Derrick Williams confident he will make most of his opportunity with Heat: A lot has changed for Derrick Williams since he was drafted by the Timberwolves with the No. 2 overall pick in 2011. The jerseys have changed, as Williams has moved around to three different teams over his first five NBA seasons. The expectations around him have changed, as the high expectations that followed him into the draft are gone after averaging 9.3 points and 4.2 rebounds over his first five NBA seasons. -- The Palm Beach Post
Heat’s final roster spot likely to come down to choosing one true point guard: The Miami Heat will wrap up the preseason this week with three games in four nights beginning Tuesday at home against the Orlando Magic and ending Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers at AmericanAirlines Arena.