{
  "id": 11948883,
  "title": "Miami Heat Continues Its Wait for Its Last Roster Spot While Free Agents Bounce Around",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/miami-heat-continues-its-wait-for-its-last-roster-spot-while-free",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:07:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miami-heat-continues-wait-last-150713257.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has yet to secure the ideal player to fill their final roster spot, despite having the financial flexibility for a veteran minimum-salary deal. Three potential candidates have been under consideration: Gabe Vincent, Ryan Nembhard, and D’Angelo Russell. However, each option presents certain hurdles that have thus far prevented Miami from finalizing their roster.\n\nVincent, who was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in February, has been a preferred choice for Miami's Bam Adebayo. However, Vincent's health issues have raised concerns, and he may seek refuge with the New York Knicks, despite their initial rejection of his camp offer. Nembhard, recently waived by the Charlotte Hornets, signed a two-way deal with the Denver Nuggets, further complicating Miami's decision. Meanwhile, Russell's pursuit of a deal with Miami ended when he left the NBA to play in China's Basketball Association. His health concerns further dashed any chances of him joining the Heat.",
  "summary": "Training camp has started, but the Miami Heat have yet to find the perfect candidate for their last open roster spot. The team still needs one more guard and had a variety of options in front of them, including multiple free agents: Gabe Vincent, Ryan Nembhard, and even D’Angelo Russell before his sudden career move. …",
  "key_points": [
    "Miami Heat awaits final roster spot",
    "Considered candidates: Vincent, Nembhard, Russell",
    "Health issues hinder roster finalization"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}