Heat consider roster moves as questions about shot creation linger

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Heat consider roster moves as questions about shot creation linger

Summary

The Miami Heat remain open to roster adjustments before their season opener. Ongoing concerns about shot creation persist, and while the Heat have enough cap space to add a player, they are cautious about the waiver wire. The team has not fully committed to their current two-way players and may reconsider options later based on performance. The Heat are expected to evaluate potential signings closely, perhaps waiting for more impactful opportunities.

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Status Watch

•Heat still assessing roster options before opener
•Concerns about shot creation remain significant
•Team has space to add one veteran player
•Evaluation of two-way players ongoing
•Potential for future moves based on performance

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Are Heat now done with personnel moves before opener?

What they're saying

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Q: Ira, so the Heat are so set they’re not going to comb the waiver wire? – Lawrence. A: No, they’re not set, with ongoing questions about shot creation. But also do not overstate the waiver wire. It is doubtful there is anything walking through that door from the waiver wire that sets up better than what already is in place. The point in the piece about Saturday’s moves was that the Heat ...
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