5 players the Miami Heat can sign if Hassan Whiteside leaves

Nov 9, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward Luol Deng (9) and center Chris Bosh (1) box out Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 105-96. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward Luol Deng (9) and center Chris Bosh (1) box out Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 105-96. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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May 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) posts on on Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) during the second quarter in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) posts on on Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) during the second quarter in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

3. Bismack Biyombo

A bit of a risky choice, but Biyombo is younger and cheaper option with plenty of upside. The 23-year-old center bursted onto the scene this postseason, proving his worth on both ends of the court.

Biyombo is a dangerous choice because he’s relatively unproven, and he might be more of a project rather than an immediate contributor. The Heat have a few promising young pieces, but the overall mission of this team is to win now, and Biyombo might be still be too raw.

It’s probably a long shot, but Biyombo could essentially be Whiteside for a discounted price. It’s also worth noting that Biyombo has a player option which means he might not even be a free agent.

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