Heat lean toward Vincent, not Oladipo, for last roster spot

Heat insider Ira Winderman reports Miami is unlikely to bring back Victor Oladipo, who hasn't played since a 2023 playoff knee injury and struggled in a G League comeback bid last year.

Winderman suggests Gabe Vincent is the more probable reunion for the Heat's open guard spot. Miami has cap room for only one minimum deal and may wait until preseason to decide, with D'Angelo Russell also mentioned as a factor.

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