Heat Get Dismal 2026-27 Projection, Even With Giannis Antetokounmpo

News ArticlePublishedAug 28, 2026 at 06:16 PM EDTThe Miami Heat are already facing massive expectations heading into the fresh season. That's what happens when you make big moves during the offseason.Now, an ESPN panel of NBA analysts isn't making things easier. Miami received 22 points in ESPN's ranking of the teams most likely to disappoint this season, placing the Heat fourth on the list. Only the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors received more votes.Sports news: Wizards and AJ Dybantsa Could Have a Breakout YearThat's a tough projection for a team that just made one of the most high-profile moves of the offseason. The Heat, of course, landed Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, making him the next face of the franchise. With