Heat want to sign $603M Hall of Fame duo to complete the roster after missing out on LeBron James image
The Miami Heat are still looking to add to their roster after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat also wanted to land LeBron James but missed out on the four-time NBA champion in what felt like a heartbreaking ending to their pursuit.
Now, Miami has two roster spots available and is looking to add veteran talent. Klay Thompson is one name that has been linked to the Heat.
“My understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home. The Miami Heat are another team frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer," The Athletic's Christian Clark wrote.
Another veteran who has been linked to the Heat is DeMar DeRozan. The 17-year veteran has been connected to Miami for several years.
“Miami Heat have been a Derozan landing spot for years now, there's been so much connectivity between him and the Heat and I do think the Heat seem to be the most likely scenario for DeMar DeRozan right now…Miami is probably his best bet…those other spots really don't have spending power," The Stein Line's Jake Fischer said.
It appears the Heat have their sights set on adding both players to complete their roster. Both Thompson and DeRozan are future Hall of Famers who could make an immediate impact in Miami.
“The Heat’s ideal scenario to finish off their offseason, after missing out on LeBron James, would be acquiring Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan for their remaining roster spots. Thompson becomes an immediate starter in Miami, while DeRozan slides into a compatible sixth man role,” NBA reporter Evan Sidery wrote.
Both veterans are offensive powerhouses who could help take the Heat’s offense to another level. While Miami already has Adebayo and Antetokounmpo, the team will need as much offensive firepower as possible to compete with the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers.
DeRozan and Thompson have combined for $603 million in career contracts throughout their Hall of Fame-caliber careers. Miami is already pursuing both veterans and is hoping to have them in the organization before the start of the season.
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