The Miami Heat have added more frontcourt depth.

Free-agent center Nick Richards has agreed to a one-year deal with Miami, giving the Heat another true big man behind their star-studded frontcourt of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The move comes just days after Miami added Klay Thompson, as the Heat continue building out their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Richards may not be the biggest name Miami has added this offseason, but he could be an important one.

At 28 years old, Richards brings something the Heat needed: size. A legitimate center, he can provide rebounding, rim protection and energy off the bench while helping Miami manage the workload of its other frontcourt players.

That could be particularly valuable over the course of an 82-game season.

With Bam and Giannis expected to carry major responsibilities for Miami, Richards gives the Heat another player capable of handling minutes at center. His presence could allow Miami to rest its stars more often and avoid relying on smaller lineups for extended periods.

Richards is also a solid screener and rim-runner. He does not need the ball in his hands to make an impact, making him a potentially clean fit alongside Miami’s playmakers and shooters.

For the Heat, this is a move about depth rather than star power.

Miami has already made major additions to reshape its roster, but championship teams need more than a talented starting five. They need players who can handle specific roles, provide reliable minutes and help the team survive the long regular season.

Richards gives Miami exactly that.

It might not be the headline-grabbing move of the summer, but adding another capable big man could prove to be a smart piece of roster building for a Heat team with championship ambitions.