Mario Chalmers' role on the Heat is now in question after the Heat's acquisition of Goran Dragic on Thursday.

Chalmers' role on the Heat is now in question after the Heat's acquisition of Goran Dragic on Thursday.

Analysis:

Chalmers and Norris Cole, who was traded to New Orleans on Thursday, were shuffled in and out of the starting lineup for each other through the first couple months of the season. Now, with Dragic and Dwayne Wade commanding the majority of minutes in the backcourt, it will be difficult for Chalmers to continue playing 31 minutes per game like he has so far this season. He should be slotted into a bench role going forward, and Chalmers will likely see a significant enough reduction in fantasy value that he'll be droppable in standard leagues sooner than later. For daily games, Chalmers could have some short-term value until Dragic is officially cleared to play for the Heat.