The Miami Heat are champions for the second straight season and after making moves they are left without a draft pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, but that doesn't mean they won't be able to improve this offseason, as it is considered a weak class and they have moves to make in free agency.
LeBron James showed once again why he is the best player in the world and Pat Riley likes stabilioty, so he will try to keep as many players on the team as he can. One issue for the team is age with names like Dwyane Wade, Chris Andersen and Ray Allen, but there are ways that the team could improve in free agency and if they get creative they could snag someone like Monta Ellis, Kyle Korver, Matt Barnes or even Antawn Jamison.
Riley has shown that over the past three seasons he knows how to bring in talent under the cap and after signing the Big 3 he still has the chance to improve the team and go for a three-peat. The Heat could try and trade into the draft to get some young talent, but they likely will remain outside and improve in other ways. They have had success in the draft with Wade in the past and Mario Chalmers in the second round, but after winning another title, Riley has his eyes likely set on free agents.
Ellis will likely end up being too much money and while he would be a good scorer to have, Korver may fit better since he is a great long range shooter and will be much cheaper. Riley put together a great roster with names like Shane Battier, Ray Allen, Mike Miller, Rashard Lewis, Chris Andersen and Udonis Haslem, but they are all old and while Norris Cole is solid, no one will mistake him for an All-Star.
Matt Barnes is one of the most interesting picks, as he is a stellar defender and he has championship experience. All signs point to him going back with Chris Paul and the Clippers, but he could be swayed by the chance to be a part of history with the Heat. James proved he can take over games and lead his team to a championship, but he needs some more help on the roster for next season, as winning a third title will be even harder than the second.
