Q: Ira, how does Nassir Little working out for the Heat make sense? All you and the other writers tell us is the Heat do not have any room. – Robert. A: I’m not sure that is what anyone is saying.
The Heat, at this writing, have two remaining spots available for camp under the NBA offseason roster maximum of 21. Yes, the Heat currently are hard up against the second apron of the luxury tax with the 14 players already under standard, guaranteed contact, when counting Bam Adebayo, Thomas Bryant, Alec Burks, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson, Kevin Love, Josh Richardson, Duncan Robinson, Terry Rozier, and Kel’el Ware.
But that doesn’t mean an intervening trade (as unlikely as that stands) couldn’t change that math. Beyond that, teams can swap out two-way players at any time. So if Nassir Little would consider a two-way deal, then attending Heat camp could mean competition for one of those three spots with the players currently holding those spots: Josh Christopher, Keshad Johnson and Dru Smith.
As for Little workout out for the Heat, that’s what happens in gyms across the NBA in the offseason, and, in fact, that was the path that led RJ Hampton to his Heat shot last season. Related Articles Q: Nice to see Erik Spoelstra listed as the NBA’s best coach. – Steve.
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