Before Sunday’s NBA All-Star game, the Miami Heat had multiple pieces of news to share. First, there was the ESPN report from Adrian Wojnarowski about Kevin Love signing with the Heat. Next, Wojnarowski added that Cody Zeller will also sign with the Heat. Both moves add depth to the Heat’s frontcourt. Love is expected to provide spacing and passing in the frontcourt. Zeller is added in case of injury. This also shows that Miami is comfortable with its guard rotation going forward.
Kyle Lowry Hopeful of Late February Return
Speaking of guard rotation, there was also news about the Heat’s starting guard Kyle Lowry. According to the Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds, the Heat’s starting point guard is targeting a late February return. Lowry has been sidelined for the past couple of games with his knee injury. He’s also been away from the team as he recovers.
This season, Lowry has looked like a shell of his former self. He averaged just 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists while shooting 37.7% from the field and 31.4% from beyond the arc in the games he did play. If the Heat are looking for a deep run, they’re going to need production from its starting point guard. Miami has 22 games left in the season before preparing for the NBA playoffs.
