Heat post-Damian Lillard trade depth chart: Who starts at point guard?

Shooting guard

1. Caleb Martin
2. Josh Richardson
3. Duncan Robinson
4. R.J. Hampton (two-way)

This might be the most competitive position on the roster. Caleb Martin is the best player, but Spoelstra likes to bring him off the bench as a utility player who can play three positions (shooting guard and both forward spots). In this case, his versatility could hurt his case to start.

Richardson is more of a traditional shooting guard. A plug-and-play option who can hit spot-up 3s and defend opposing guards so Herro or Lowry don’t have to. He’s also capable of putting the ball down and attacking bent defenses, and his existing chemistry with Adebayo could be a plus.

The Duncan Robinson renaissance last playoffs was a fun story, and the hope is that the bounce is fully back. His defensive limitations probably tie him to the bench, but his shot-making will be huge this season, particularly with Max Strus and Gabe Vincent gone.

R.J. Hampton, an uber-athletic 2020 first-round pick with questionable feel for the game, is an interesting gamble on a two-way. He’ll need a strong camp to keep that spot.