The Miami Heat have some big decisions to make regarding some of their own free agents. One of the seemingly less impactful decisions will be what they do with Derrick Jones Jr. And the emergence of KZ Okpala could very well impact that decision.
First, let’s take a look at the Heat’s financial situation. If Miami keeps their 20th pick, they will have 11 players under contract with roughly just under $45 million to use before the tax line. That leaves notable free agents: Goran Dragic, Jae Crowder, Meyers Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr.