A: A few things here, in the wake of yesterday's Briante-Beno question. First, Erik Spoelstra warned Monday not to look at the final roster spot as a two-horse race. And if there is a sleeper, it could be Rodney McGruder, who could provide depth on the wing should the Heat opt to make a move down the road with one of their shooting guards. My thought is that if Beno is waived, he likely would remain available for a while, with teams less likely to pluck veteran journeymen off the waiver wire early during the season. A team looking to develop a prospect, though, could take a swing on Briante. And if he either is claimed on waivers or offered a subsequent contract elsewhere, you can bet that he would take such an offer. That's why these players play: to play in the NBA. So I'm not so sure that if Briante is cut that he simply moves on to Sioux Falls. I believe his agent first would scour for landing spots, just as he found one (briefly) for Briante with the Grizzlies last season. To me, Briante is like James Ennis, a player who could blossom if you have patience. With Beno it could come down to two factors: 1. Do the Heat believe there will be a need to have a veteran in the wings to start for Goran Dragic (in other words, where does Goran's health stand)? And 2. Is there a potential for a Dragic trade, where a veteran such as Beno might be needed to step in and start?