Overview

• Miami’s backup frontcourt depth is thin behind All-Star Bam Adebayo and second-year center Kel’el Ware after offseason trades of Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love.
• Insiders from ClutchPoints predict the Heat will sign former first-round pick Precious Achiuwa, who recently purchased a condo in South Beach and understands Miami’s culture.
• Last season with the Knicks, Achiuwa averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds while shooting 50.2 percent and has demonstrated defensive versatility across multiple positions.
• Holding one open roster spot under the NBA’s first-apron hard cap allows Miami to add Achiuwa without triggering repeater luxury tax penalties.
• Cap analyst Bobby Marks does not expect the Heat to pursue another major move and anticipates they will rely on minimum-level free agents for bench reinforcement this offseason.