Report: Erick Dampier Signing With Miami Heat Is ‘Imminent’

Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that Dampier is about to sign with the Heat.

If true, this is a big deal for the Heat, who lack a center that can soak up minutes and defend top post options. Dampier is long known for being the posted boy for underachievement, but even though he was overpaid in Dallas, he was still a solid defensive player, a good offensive rebounder and a passable guy at plugging the middle. Miami’s biggest weakness before this move was interior defense, and Dampier helps solve that.