Heat, seeking another skilled young big man, quietly summons three interesting prospects BY BARRY JACKSON https://goo.gl/4u2LHp The Heat, looking for another skilled young big man, quietly flew in at least four interesting draft prospects to team headquarters for private workouts this week, according to multiple sources. The Heat summoned Baylor 6-10 power forward Johnathan Motley, Indiana 6-10 center Thomas Bryant, and UCLA 6-10 power forward/center Ike Anigbogu. As we reported here Wednesday, the Heat also had California 6-10 power forward Ivan Rabb in for a workout. Bryant was matched against Anibogu in the workout, and Motley competed against Rabb. Aside from Rabb, none of the other three are projected to go as high as the Heat’s pick at No. 14, Miami’s only selection in the June 22 draft. But it’ s possible the Heat could trade for a second-round pick if it becomes particularly enamored with a player that’s still available after the first round. ESPN’s Chad Ford projects Anigbogu to go between 17 and 35 in the 60-player draft, Bryant to be plucked between 25 and 50 and Motley to be selected between 25 and 40. Motley, pictured above, averaged 17.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks as a junior at Baylor last season. He shot 52.1 percent from the field but just 9 for 33 on threes. At 22, he’s older than many of the draft prospects. “He has all the physical tools NBA teams are looking for in a power forward, with terrific size, athleticism and length,” Ford said on ESPN.com. “His jumper is the major sticking point for teams -- he shot 27 percent from 3 on just 33 attempts as a junior. He's in the Nos. 25-40 range.” Bryant, 19, averaged 12.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks as a sophomore at Indiana last season, shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 23 for 60 on threes (38.3 percent). “Bryant had a bit of a disappointing sophomore season for Indiana,” Ford said. “On the plus side, he showed off more of his shooting range, hitting 23 3s at a 38 percent clip. That's appealing to scouts. On the downside, his 2-point percentage plummeted, and his below-the-rim post game has scouts worried that Bryant's game might not fully translate to the NBA. He should go somewhere between Nos. 25-50 in this year's draft.” Anigbogu, 18, averaged only 13 minutes per game in his only season at UCLA, which accounts for his modest averages (4.7 points, 4.0 rebounds). But Anigbogu, who shot 56.4 percent from the field, also averaged 1.3 blocks in that limited playing time, which averages to nearly four blocks per game in 39 minutes. Miami is intrigued by another UCLA player, skilled-shooting power forward T.J. Leaf, who is projected for the Heat’s range. “Anigbogu came off the bench for UCLA as a freshman and played limited minutes, but NBA teams see a ton of raw potential in him, especially as a rebounder and shot-blocker,” Ford said. “He already has an NBA body and a great motor; now it's about picking up some offensive skills. Although another year at UCLA could certainly benefit his development and draft stock, most teams have him ranked in the Nos. 17-35 range.” The Heat likely will add at least two developmental big men during its summer program, either through the draft or after it. Center Hassan Whiteside is under contract for three more seasons, but backup center Willie Reed is expected to opt out of a contract that would pay him $1.8 million next season. The Heat very much wants to keep free agent power forward James Johnson, and Johnson wants to stay, but the unknown variable is whether Johnson will attract an enormous offer beyond what the Heat is willing to pay. Teams can make offers to other teams’ free agents beginning July 1. Power forwards Luke Babbitt and Udonis Haslem are also free agents, though Haslem has indicated a desire to return to the Heat, and president Pat Riley has said he will be welcomed back. Power forward Josh McRoberts this week opted in to a contract for $6 million next season, but the Heat is expected to try to trade him. Miami also has the option of releasing him and spreading his remaining cap hit over three seasons, at $2 million per year. Small forward Justise Winslow, returning from January shoulder surgery, also can play power forward. 今年的热火采取非公开试训 经由各方管道得知 本周热火至少已试训四名长人 分别为 Baylor 6-10 power forward,Johnathan Motley 22岁 Indiana 6-10 center,Thomas Bryant 19岁 UCLA 6-10 power forward/center,Ike Anigbogu 18岁 California 6-10 power forward,Ivan Rabb 20岁 除了Rabb 其余三名可能的预期顺位都落在＃14之後 Anigbogu被Chad Ford预估在#17~35之间 Bryant是#25~50 Motley则是#25~40 所以猜测热火有可能会向下交易以换取二轮签 试训是采取 Bryant与Anibogu一组 另一组是Motley与Rabb进行对抗 另外热火也对 T.J. Leaf 有兴趣 热火希望能在夏季补充至少两名以上有潜力的长人 来因应替补中锋 Willie Reed 预期的离队 此外热火也很希望能留下 James Johnson,而JJ也说他想留下 但最终还是要看7/1开市的自由市场($) 谁也不知道今年行情会怎样 Babbitt 跟UD 也会成为自由球员,UD还想打,油头预计也会签他回来. 卖萝卜已执行今年6M的PO, 热火还在评估,看是要留下还是寻求交易甚或是释出(分三年摊提) 而Winslow回归後也可能扛4号 --

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