Last Tuesday, the revamped Miami Heat team experienced their first obstacle in the NBA season as Dwayne Wade strained his hamstring during a pre-season game.

The All-Star guard suffered the injury only 3 minutes into their game against the Detroit Pistons. He limped off the court and went to the locker room for treatment.

During the game, team representatives said that the former NBA Finals MVP would not return. But they did not disclose the long-term effects of Wade’s injury.

The Heat are expected to be one of the top contenders for the NBA Championship this season. They have built a solid core for their franchise with the acquisition of All-Stars LeBron James and Chris Bosh.