turnovers.

After struggling in their season opener, the Heat put things together down the stretch, with Butler, Herro and Duncan Robinson hitting big 3s late.

The Heat host Detroit on Monday night.

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