What happened: The Miami Heat are opening their summer basketball schedule as Summer League play gets underway. The franchise is shifting attention to its offseason roster as competitive action resumes.

Why it matters: Summer League is where teams evaluate recent draftees, two-way candidates and roster hopefuls ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. For Miami, the games provide an early look at the young players competing for training-camp and regular-season spots.

What to watch: Watch how Miami's summer group performs as the exhibitions unfold and which players push their case for a spot on the 2026-27 roster.