Should Miami Re-sign Alec Burks
2024-25 stats (25 games):
7.3 PTS
2.5 REB
1.1 AST
0.6 STLS
17.6 MIN
42.4 FG%
42.5 3P%
60.4 TS%
Burks was the Heat’s lone outside free agent addition during the 2024 offseason. He was coming off a most recent stint with the rival New York Knicks, and was viewed as a well respected veteran shooter once acquired by Pat Riley. The 6-foot-5 guard was inked to a one-year $3.3 million veteran minimum contract.
As this past season progressed, it was evident that Miami added Burks in the mix for a steal with this price tag. To begin the year, it was unclear if Burks would get a consistent role. He was in and out of the lineup for a while— until the rising Dru Smith suffered a season-ending injury. From that point on, coach Erik Spoelstra searched for a guard to replace him in his rotation. And Burks ultimately answered the call, while becoming a regular starter alongside Tyler Herro in the backcourt during the end of season stretch.
No matter what unfolds this offseason, whether Riley re-tools to bring in another star, new crop of quality rotation pieces or even goes in the direction of a soft rebuild— bringing Burks back into the fold makes a lot of sense. He is a quality veteran presence to have in the locker room, and comes at a team friendly price tag.
The 33 year-old Burks was a total professional in various different roles throughout the 2024-25 campaign. It doesn’t matter where Spoelstra plugs him in, or even if he gets benched entirely. His attitude and veteran presence is extremely valuable to have around. And his rock solid shooting and efficiency on the court only makes a decision on a potential re-signing that much easier.
