NBA Rumors: 3 Bold predictions for the Miami Heat this offseason

#2 The Miami Heat will match any offer for Duncan Robinson

Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat controls the ball against Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets

Duncan Robinson has been a crucial part of the Miami Heat's offense for the past two seasons, making his departure from the franchise during the 2021 offseason highly unlikely. Although he will enter free agency as a restricted free agent, the Heat will match whatever he is offered, only if they do not agree on terms before offer sheets start rolling in.

Duncan Robinson mentally preparing for free agency, and a look at a decision the Heat must make in the coming weeks https://t.co/wHKPu0GTdw Robinson: “The reality is I don’t know a month from now what it’s going to look like.”

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) July 12, 2021

Robinson was sensational for the Miami Heat from three-point range. His consistency is commendable, as he has made 520 three-pointers in the last two seasons. Only Sacramento Kings' Buddy Hield and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers knocked down more 3-point shots in the same period.

Losing a sharpshooter like that would be unwise, especially with how teams set up plays to create open looks from the perimeter. Three-point shooting is crucial for a team that hopes to compete for the championship, which is why the Miami Heat will hold on to Robinson.

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#3 Aggressively pursue an elite point guard

Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Phoenix Suns

The Miami Heat are well-known for pursuing All-Star caliber players, and in most cases, they get them. Jimmy Butler's acquisition was the most recent, which led them to the 2020 NBA Finals.

With their disappointing display in the 2021 playoffs, the Miami Heat will be in the market to bolster their squad to have another go at the championship.

Trade rumors have surrounded Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, with reports suggesting he would like to compete for a championship. The Miami Heat have been mentioned as a landing spot and stand a good chance of sealing the deal if Lillard requests a trade.

Kyle Lowry is another elite guard that the Miami Heat will pursue in the 2020 offseason. They had the chance to sign him at the trade deadline but were not willing to give up multiple members of their young core to complete the trade.

Report: Kyle Lowry on top of Miami Heat’s wish list this offseason https://t.co/w9FA2Cp1fQ

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) June 17, 2021

Lowry will become an unrestricted free agent this summer and will be open to offers. With Dragic and Iguodala gone, the Miami Heat will have enough cap space to match the salary range he might demand.

Undoubtedly, his addition will make the Miami Heat a formidable championship contender. His work rate on defense and ability to take some pressure off Jimmy Butler on offense will make him the perfect fit.