Heat Early-Season Notes: Wiggins’ Redemption Push, Mitchell’s Playmaking, Injury Updates
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MIAMI — Oct. 29, 2025 — Andrew Wiggins spent the offseason trying to erase the memory of his rough playoff showing against Cleveland, where he went 16-for-43 from the field and committed 11 turnovers in a four-game sweep. The 30-year-old forward said he “did everything I did before and more” over the summer to get back to the level that helped him win a 2022 title with Golden State.
Now in his first full year with Miami after last season’s trade-deadline deal, Wiggins feels settled with his family in South Florida and more comfortable in coach Erik Spoelstra’s system. His scoring has dipped to 14.5 points per game through four contests, a drop he attributes to sharing the floor with multiple high-volume options.
“I play within the flow of the game and do whatever I can to help the team win,” Wiggins said, citing All-Stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, along with Norman Powell, as primary scoring threats.
Mitchell steadies the point
Guard Davion Mitchell, acquired in the same trade as Wiggins, has provided early stability at the point. His 33 assists are the most by a Heat player in the opening four games of a season in nearly 30 years, and he ranks among the league’s top 12 in assist-to-turnover ratio.
“How do you not love playing with a guy who wants to get you the ball on time and on target?” Spoelstra said.
Powell doubtful, Herro still out
Powell is listed as doubtful for Thursday’s matchup in San Antonio because of right groin soreness after missing Tuesday’s game. Herro continues his recovery from ankle surgery, yet Miami’s offense has remained productive, pouring in 144 points during a win over Charlotte.
“This is probably my first year where we’ve emphasized playing this fast,” Adebayo said. “We’re sharing the game and everybody feels involved.”
Jaquez thriving off the bench
Second-year wing Jaime Jaquez Jr. has embraced the uptempo approach with the reserve unit, averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. “It creates a lot of space and a lot of opportunity for me to get into the paint and make a play,” Jaquez said. “Really, this style has been a lot of fun.”
Source: Hoops Rumors
