The Miami Heat have been busy making moves ahead of the start of the new NBA season. On Saturday, the team announced that they had signed guard Dru Smith to a multiyear standard NBA contract and converted wing shooter Cole Swider from a two-way deal.

Smith's inconsistency during preseason was a concern for fans, but he showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in his ability to score from behind the 3-point arc. He had some solid games against the Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs, finishing with impressive numbers including nine points and 10 assists against Brooklyn and 13 points and three assists against San Antonio.

Meanwhile, Cole Swider has been making a name for himself as a reliable scorer off the bench. Despite being inconsistent at times during preseason, he showcased his ability to score from anywhere on the court. His conversion to a two-way deal is a testament to his potential and the Heat's faith in his abilities.

In other roster news, the Heat waived forward Justin Champagnie and big man Cheick Diallo. Both players have NBA experience, with Champagnie having played for the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics during the 2022-23 regular season, while Diallo hasn't played in a regular-season game since the 2021-22 season.

The team's current roster is starting to take shape ahead of their opener against the Detroit Pistons on October 24. With Smith and Swider locked into their roles, fans are eagerly anticipating how the new additions will impact the team's performance this season. The Miami Heat are ready to make a statement in the NBA, and with their current roster looking strong, they're poised for success.

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