Grading the Miami Heat a quarter through the season

Nov 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during overtime at American Airlines Arena. The Miami Heat defeat the Sacramento Kings 108-96 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during overtime at American Airlines Arena. The Miami Heat defeat the Sacramento Kings 108-96 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 18, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) shoots the ball as Miami Heat forward Willie Reed (35) defends during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) shoots the ball as Miami Heat forward Willie Reed (35) defends during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Willie Reed

Season numbers: 3.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 0.4 APG, 60.5 FG%, 12.1 MPG, 14 GP

Prior to this season, Reed had played just 39 NBA games. Now a quarter of the way into his first season with the Heat, Reed has proven to a more than capable backup to Whiteside.

Extremely athletic and possessing a terrific work rate, Reed has given his all in the limited court time he has received in his 14 appearances.

Reed, however, is extremely limited offensively. He has a lot of work to do from the free-throw line, where he is currently covering at a 45 percent clip.

Grade: C