Robert

Dozier

Hamilton is dealing with a hamstring strain that has kept him out of the first two summer league games for Miami. Considering the Heat already have 13 guaranteed contracts, Hamilton needs to make an impression if he wants to stick around. Jarvis Varnado and Robert Dozier, also members of the Heat summer league team, are both dealing with injuries as well.

Sportando had reported that Harris has been offered to a handful of European teams, but nothing is imminent and the unrestricted free agent continues to evaluate his options. Even if Harris gets an invite to Miami’s training camp, he’s not going to have a clear path to a spot on the team with Jarvis Varnado, Robert Dozier and Mickell Gladness all expected to be vying for the last two spots on Miami’s roster.

This is confirmation of what we already knew. Dozier is expected to be the 19th player in camp and needs to do something earth-shattering to break camp with the team.

The writing has been on the wall for Dozier, who averaged 1.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game this preseason. He could return overseas (he’s played in Greece and France) or try his luck in the D-League.

Dozier’s signing would give the Heat 17 players under contract -- his deal will almost certainly be non-guaranteed, and he may not make the regular season roster. Other players on the bubble during training camp include Terrel Harris, Mickell Gladness and Jarvis Varnado.

To be clear, Winderman was asked to rank which players would be primed to make the roster from a group including Harris, Mickell Gladness, Josh Harrellson, Jarvis Varnado and Robert Dozier. It’s not exactly startling news considering Harris was with the team last season, but it’s worth noting considering the Heat did not give Harris a qualifying contract offer during free agency. He’s got no fantasy value.

Dozier, the team’s second-round pick in 2009, will be in for training camp but is not expected to make the final roster.

He’s a bit undersized but has long arms and is a solid rebounder. He won’t have fantasy value any time soon, but could make the Heat’s roster next season if he has a good summer.

Coach Erik Spoelstra said Dozier “has the skill set to play in this league” -- not exactly a glowing review, but his rights could come in handy as the Heat attempt to build their roster around Dwyane Wade next summer.

He signed a one-year deal with Olympiakos, but could return to play for the Heat next season. Heat rookie forward Robert Dozier has also signed to play in Greece this year.