The Heat, who still have room to carry a 15th man into the regular season without exceeding their hard cap, have “some internal interest” in adding a veteran guard to provide more depth in their backcourt, NBA insider Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report live stream (video link).

Free agent guard Gabe Vincent played for the Heat from 2019-23 and has been linked to the team multiple times this offseason. However, while Fischer acknowledges Vincent has fans both in the front office and among current Heat players, he suggests a deal with Miami doesn’t appear to be the “likely outcome” for the 30-year-old.

Fischer also addresses speculation about Kyrie Irving, shooting down the idea that the Mavericks guard is a realistic trade target for the Heat at this point. Still, he stresses that Miami doesn’t necessarily view its roster as “done” and will continue to keep an eye out for possible backcourt options going forward.

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• After recently re-signing with the Heat on a two-way deal, Keshad Johnson said “a few” teams offered him standard contracts, per Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, though he didn’t specify how much – if any – guaranteed money those offers included. Johnson added that he’s not bothered by having to settle for a two-way offer after spending last season on a standard contract with Miami. “For guys in my position, that have been at the minimum, you’re trying to stick around as long as you can and live the dream as long as you can,” he said. “I felt comfortable here with the Heat. I wasn’t ready to move on. I have a lot of unfinished business here.”
• Within the same story, Jackson spoke to a veteran scout about the Heat’s outlook in 2026/27. That scout doesn’t view the club as a legitimate championship contender at this time. “Their guard play isn’t good enough. Just not good enough,” the scout said. “Their frontcourt is very, very formidable. But the pure talent level at guard is my issue. You have a bunch of backup guards, either what they’ve been traditionally or at this stage of their careers. … Where’s the creation from their guards? (Tim) Hardaway (Jr.) is not a creator. (Klay) Thompson is not a creator. (Davion) Mitchell is somewhat. Hardaway is not really a scorer; he’s more of a shooter. Who among those guards is getting to the free throw line a lot? My concerns with them are strictly about their backcourt.”
• That scout also shared his thoughts on the offseason additions of Thompson, Hardaway, Bobby Portis, and Nick Richards. Discussing Hardaway, the scout told Jackson that he views the veteran wing as a good shooter and “serviceable” defender but is worried that he’s a bit one-dimensional. “I would have rather had Anfernee Simons for the same money,” the scout said. “Simons can play point guard (as well as shooting guard). Hardaway cannot. Simons has more dimensions to his game; you get a combo guard vs. a straight shooter. And this team needed another combo guard.”