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Bryant logged four points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds over 13 minutes during Monday's 106-98 win over Detroit. Bryant continues to play as the primary backup behind Bam Adebayo, playing limited minutes off the bench. He has been a non-factor to this point, offering nothing in the way of tangible production. Kel'el Ware put together a strong Summer League and preseason, which could eventually stand for something when it comes to who should be the backup center. While the position is currently Bryant's to lose, he is by no means a player managers need to concern themselves with.
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Bryant won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic. With most of the Heat's regulars resting during the preseason finale, Bryant drew a spot start. However, aside from Josh Richardson (shoulder), the Heat are healthy heading into the regular season, so Bryant isn't guaranteed playing time on Opening Night.
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Bryant is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies. The Heat are resting most of their regulars in the preseason finale since the start of the regular season is right around the corner. Bam Adebayo (rest) is among the players who won't feature in this one, so Bryant will start at center over rookie Kel'el Ware.
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Bryant and the Heat agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Bryant previously declined his $2.85 million player option for the 2024-25, but after assessing his opportunities on the open market, he'll ultimately stick around in Miami on a lesser deal. He'll likely find himself fourth in the pecking order at center for the Heat behind Bam Adebayo, Kevin Love and rookie Kel'el Ware, meaning that it may take an injury or two for Bryant to be a factor in head coach Erik Spoelstra's rotation.
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Bryant declined his $2.8 million player option Saturday, and he will test free agency this offseason, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. Bryant had a down year with the Heat, and if he were to have stayed his role likely would have diminished as the club drafted Kel'el Ware with the No. 15 overall selection in the 2024 Draft. The 26-year-old appeared in just 38 games for the Heat, during which he averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists across 11.6 minutes per game.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
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| 11/02 | @  |
W 118-98 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 10/30 | vs  |
L 116-107 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 10/28 | vs  |
W 106-98 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 10/26 | @  |
W 114-106 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 10/23 | vs  |
L 116-97 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
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Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 5 | 9 | 52.9 | 4 | 44.4 | 5 | 100.0 | 27 | 5.40 | 57 |
| 2023 | 38 | 86 | 57.7 | 4 | 18.2 | 41 | 87.2 | 217 | 5.71 | 409 |
| 2022 | 59 | 230 | 62.3 | 26 | 44.1 | 93 | 73.8 | 579 | 9.81 | 988 |
| 2021 | 27 | 77 | 52.0 | 12 | 28.6 | 35 | 87.5 | 201 | 7.44 | 363 |
| 2020 | 10 | 59 | 64.8 | 9 | 42.9 | 16 | 66.7 | 143 | 14.30 | 235 |
| 2019 | 46 | 243 | 58.1 | 37 | 40.7 | 86 | 74.1 | 609 | 13.24 | 1127 |
| 2018 | 72 | 309 | 61.6 | 33 | 33.3 | 107 | 78.1 | 758 | 10.53 | 1428 |
| 2017 | 15 | 8 | 38.1 | 1 | 10.0 | 5 | 55.6 | 22 | 1.47 | 52 |
| 3 Year Avg | 41 | 131 | 59.0 | 14 | 34.1 | 56 | 78.9 | 332 | 8.10 | 587 |
| Career | 272 | 1021 | 59.5 | 126 | 35.7 | 388 | 77.0 | 2556 | 9.40 |