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Miami Heat Finalizes Roster Changes and Looks Ahead.

Over the weekend, the Miami Heat confirmed several significant roster moves, cementing their plans for the upcoming seasons.

Firstly, Bam Adebayo officially inked a three-year, $165 million contract extension, which had been previously agreed upon.

This extension secures Adebayo’s presence with the team until 2029.

His earnings are set to be substantial, with an estimated $51.1 million in the 2026-27 season, $55.2 million in 2027-28, and $59.3 million in 2028-29.

Additionally, Kevin Love formalized his return to the Heat by signing a two-year, $8 million deal.

Love expressed his satisfaction during a Zoom call with reporters, stating, “It felt like we were always optimistic that we would be able to get this done, get an extra year and just be able to provide as much as I possibly can for the team. I’m very, very happy to be back.”

In another expected move, the Heat waived Orlando Robinson before his contract became fully guaranteed on July 15. As it stands, Miami has 13 players on standard contracts and plans to add at least one more player.

The team also signed guard Isaiah Stevens to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Stevens, who stands 6 feet tall, had an impressive season at Colorado State, averaging 16 points, 6.8 assists, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, while shooting 44% from beyond the arc.

Stevens, along with guard Bryson Warren, who also signed an Exhibit 10 deal, will join the Heat for training camp.

Looking forward, the Heat are in discussions with free agent Haywood Highsmith about a potential return.

If a deal with Highsmith does not materialize, Miami has several options for filling their 14th roster spot. They can:

1. Sign another player to a veteran minimum contract or use a portion of the mid-level exception.
2. Acquire a veteran free agent to address needs at backup forward and point guard.
3. Opt for a non-guaranteed contract, similar to what they did with Dru Smith last season.

This strategy allows the Heat to open a roster spot easily and sign a player midseason if necessary.

In the past two years, the Heat have successfully signed players like Kevin Love, Delon Wright, and Patty Mills after they were bought out by their previous teams post-trade deadline.

If the Heat choose to sign a player to a non-guaranteed deal again, potential candidates include Dru Smith, Cole Swider, and Alondes Williams.

Both Swider and Williams are restricted free agents participating in the Heat’s summer league program and have yet to sign standard contracts.

As the offseason progresses, the Miami Heat continues to strategically shape their roster, ensuring they remain competitive and flexible for the upcoming season.