With the way he closed out his summer league stint, there's a very real chance that Vlad Goldin could be the ideal backup center for Bam Adebayo (and Kel'el Ware) that the Miami Heat has been looking for. If he can continue to build off his summer momentum, there's no question he'll have a shot in training camp to win the spot.
Shortly after the 2025 NBA Draft, the Heat wasted little time in signing Vlad Goldin to a two-way contract. It was clear that Miami was keeping a close eye on Goldin as a potential fit, and when it was clear he wasn't going to get drafted, they capitalized on the opportunity.