NBA Trade Rumors: 5 Stars Most Likely To Be Dealt Before Deadline

Goran Dragic, PG – Miami Heat

Since the start of the 2016-17 campaign, rumors have swirled about the potential trading of Goran Dragic. While it hasn’t happened yet, chances are relatively high that it will before the deadline.

According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Heat recently received an offer for the veteran. The Orlando Magic allegedly offered center Nikola Vucevic and a first-round pick for Dragic, but the team had “no interest.” Stein also mentioned that Miami is “resistant” to shipping away the 30-year-old guard.

And yet, it could realistically all be posturing. Pat Riley is likely attempting to maintain leverage in any potential trade talks that may arise.

Dragic isn’t getting any younger, and the Heat have little to play for at this point. With a rebuild all too likely this offseason, it only makes sense for Miami to start stockpiling draft assets and high-upside youngsters. My guess is they’re hoping for a better deal than Orlando managed to muster.

It’s time for the Heat to admit they need a new gameplan. With Hassan Whiteside the face of the franchise and Dragic getting up there in age, it’s only smart for Miami to set its sights on the future. The Heat would be wise to send Dragic elsewhere and hope they can make a killing during the draft.