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Austin Dobbins

Austin Dobbins

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

Austin also writes for the Five Reasons Sports Network, covering all South Florida sports. As a current athlete, Austin specializes in in-depth analysis, player profiles, combining on-field knowledge with strong storytelling to cover football, basketball, and beyond. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Business Management at Webber International University. Twitter: @austindobbins13

Mar 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) waves toward the fans during player introductions before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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After trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo the Miami Heat have been widely discussed across the lead. Many continue to have concerns about the Miami Heat but Kendrick Perkins is not one of those people.

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Apr 1, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) signals while speaking to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) after the game at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Early projections have the Miami Heat as a play-in team, but a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins could give Miami one of the NBA's best defenses and enough firepower to make a run at 50 wins.

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