Mitchell and Anderson, both known for their defensive tenacity, had quiet debuts but are expected to bolster Miami’s perimeter defense. The Heat shot just 33.7 percent from the field against Boston, underscoring the need for immediate chemistry with their new additions.

The Miami Heat traded star forward Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors earlier this week, concluding a rocky end to Butler's five and a half seasons in Miami. Though Butler's time in Miami didn't end on a great note with the franchise suspending him multiple times and Butler saying he no longer felt "joy" playing basketball with the Heat,

Asked how his team has dealt with the drama the past six weeks, which included three Butler suspensions, Spoelstra said: “I’ve had it with different teams. I felt it was less with this team, and

"I think we have enough respect for each other that we texted each other once the deal went through just to wish each other the best on it," Spoelstra said. "And we also have that respect that you want each other to learn about the respective players without any kind of influence."

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra ready for fresh start after Jimmy Butler trade drama and showed gratitude for him.