Heat has discussed signing veteran wing John Konchar to compete for final roster spot

Miami has internal interest in Konchar as a versatile, high-motor 3-and-D wing; his willingness to accept a non‑guaranteed deal would affect whether he joins training camp or the team keeps the 15th spot open for later moves.

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- Source: Miami Herald via league source.
- Conversations centered on a training-camp invite or a non‑guaranteed contract similar to what Miami gave Nick Richards.
- Konchar has a fully guaranteed $6.2M salary elsewhere this season, so he may hold out for guaranteed money.
- Miami can sign a 15th standard contract without breaching the hard cap.
- Myron Gardner’s deal includes $500,000 guaranteed; Nick Richards’ deal becomes guaranteed if he’s on opening night.
- Front office is weighing keeping the 15th spot open to monitor buyout-market options later in the season.
- Report names the Raptors, Knicks and Magic as monitoring Konchar.
- Heat sources said it’s uncertain Konchar would accept a non‑guaranteed deal, making negotiations more complex.
- Miami could revisit the decision this week before training camp preparations.

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