The Heat opted to sign Smith instead of a backup center such as Kai Jones, who auditioned for Miami last week, or veteran center Trey Lyes, who also has been linked to the Heat. Miami isn’t expected to add a backup center in free agency anytime soon, though it’s conceivable that could be addressed with another trade.

Former Missouri Tigers guard Dru Smith agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Miami Heat on Saturday, according to multiple reports. The deal is worth $7.9 million.

Grant Afseth of Fastbreak Journal has reported that the Heat have expressed interest in multiple big men, and among them is former Utah Jazz first-round draft pick Trey Lyles. Mor

The Miami Heat are staying busy, even if their moves lack fireworks. Norman Powell, Simone Fontecchio, and Davion Mitchell are all in. Haywood Highsmith is out, shipped to Brooklyn in a cap-driven move.