After signing with the Miami Heat last year, Willie Reed is expected to bypass his $1.6 million player option and enter free agency this summer, according to the Palm Beach Post’s Anthony Chiang, where he’ll find a more lucrative contract.
In one season with the Heat, Reed averaged 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game. He played in 71 games, and started five. Reed was Hassan Whiteside’s primary backup and was effective in that role, allowing head coach Erik Spoelstra to play 48 minutes with a true center on the floor.