 However, in 2015, the team was eliminated from playoff contention in the knockout round, and in 2016, they failed to qualify entirely.As of July 21, 2017, the team sits 10th out of 11 in the Eastern Conference, with SportsClubStats.com offering a 7% chance of the team making the playoffs.This has led to speculation that Heaps is or should be facing removal as head coach.