The Miami Heat have decided to keep Vlad Goldin's two-way qualifying offer in place after the deadline to pull the offer passed on July 13. This means that, at the very least, Goldin will be back with the Heat on a two-way deal.
That could mean he could see a real role this season as a backup big for the Heat, especially if they don't plan on adding another big man before the start of training camp. Goldin was signed by the Heat last season after he went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. He did just enough to stick with Miami all season long.
While Goldin can not accept a two-way contract from another team, he could be signed to a standard contract. At that point, the Heat would have to agree to match (if Goldin gives them the opportunity to) or let him leave.
Short of that happening, though, all signs continue to point to Goldin being on a two-way deal, at the very least, with the Heat this season.
Vlad Goldin has continued to make strides in summer league
During two games in the California Classic Summer League, Goldin averaged 10 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks. Through three games in the Las Vegas Summer League, Goldin is averaging eight points, six rebounds, and two blocks.
Even though he hasn't completely jumped off the screen when watching him play, he has put together a few quality games and moments. So much so that the Heat believes he can still be a strong developmental project for them.
Whether the Heat views him as a legit backup center option for this upcoming season remains to be seen, but considering he's stuck with the team for more than a year now, this does suggest the organization does view him as a worthy investment.
Where it goes from here is the big question, though. But as a true 7-footer, Goldin does offer the Heat some size that they don't have anywhere else on the roster. And, especially with the way the NBA is trending, size is one thing that can't really be taught.
How much value does that hold to the Heat? Just enough, it seems.
Assuming Goldin will be on a two-way contract with the Heat this season, he will join Tre Donaldson as the other player currently on such a deal. Per league rules, the Heat still have room to add another two-way player at some point this season.
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