5 free agents Heat should target with mid-level exception

"After getting under the luxury tax last year, the Miami Heat are expected to be aggressive in their approach this summer. They are expected to make run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, but whether they will be able to land the two-time MVP, they need upgrades all around the roster. Fortunately for them, they will have their full mid-level exception - worth $15.048 million, 9.1 percent of the cap - available to them this summer."

"Ayo Dosunmu, G, Timberwolves: Skinny: Dosunmu took off with the Timberwolves amid injuries to Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards this postseason, thus pricing himself out of MLE range. Entering Friday, he was averaging 16.2 points, highlighted by a 43-point performance off the bench in Game 4 of their first-round series over the Denver Nuggets, which they eventually took in six games."

"In those nine postseason appearances (three starts), he shot 50.0 percent from the floor and 43.8 percent from 3-point range, adding 3.9 boards and 3.6 assists per game. There's an outside chance that the Timberwolves, who own his full bird rights, don't completely throw the bag at him; they are nearly $11 million below the tax, albeit with just nine players on payroll."

"Peyton Watson, F, Nuggets: Skinny: Watson was outstanding for the Nuggets before his season was ultimately cut short with a hamstring injury. Nevertheless, Watson's only 23-years-old and the prototypical two-way wing I'd invest in if I were the Heat. The former 30th overall p"

Miami Heat are expected to be aggressive this summer after going under the luxury tax. They are projected to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, but roster upgrades are still needed across the lineup. The team will have its full mid-level exception worth $15.048 million, representing 9.1% of the salary cap. Ayo Dosunmu is presented as a likely longshot because his postseason production has priced him out of MLE range, though the Timberwolves’ cap situation and bird rights create a small outside chance. Peyton Watson is listed as a more realistic target, with his young age and two-way wing profile making him a valuable investment if available.

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