Miami Heat Could Add Reinforcements to Roster in Buyout Season
The Miami Heat are looking to strengthen their roster during the buyout season, and one potential option is Danilo Gallinari. However, according to the Sun-Sentinel’s Ira Winderman, it may be best for the Heat to avoid acquiring Gallinari. Winderman believes that the Heat already have a player similar to Gallinari in Kevin Love, making his addition redundant unless he is seen as an emergency fill-in. Winderman also doubts that Gallinari would have a significant role with the team, as he would likely be behind Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith in the rotation. Despite Winderman’s opinion, Sports Illustrated’s Anthony Pasciolla suggests that the Heat should consider adding Gallinari to their roster. Pasciolla highlights Gallinari’s ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc and his experience playing with different teams and coaches. While there have been no reports linking Gallinari to the Heat since his release from the Pistons, his market is expected to heat up in the coming days.
Heat Previously Interested in Gallinari
This is not the first time that the Miami Heat have shown interest in Danilo Gallinari. In 2023, after the Celtics traded him to the Wizards, there were reports of the Heat’s interest in him if he became available through a buyout. Although the Wizards did not buy out Gallinari, they eventually traded him to the Pistons, who later waived him. Prior to this, the Heat also attempted to acquire Gallinari from the Thunder in 2020, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Miami, Memphis, and Oklahoma City are currently in talks for a sensational three-team trade that could bring both Andre Iguodala and Danilo Gallinari to the Heat, according to sources. The negotiations are still ongoing and may continue until Thursday.
Unfortunately, the initial plan did not come to fruition. However, the Heat managed to secure the services of Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala as a consolation.
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