Heat passed on Simmons, chose Kings over win-now doubts

Ben Simmons had interest in Miami before agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Sacramento. Sun Sentinel writer Ira Winderman reports the Heat turned him down because he's no longer a proven win-now contributor, preferring to develop players like Tre Donaldson instead.

Winderman notes Miami still lacks depth behind Davion Mitchell at point guard, with only Donaldson and Dru Smith as backup options. The Heat could still look at Victor Oladipo or Gabe Vincent for their final roster spot.