Miami Heat: 3 options to fill the final roster spot this season

By Jack Simone | Aug 17, 2021

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 29: Avery Bradley #11 of the Miami Heat directs the offense against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena on December 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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Avery Bradley #9 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball against the Orlando Magic (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) /

Who will fill the final Miami Heat roster spot?: Avery Bradley

Avery Bradley played for the Miami Heat just last season but ended up being traded away for Victor Oladipo. As long as there are no hard feelings in that regard, a reunion could be very beneficial for both sides.

Adding him to the roster would allow the Heat to have another veteran available off the bench. As of now, the only veterans they have on the bench are Markieff Morris and Dewayne Dedmon.

Their entire guard rotation off the bench is made up of younger players. Tyler Herro, Max Strus, and Gabe Vincent all have only spent a few years in the league.

Bradley could help mentor them while also providing backup point guard and shooting guard minutes. Though he struggled as a whole last year, he played super well during his short stint with the Heat.

In the 10 games he spent with Miami, Bradley averaged 8.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. He shot 47.0% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range.

The veteran guard is also a solid defender, so he fits into the apparent system the Heat have built. Bringing him on board just seems like a win for both parties involved.

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