MIAMI — The Miami Heat enter an important offseason that could bring a lot of change to the roster in the wake of another disappointing season.

The Heat needed to take part in the NBA’s play-in tournament for the fourth straight year, but they lost and were eliminated in the play-in tourney for the first time before getting to the playoffs. Miami missed the playoffs this season for the first time since 2019.

The Heat, which have finished with the 10th-best record in the Eastern Conference in each of the last two regular seasons, have just one playoff win over the last three seasons.

So, what’s next for the Heat this offseason? Here’s where things stand with the 17 players who ended the season on Miami’s roster:

BAM ADEBAYO, F/C

— Age: Turns 29 on July 18.

— Contract status: Due $49.5 million next season in the first year of his three-year maximum contract extension worth $160.4 million.

— What to know for offseason: Remains a foundational piece for the Heat who’s in the prime of his playing career. With Adebayo under contract with the Heat through the 2028-29 season, he’s a big part of the organization’s long-term plan. But Adebayo is also the player on the Heat’s roster who other teams will covet the most in any trade discussions involving a superstar. Would the Heat ever consider trading Adebayo? Up to this point, the answer has been no. Instead, Adebayo has become the Heat’s captain and has turned into one of the faces of the franchise. Adebayo took (a career-high 400 3-point attempts) and made (a career-high 127 3-point makes) more 3-pointers than ever this regular season and his offensive game continues to grow. On the other end of the court, he has already established himself as one of the NBA’s top defensive players.

SIMONE FONTECCHIO, F

— Age: Turns 31 on Dec. 9.

— Contract status: Will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

— What to know for offseason: Proved to be a helpful veteran option off the Heat’s bench who stayed ready even through inconsistent playing time this season. Fontecchio’s biggest strengths are his 3-point shooting and reliability as a low-maintenance player who will seemingly accept any role, going back and forth from consistent minutes to completely out of the rotation multiple times this season. He shot 37.5% on 4.7 3-point attempts this season. While Fontecchio will be a free agent this offseason, a Heat return at the minimum shouldn’t be ruled out.

MYRON GARDNER, F

— Age: Turns 25 on May 21.

— Contract status: Due $2.6 million next season in the second year of a three-year contract worth $5.5 million. Only $250,000 of Gardner’s salary for next season is currently guaranteed.

— What to know for offseason: After starting this season on a two-way contract with the Heat, Gardner impressed enough to earn a promotion to a standard contract in February. Gardner wasn’t always in the Heat’s rotation, but he provided a big boost of energy whenever his name was called. Gardner’s physicality and energy on both ends of the court led to him playing in 45 games this regular season after not playing in any NBA games prior to getting to the Heat last offseason. Gardner’s style of play irritated plenty of opponents along the way, too, as he was involved in a few verbal altercations throughout the season with players like Klay Thompson and Scotty Pippen Jr. While Gardner’s Heat future will likely depend on what moves the Heat makes this offseason, he’s an attractive option to bring back on a minimum deal.

VLAD GOLDIN, C

— Age: Turns 25 on May 12.

— Contract status: Will be a free agent after spending last season on a two-way contract.

— What to know for offseason: The Heat have until June 29 to extend a qualifying offer to Goldin to make him a restricted free agent. If there’s no qualifying offer, he will become an unrestricted free agent. Almost all of Goldin’s playing time as an undrafted rookie this season came in the G League, where he averaged 11.3 points, seven rebounds, 1.5 assists and two blocks per game in 24 appearances for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. At 7 feet and 250 pounds, Goldin has the size to play as a big man at the NBA level. But his mobility isn’t a strength. Goldin logged just 24 minutes in nine NBA appearances with the Heat this season. Did the Heat see enough from Goldin to bring him back into its development program next season? That’s a question the Heat will need to answer in the coming months.

TYLER HERRO, G

— Age: Turns 27 on Jan. 20.

— Contract status: Due $33 million next season in the final year of his four-year contract worth $120 million. He becomes eligible for an extension on July 1.

— What to know for offseason: After not getting an extension from the Heat last offseason, Herro hoped to prove he deserves an extension from Miami this offseason. But Herro’s seventh NBA season was marred by injuries, as he missed 49 games this regular season. It started with offseason ankle surgery that forced Herro to miss the first 17 games of the season, and then toe and rib injuries also led to him missing extended time later in the season. Herro is a skilled scorer, averaging more than 20 points per game in five straight seasons. But injury issues have limited Herro, who has played in more than 70 games in only one regular season during his NBA career. The question is whether more trade speculation involving Herro will begin this offseason. A potential extension discussion between the Heat and Herro also looms, as his extension window will open July 1 and close on June 30, 2027.

KASPARAS JAKUCIONIS, G

— Age: Turns 20 on May 29.

— Contract status: Due $3.8 million next season in the second year of his rookie contract. The Heat have an Oct. 31 deadline to exercise a $4 million team option in Jakucionis’ contract for the 2027-28 season.

— What to know for offseason: It was an encouraging rookie season for Jakucionis, who played in 53 games and made 12 starts this regular season. The only player in franchise history who played in more regular-season games with the Heat as a teenager is Justise Winslow. After beginning the season out of the rotation, Jakucionis went on to crack the Heat’s rotation in December by impressing coaches with his energy, playmaking skills and ability to hold up on defense. Jakucionis also turned into one of the Heat’s top outside shooters. But all of that also makes Jakucionis an attractive trade chip in any potential deal for a star.

JAIME JAQUEZ JR., F

— Age: Turns 26 on Feb. 18.

— Contract status: Due $5.9 million next season in the final year of his rookie contract. He becomes eligible for an extension on July 1.

— What to know for offseason: This was the bounce-back season Jaquez hoped to have after his rough sophomore NBA season. Jaquez led the NBA in total points off the bench and ranked second in total assists off the bench this season to establish himself as one of the top reserves in the league, finishing as the runner-up for this season’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. Now, the Heat have a decision to make on whether to invest further into Jaquez this offseason. He’s eligible for a five-year extension at a maximum of about $245 million this summer, with that negotiating window beginning on July 1 and closing the day before the start of the 2026-27 regular season.

KESHAD JOHNSON, F

— Age: Turns 25 on June 23.

— Contract status: Will become a restricted free agent if the Heat extends a $2.7 million qualifying offer by June 29. If there’s no qualifying offer, Johnson will become an unrestricted free agent.

— What to know for offseason: Johnson has been in the Heat’s developmental program for the last two seasons after going undrafted in 2024. The Heat was initially intrigued by Johnson’s three-and-D skill set as an athletic 6-foot-6 and 225-pound forward, but he has yet to find consistent minutes in the NBA. Johnson, who won the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest this year, played in just 32 NBA games this season. Has Johnson showed enough for the Heat to make him a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent and retain the right to match outside offers to him to re-sign him? Or will the Heat allow Johnson to become an unrestricted free agent after their two-year partnership?

NIKOLA JOVIC, F

— Age: Turns 23 on June 9.

— Contract status: Due $16.2 million next season in the first year of a four-year contract extension worth $62.4 million.

— What to know for offseason: After getting an extension from the Heat last offseason, Jovic went through a rough fourth NBA season that represented a step backward. Jovic started in the season opener, but didn’t start again for the rest of the season. In fact, Jovic completely fell out of the Heat’s rotation in the final weeks of the season. Jovic shot just 45 of 167 (26.9%) from 3-point range and also dealt with turnover issues this season. In addition, injuries also sidelined Jovic for 24 games. Injuries have been an issue for Jovic during his young NBA career, as he has yet to play in more than 47 games during a single regular season. The Heat gave Jovic an extension because of his potential as a skilled 6-foot-10 forward. That potential is still there, but Jovic will need to find a way to bounce back after a shaky season. As a result, Jovic’s trade value is low this offseason.

TREVOR KEELS, G

— Age: Turns 23 on Aug. 26.

— Contract status: Will be a free agent after ending last season on a two-way contract.

— What to know for offseason: The Heat have until June 29 to extend a qualifying offer to make Keels a restricted free agent. If there’s no qualifying offer, he will become an unrestricted free agent. Keels began the season without an NBA contract, but his standout play in the G League led to the Heat signing him to a two-way deal in February. Keels’ NBA skill is his 3-point shooting, as he shot an impressive 40.2% on 8.3 3-point attempts per game in 40 G League appearances this season. But Keels didn’t play any meaningful minutes in the NBA this season. Will the Heat decide to keep Keels in its developmental program?

PELLE LARSSON, G

— Age: Turns 26 on Feb. 23.

— Contract status: Has a $2.3 million team option in his contract for next season that the Heat needs to decide on by June 29, which represents the final season in his three-year rookie contract. Larsson becomes eligible to sign an extension with the Heat starting July 6 after the team picks up the option in his contract ahead of the late-June deadline.

— — What to know for offseason: Larsson represented one of the bright spots for the Heat during what ended up being a disappointing season. Whether Larsson was starting or playing off the bench, he became an important part of the Heat’s rotation as a two-way complementary player who could fit in just about any lineup. Larsson logged double-digit minutes in 66 of the 70 games he was available for this regular season. In addition, the Heat outscored opponents by 2.4 points per 100 possessions with Larsson on the court this season. Larsson, who was selected by the Heat with the 44th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft, displayed improvement across the board in his second NBA season. Was this enough for the Heat to try to sign Larsson to an extension? He becomes eligible to sign an extension worth up to $93 million over four years this summer, with that negotiating window open until June 30, 2027.

DAVION MITCHELL, G

— Age: Turns 28 on Sept. 5.

— Contract status: Due $12.4 million next season in the final year of his two-year contract worth $24 million.

— What to know for offseason: Mitchell was a positive this season, considering his production at his team-friendly price point. The Heat’s starting point guard finished with one of the NBA’s top assist-to-turnover ratios this season while helping orchestrate the Heat fast-paced offense. Mitchell also kept defenses honest with his outside shot, making 39.5% of his 3s this season. All the while, Mitchell continued to serve as one of the Heat’s best perimeter defenders. With Mitchell set to be on an expiring contract next season, he will be motivated to be even better whether he’s again a starter or not.

NORMAN POWELL, G

— Age: Turns 33 on May 25.

— Contract status: Will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. But until June 30, Powell is eligible for an extension from the Heat worth as much as $128.5 million through four years.

— What to know for offseason: Powell was the catalyst behind the Heat’s strong start to the season, averaging 23 points per game on 47.4% shooting from the field and 39.6% shooting on 3s in 45 appearances (all starts) prior to the All-Star break. That was enough for Powell to make the first NBA All-Star Game of his career. But Powell’s production dropped off and injuries limited his availability. That helped lead to Powell being moved to a reserve role, as his minutes and usage rate dipped. The Powell-Herro partnership also was never able to consistently produce positive results, as the Heat was left staggering their minutes by the end of the season. The Heat have yet to offer Powell an extension, but it still has two months if it wants to try to keep him ahead of free agency. Or the Heat could allow Powell to test free agency in hopes of bringing him back on a team-friendly contract.

DRU SMITH, G

— Age: Turns 29 on Dec. 30.

— Contract status: Due $2.6 million next season in the second year of a three-year contract worth $7.9 million, but Smith’s full salary for next season is currently not guaranteed. His salary for next season becomes fully guaranteed if he’s still on the Heat’s roster on June 28.

— What to know for offseason: Smith made a fast recovery from a torn Achilles to be available for the start of the season, turning into a fixture in the Heat’s bench rotation to play in 70 games this regular season. He provided steady point guard play and quality perimeter defense. Considering Smith is essentially at a minimum salary, it’s not bad value for the Heat to guarantee his salary to bring him back next season as a depth player.

KEL’EL WARE, C

— Age: Turns 23 on April 20.

— Contract status: Due $4.7 million next season in the third year of his rookie contract. The Heat have an Oct. 31 deadline to exercise a $7.1 million team option in Ware’s contract for the 2027-28 season.

— What to know for offseason: As the young player on the Heat’s roster who most consider to have the most upside, Ware could be the most attractive trade chip on the roster not named Bam Adebayo. Ware is a 7-footer who can protect the rim and make 3s, averaging 1.8 blocks per 36 minutes and shooting 92 of 233 (39.5%) from 3-point range in his second NBA season. But while Ware flashed many encouraging aspects of his skill set this season, he also still has plenty of room to grow. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra continued to challenge Ware to be better this season and sometimes didn’t trust him enough to play him heavy minutes. Ware will need to continue to improve as a pick-and-roll defender and prove he can consistently produce positive results alongside Adebayo as part of a double-big frontcourt to play a bigger role moving forward.

ANDREW WIGGINS, F

— Age: Turns 32 on Feb. 23.

— Contract status: Has a $30.2 million player option in is contract for next season that he must decide on by June 29.

— What to know for offseason: Wiggins provided some stability in a starting role this season, shooting a career-best 41.4% on 3s and grabbing a career-high 1.7 offensive rebounds per game while providing his usual solid defense. Will Wiggins’ strong season lead to him testing free agency for the first time in his career? Wiggins has a decision to make on whether to return to the Heat on an expiring contract that pays him $30.2 million next season or go after a longer deal with more guaranteed money over the life of the contract in free agency. If Wiggins picks up his option and bypasses free agency to return to the Heat, he would immediately be eligible to be included in a trade.

JAHMIR YOUNG, G

— Age: Turns 26 on Oct. 7.

— Contract status: Due $2.4 million next season, but his full salary is nonguaranteed.

— What to know for offseason: After impressing in the G League while on a two-way contract with the Heat, Young had his two-way deal converted to a standard contract in the final days of the season. The promotion represented a reward for Young’s strong season with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, averaging 25.9 points and 8.5 assists per game in 31 G League appearances this season. The 6-foot Young has proven he can be a standout scoring guard in the G League, but he has yet to log many minutes in the NBA. With Young’s full salary nonguaranteed for next season, the Heat have a decision to make this offseason.

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