Heat signs Beverley

The former Razorback is going to have to really fight for a roster spot in Miami.

The Miami Heat extended their head-count to seventeen today after signing guard Patrick Beverley.

Beverley played the last two seasons overseas and was pretty successful. With Olympiakos last season, Beverley helped his team to a 23-3 record, averaging 4.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists as a reserve, while shooting .581 percent from the field.

He participated with the Heat’s summer league team in Las Vegas and contributed 5.8 points in 24.8 minutes a game. He displayed a great feel defending the point, with excellent lateral quickness and an aggressive mentality. Offensively he looked far less comfortable.

As of now, it is going to be a battle between Kenny Hasbrouk, Beverley, and Shavlik Randolph for the Heat’s remaining roster spot. It would be a shocker if Beverley made the team with how unpolished he is offensively.

Hasbrouck is the best offensive player of the bunch, while Randolph provides the most NBA game experience.

Miami Heat Roster

Mario Chalmers

Dwyane Wade

Lebron James

Chris Bosh

Joel Anthony

Mike Miller

Udonis Haslem

Carlos Arroyo

Zydrunas Ilgauskus

James Jones

Eddie House

Jamal Maagloire

Juwan Howard

Dexter Pittman

Shavlik Randolph (conditional)

Kenny Hasbrouk (conditional)

Patrick Beverley (conditional)