Analysts suggest Miami Heat should pursue reunion with Gabe Vincent

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Analysts suggest Miami Heat should pursue reunion with Gabe Vincent
Summary

The Miami Heat are linked to a potential return for guard Gabe Vincent, who is currently a free agent. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus proposed the reunion to provide veteran backcourt depth behind Davion Mitchell. Vincent previously played for the Miami Heat, where he served as a contributor during two NBA Finals runs. He later joined the Los Angeles Lakers before a trade sent him to the Atlanta Hawks at the February deadline last season. While he shot 36.9% from three-point range during his final stretch with the Los Angeles Lakers, his time in Atlanta proved less effective with his shooting percentage dropping to 30%. The Miami Heat have already strengthened their perimeter shooting this summer by signing Tim Hardaway Jr. and Klay Thompson to short-term deals. Vincent remains an unsigned free agent awaiting his next opportunity.

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  • Gabe Vincent is a free agent following his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks.
  • The Miami Heat seek veteran backcourt depth behind Davion Mitchell.
  • Vincent previously contributed to two NBA Finals-bound Miami Heat rosters.
  • Miami signed Tim Hardaway Jr. and Klay Thompson earlier this summer.
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  • 3:50 PMYahoo SportsHeat linked to reunion with struggling ex-Lakers point guard
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An NBA writer believes the Miami Heat should consider bringing back a former Los Angeles Lakers backcourt contributor for a second stint.

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