Next season is going to feature some memorable debuts from Kevin Durant making his first appearance with the loaded Golden State Warriors to Derrick Rose arriving to the Big Apple. No feeling will likely be more surreal than seeing the Miami Heat without Dwyane Wade, though.
The 34-year-old veteran spent 13 years with the Heat and seemed on track to become the next Kobe Bryant or Tim Duncan, spending his entire career with one franchise. Instead, he's off to the Chicago Bulls and Miami must move on to a new era of basketball in South Beach.
So let's check out all of the important information following the league's schedule release as the Heat look to weather the offseason storm and remain in playoff contention. That's followed by a prediction for how the regular season will play out for Miami.
2016-17 Details
Season Opener: Oct. 26 vs. Orlando Magic
Championship Odds: 66-1 (via Odds Shark)
Full Schedule: NBA.com
Top Matchups
Chicago Bulls- Nov. 10, Dec. 10, Jan. 27
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Article written by Tim Daniels