Heat president Pat Riley spoke with reporters at his end-of-season press conference on Friday and was asked about the state of the team. In response, he said "there's no doubt" changes will be made over the summer. He also said that the team is not afraid to make some "lateral trades" or pursue an "alpha" should one become available.

There’s a photo that Miami Heat president Pat Riley keeps in his office. It’s of Jimmy Butler, exhausted in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, catching his breath while slumped over a barrier that surrounded the court at Walt Disney World.

Here are two players whom the Miami Heat must target to sign as free agents as they enter the 2025 NBA offseason.