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Miami Heat: Why Miami’s rebounding woes will end this season

By Isiah Curry

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz battle for a rebound during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena on February 26, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz battle for a rebound during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena on February 26, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Dewayne Dedmon #21 of the Miami Heat deflects the pass in the fourth quarter against Bryn Forbes #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Why the Miami Heat rebounding woes will end this season: Better big men

Despite the offseason losses of Ariza, Andre Iguodala, Precious Achiuwa, and Nemanja Bjelica, the next group of Heat players should provide a more physical poise than we’ve seen in recent years.

Increasing their front-court depth, the Heat signed PJ Tucker and Markieff Morris in free agency. They also retained Dewayne Dedmon and Omer Yurtseven.

After securing a double-double in just his second game with the Heat, Dedmon rebounded at an incredible rate (14.7 per 36 minutes) in 16 regular-season appearances.

Arguably the best late-season pick-up last spring, the eight-year veteran will likely be the first big-man to substitute Adebayo. He has spoken out about embracing this role ahead of the coming season.

Yurtseven is another option who can give Miami a rebounding lift. Currently a wildcard developmental prospect within the Heat’s developmental plan, Yurtseven made strong waves in the G-League and averaged 11.6 rebounds in five Summer League games.

Regardless, the Heat will have the option of placing a larger body on the floor to contend with more sizable opponents. At 7-0, Yurtseven is tied for the tallest player on the roster.

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