The Miami Heat continue to evaluate their roster as the NBA season quickly approaches.
The Heat have been seeking reliability from the backcourt for years now. After their failed experiment with Kyle Lowry, the team moved on to acquire Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets in the middle of last season.
However, a free agent on the open market could be the piece they’ve been looking for.
“(Markelle) Fultz can still bring a lot to the table as a backup guard for a team that already has an established presence in their backcourt," writes ClutchPoint's Brett Siegel. "Keep an eye on playoff-contending teams having interest in Fultz pertaining to one of their final roster spots and a minimum deal.”
Fultz was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. The Washington product entered the league with high expectations before a shoulder injury to his shooting arm altered his career. The guard averaged 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists on 41.4% shooting from field goal range and 26.7% from three.
The playmaker was then dealt to the Orlando Magic in 2019 where he got a fresh start. In 201 games with the team, Fultz averaged 11.6 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.4 rebounds while shooting an improved 48% from the field.
As the Heat look for consistency in the backcourt, they could look into adding the former top overall pick in a role where he can be a facilitator for the team.
Considering head coach Erik Spoelstra tends to get the best out of every player, it could be a low-risk, high-reward deal for Miami.
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