Heat could pursue Russell if he gets a Memphis buyout

Miami is looking for backcourt depth behind Davion Mitchell after adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. Heat insider Ira Winderman reports D'Angelo Russell could be an option if he works out a buyout with Memphis.

The Heat are also weighing a reunion with Gabe Vincent, possibly on a non-guaranteed camp invite.

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