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Miami Heat: 3 young free agents to take a chance on

By Jack Simone

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2020 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2020 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat handles the ball defended by Amir Coffey #7 of the LA Clippers (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) /

It’s no secret that the Miami Heat have one final roster spot left. While the 15th man on the roster won’t play much, it is important to get the signing right.

Since the guy they sign won’t be an integral part of the rotation, there’s no reason they can’t take a chance on someone. Maybe Miami should find a young player who needs a contract and give them a chance.

If they do this, it gives them an opportunity to find an extra young piece that could grow into the future with Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. That would be a huge win for the organization.

The question is, what players are available that fit that bill? What young free agents could the Miami Heat use the final roster spot on?

Young NBA free agents the Miami Heat should sign: Amir Coffey

Amir Coffey played for the Clippers last season and could end up being just the kind of player the Heat should look into. When he got the chance, he knocked down his shots.

The Heat need all the help they can get in the shooting department. Well, Coffey shot 41.1% from deep last season, granted it was on limited attempts.

He ended the season nailing 23 of the 56 threes he attempted. As mentioned, it may be a small sample size, but 40% from deep is 40% from deep.

Though there’s not a ton of upside with Coffey, there’s still a chance he could turn into a quality role player in the NBA. At only 24 years old, who knows how much he could improve under Miami’s system?

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