The Miami Heat have some final roster decisions to make after acquiring Josh Christopher to a two-way contract and dismissing Zyon Pullin.
Dru Smith, Keshad Johnson, and Christopher are the current two-way players for the Heat. Smith’s position is more vulnerable than Christopher and Johnson’s, who seem secure in their positions for the time being.
Decisions have been taken by the Miami Heat regarding two of their two-way contracts. Who is vying for the third place?
Smith hasn’t participated in a game since rupturing his ACL on November 22 in Cleveland. Prior to suffering the season-ending injury, Smith showed promise during training camp and the first few games of the previous campaign. In March, he was finally dismissed to provide space for Patty Mills to sign.
Although Smith received a two-way offer from the Heat this summer, he did not take part in Las Vegas Summer League because he is still recovering from his injuries. Although Miami obviously loves Smith, he might have competition from a few summer league players for the final two-way roster position.
Isaiah Stevens is a darling in the locker room after leading the summer league in assists, but because he already has an Exhibit 10 deal, which is effectively an invitation to training camp, the Heat are not in a hurry to sign him to a two-way contract. Stevens cannot accept a deal from an outside team because he is theoretically bound by a contract. Hence, there is no chance of his leaving the Heat.
Cole Swider and Alondes Williams, who were on two-way contracts at the end of the previous season, are unrestricted free agents, thus this is not the situation with them. Swider was one of the top 3-point shooters in the summer league, and Williams led the Heat’s offensive in the game that won the championship against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Heat have dedicated time to Swider and Williams, just like they did with Smith, so it would make sense if they choose to bring them back on two-way contracts. Swider and Williams would be happy to return to Miami if they are unable to get a regular roster spot elsewhere.
The Heat are unable to give a regular roster space because they wish to avoid paying salary throughout the second luxury tax period by signing a 15th player to a veteran minimum.
Two-way contracts do not affect the salary cap or luxury tax, hence they can be changed out at any moment, unlike conventional roster positions.
It’s not necessary for the Heat to decide right now. Before deciding who gets to start both ways in the lineup before the regular season begins, they can wait until training camp to find out more about which players stand out.
Dwyane Wade Reacts To The Truthful Comparison With Cheryl Miller at the Olympics
It’s reasonable to argue that former Miami Heat standout shooting guard Dwyane Wade has no business in television. Still, he is enjoying himself reporting for NBC on Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris alongside Noah Eagle.
When Wade accepted a humorous post on X (previously Twitter) that compared Wade to the great Cheryl Miller, it seemed as though he was admitting that calling games from the broadcast booth isn’t his strong suit.
“I’m enjoying myself. Miller was seen in the video saying, “I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m having fun,” as she was coaching the WNBA All-Stars in a recent game against the US women’s Olympic team.
“Yooo The precision,” Wade wrote in a post.
Yooo 🤣 The accuracy 🤣 https://t.co/VrdnWiOfpj
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 28, 2024
Supporters commend Dwyane Wade for his call of Team USA versus Serbia.
Maybe Wade was just trying to be modest, as a lot of people thought he played a tremendous game for Team USA against Serbia.
“Yet a million times more enjoyable than hearing Reggie Miller!”
Yooo 🤣 The accuracy 🤣 https://t.co/VrdnWiOfpj
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 28, 2024
“You did well! A few phrases were overdone, but whateverIt’s good to hear from someone who has experienced that.
Yooo 🤣 The accuracy 🤣 https://t.co/VrdnWiOfpj
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 28, 2024
“You did well! A few phrases were overdone, but whateverIt’s good to hear from someone who has experienced that.
Yooo 🤣 The accuracy 🤣 https://t.co/VrdnWiOfpj
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 28, 2024
Still, you did a terrific job! You ought to start making WNBA commentary.
Yooo 🤣 The accuracy 🤣 https://t.co/VrdnWiOfpj
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 28, 2024
“You performed a wonderful job. Wade and Eagle make an excellent broadcast team.
Yooo 🤣 The accuracy 🤣 https://t.co/VrdnWiOfpj
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 28, 2024
Wade is certain of one thing: he has experience competing and succeeding in the Olympics.
Yooo 🤣 The accuracy 🤣 https://t.co/VrdnWiOfpj
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 28, 2024
When Team USA only took home a bronze medal from the 2004 Olympics, it was his first taste of competition. Wade did, however, win a gold medal with the Redeem Team in Beijing in 2008.
In the match that he and Eagle covered, Team USA defeated Serbia 110–84, their offensive line led by LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Durant scored 23 points off the bench, while James finished with 21 points.
