Miami Heat Rumor Roundup: Mike Conley trade discussed, John Wall almost joined ahead of 2019 deadline and more
The Miami Heat are coming off another disappointing season, and the franchise is set to undergo major changes this summer. Due to this, there is no shortage of Heat rumors making the rounds, and here is everything you need to know as Miami head towards a pivotal offseason.
#3 Mike Conley remains a prime target
Mike Conley has spent his entire career with the Memphis Grizzlies and he still has two years and $67 million remaining on his current deal. However, the Grizzlies have plans to draft Ja Morant next month, and Conley is likely to lose his place in the starting lineup.
The Heat have held a long-term interest in the 31-year-old, and Sean Deveney of Sporting News is reporting that the Heat would be interested in pursuing a trade this summer:
League sources told Sporting News this week that one team to watch in the Conley hunt is Miami, which is waiting on Goran Dragic's decision on his $19 million player option for next year. Heat president Pat Riley has long coveted Conley - Miami was interested in signing Conley before he re-signed with Memphis three years ago - and still wants to bring him to South Florida.
The Heat have the No. 13 pick in this year's draft, but with a hit-or-miss field of prospects beyond the first few picks, Miami is willing to move the pick to wring one more run out of its current roster. Memphis would have to be willing to take back some unwanted salary, but the Heat are likely the only team that would offer a lottery pick for Conley.
During the 18/19 season, Conley posted a career high in points (21.1), also averaging 6.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game.