The Miami Heat are looking to fill a few more roster spots before the preseason starts in a month or so but they’re not just jumping at anyone on the market.
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There has been reported interest in everyone from Jordan Crawford to Emeka Okafor and Ekpe Udoh but no one has been signed yet. Michael Beasley is a name some are still considering but it seems there’s not a whole lot of seriousness to that.
According to Barry Jackson from the Miami Herald, the Heat haven’t told Beasley he’s not welcomed back but they also haven’t shown an interest in offering him a contract.
"The Heat has told Beasley it has not closed the door on a return, though Miami never really tells any free agent that it has ruled out a return. But Miami hasn’t made an offer to him, either, and it appears barring a change of heart that the Heat has moved on, having given Beasley’s jersey number to Williams. The Lakers recently auditioned Beasley.Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2014/08/details-on-espns-new-documentary-about-um-football-dolphins-canes-heat-marlins-chatter.html#storylink=cpy"
Beasley is not the reliable player he could have been as he’s a bit clumsy at times, isn’t consistent shooter by any means and is weak on defense. Those are all bad things to be if you’re looking to play for a contender in the NBA and that’s likely why Beasley hasn’t found a job yet.
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