Miami Heat: Which East team will disappoint?

Miami Heat: Which East team will disappoint?

Author: Five Reasons Sports Network August 21, 2026 Duration: 39:14

There's always one... or two. Which of the East's top 10 projected teams has the most bust potential? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander go through the list of teams that will most likely be in the Heat's way.


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