The Miami Heat, who closed the weekend in the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff position, may have found a secret weapon. Kel'el Ware, a 7-foot rookie center, figures to be a bigger part of the game plan when the Heat host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat NBA game to be played on January 21, 2025 on ESPN.

Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at the Moda Center on October 26, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Miami Heat won 119-98. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Getty Images

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) AP AP

The Trail Blazers are going to be a team that is looked at as sellers at the trade deadline. Their most valuable asset is going to be Jerami Grant. Grant is valued across the league for his scoring ability and his length on the perimeter. Once team sees him as a potential player who can solve their current issues with their star player.

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Miami Heat forward Nikola Jović has found his shooting stroke at the perfect time. Jović tallied a season-high 21 points on eight of 12 shooting in Miami’s 119-

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