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NBA Rumors: 4 teams that could steal John Wall from LA Clippers

By Jake Weinbach

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 17: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 17, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 17: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 17, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 11: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball against Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter at the Toyota Center on February 11, 2021 in Houston, Texas, NBA Rumors: 4 teams that could steal John Wall from LA Clippers. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

NBA Rumors: 4 teams that could steal John Wall from LA Clippers: 1. Miami Heat

Initially, the Miami Heat should express heavy interest in John Wall heading into free agency. Wall would fit seamlessly into the Heat Culture as well as head coach Erik Spoelstra’s system.

It seems like Miami is one piece away from getting over the hump after falling one game short of reaching the NBA Finals last season, and Wall could certainly be that piece.

Kyle Lowry, who was acquired last offseason in a sign-and-trade deal with Toronto, was abysmal for the Heat in the playoffs, so it wouldn’t be a surprise at all to see them pursue an upgrade at the point guard position.

Pairing John Wall with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo would form an intimidating trio of stardom, toughness, and urgency to win. Wall could consider Miami given the opportunity to contend for a title, have an important starting role, and live in South Beach where he often trains.

As the Miami Heat prepare to strengthen the roster this summer with eyes set on making another run at a championship, making an aggressive push for John Wall could be a serious scenario if the All-Star guard is open to the idea of being a part of Heat Culture.

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