[QUOTE]Miami Heat fans will be disappointed to learn that the team has cut Khem Birch to trim the roster down to 15 Saturday. The team announced the move, along with the expected cuts of Larry Drew II, Shawn Jones and Tyler Johnson.

Birch quickly became a fan favorite among Heat fans, who were possibly reminded of a young Udonis Haslem or Joel Anthony when watching him this preseason.

Birch, as well as Johnson, are prime candidates to be offered positions on the Heat