Free Agent Market Could Help Heat
There are several needs the Heat would like to shore up: they are in need of a starting point guard and an answer at center.
Instead of looking to trade scenarios, let’s focus on free agents that are out there and could help the Heat. To fit into our brief study here, they must be unrestricted and fit into a need. Here is a quick look at some of the names that could be added to the Heat’s roster this summer.
| Pos. | Name/Team |
Evaluation |
| PG | Carlos Arroyo Orlando Magic |
Arroyo knows Miami, starring at FIU. He is a point guard that can shoot, play off the ball, and run the offense. His defense is questionable, but he could easily come in and be a starting caliber PG for the Heat. He could make the offense much more efficient. Unrestricted FA. |
| PG | Beno Udrih Sacramento Kings |
Probably will be out of the Heat’s price range but could definitely help the Heat. Another concern is that Riley is not looking to handcuff the financial flexibility his team is currently moving towards in anticipation of the big FA summer of 2010. So, Udrih is probably looking for a longer deal and that rules out Miami. |
| PG | Damon Stoudamire San Antonio Spurs |
The old vet is looking for one last contract, and might be had for the veteran minimum in the right situation. In Miami, most likely would come off the bench but probably not going to be an upgrade over Marcus Banks or Mario Chalmer. Could be a bench option if Jason Williams doesn’t come back. |
| PF/C | Kwame Brown Memphis Grizzlies |
I know what you’re thinking - he’s a bust. I don’t buy it. He was the #1 draft pick for a reason, he has great athleticism and size. Will he be an offensive presence in the post? Not likely. But he can rebound and block shots, and he could work on getting more of a nose for the ball. Brought into Miami with a fresh start, who knows. The Heat are notorious for their player development and team culture. And he could be had for nothing. |
| PF/C | Stromile Swift NJ Nets |
This guy has always had the raw athleticism to play the center postion, block shots and grab rebounds. In an uptempo offense, he could run and get cheap baskets but could also man the center and help redirect traffic. Has a player option. |
| C | Primoz Brezec Toronto Raptors |
Slow footed and couldn’t seem to help any team he went to last year. Still, solid center that could provide a presence down low and can extend his defenders by shooting outside. Then again, Heat already have Mark Blount which is a better option offensively and defensively. |
So there are 6 possible free agent options that are available for point guards and centers. The other possibility could be to see the Heat sign a swingman, like Golden State’s Mickael Pietrus, and then make a trade. Of course, the Heat could also sign their own free agents as Alonzo Mourning has yet to make his final decision about playing this season.
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Looks like Beno Udrih is about to ink a 5 year deal with Sacramento. Makes sense as they dealt Bibby away seeing what they had in Udrih. Won’t be official until July 9th.