"If the Heat want to make a genuine run to the playoffs this season and be anything but an afterthought in the Eastern Conference, they're going to have to add some size to the equation. Unless, of course, the Heat believes Vlad Goldin could work his way to the point where he could factor into the rotation more during the second half of the season. However, considering he hasn't logged a regular-season minute for the Heat so far this season, that may be a stretch."
"Once December 15 rolls around, there will be many more players available to be traded. It's also the point of the season in which the Heat could sign a player whose pro-rated contract wouldn't put the team over the tax. Of course, the big question is whether the right player will find its way onto the Heat's radar. After all, the Heat did give a training camp invite to Precious Achiuwa. That didn't work out, and he's now with the Sacramento Kings."
The Heat entered the season without a third reliable rotational big, leaving the frontcourt thin and rebounding inconsistent. The team has been only average on the boards overall and vulnerable when Bam Adebayo is out, costing at least two late-game losses. Vlad Goldin remains a long-term project who has not yet played in the regular season and likely will not factor this year. Once December 15 arrives, many more trade options and tax-friendly signings become available, creating a practical deadline to add size. Identifying a player who can integrate quickly into the Heat's rhythm-based offense is critical.
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