Heat's Tre Donaldson is a Breakout Player to Watch This Season

News ArticlePublishedJul 18, 2026 at 04:55 PM EDTTre Donaldson might be giving the Miami Heat something they weren't expecting: a player who's way better than expected.The undrafted guard from the University of Miami had a breakout performance when the Miami's Summer League team needed it most, helping the Heat erase a late deficit and pull away for a double-digit win over Detroit. After trailing 72-66 heading into the fourth quarter, Miami found its answer, and Donaldson was right in the middle of it. These games can jumpstart young careers.The 6-foot-3 guard scored 20 points in the victory, with 13 of those coming during a huge fourth quarter where the Heat had 35 points. When the game was in question, Donaldson stepped forward and looked comfortable taking on a bigger role.More sports n