Heat Sign Richards for Backup Center Role | Miami Heat News

The Miami Heat are making a savvy move by signing veteran center Nick Richards on a one-year deal, bringing much-needed stability to their backup big man role. Richards, a second-round pick from Kentucky with career-best stats last season — nearly 10 points and 8 rebounds per game — offers elite size, defensive reach, and efficiency. After stints with the Hornets and Bulls, he’s primed for his first playoff run and will compete with Bobby Portis Jr. for minutes. With Goldin still developing, Richards fills a critical gap — and the Heat are already eyeing another addition: a backup point guard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87b7bbb51bb70727