Miami Heat: Complete 2017 offseason grades

Adding Kelly Olynyk

The Heat set their sights on big names in free agency this offseason, but once it proved to be unsuccessful, there was a question as to whether they would attract a notable name at all.

After retaining Dion Waiters, the Heat did land a rather known name in Kelly Olynyk, a player that hadn’t been associated with the team in the lead up to the signing.

Due to the landmark signing of Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics elected to renounce Olynyk’s rights, which made him an unrestricted free agent. That’s where the Heat swooped in and quickly snatched up the Toronto native, inking him to a four-year, $60 million deal (a player option is attached on that fourth and final year).

In adding Olynyk, the Heat are bringing another dimension to their frontcourt on both ends of the floor.

Over his first four years in the league, Olynyk has solidified himself as a stretch-5 who can hit from deep at a very respectable rate. Although he’s mostly known for his play on the offensive end, Olynyk is a capable team defender for a player of his position as well.

At this point, it’s unclear what role will be tasked to Olynyk heading into the season, whether he starts the campaign off the bench or shares time with Hassan Whiteside in the starting lineup.

Nonetheless, Olynyk will be looked on to make an impact in any capacity and if he doesn’t meet expectations due to the price tag that helped lure him to South Beach, there’s no doubt the 26-year-old will meet scrutiny in some form.

Final Grade: C+