The Miami Heat have already positioned themselves for a big move in NBA free agency. According to multiple reports, the Heat are currently the favorites to land free agent All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry.
The Heat don’t have space to sign Lowry outright, but they will explore the sign-and-trade route. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Heat already prepared outlined the offer they will make to the Raptors. The package would include guard Goran Dragic and forward Precious Achiuwa and possibly draft assets.
Lowry is also interested in this scenario. While he’ll have a number of other suitors, the 35-year-old player is intrigued by the possibility of playing with Miami’s Jimmy Butler and joining such a storied organization.
The Raptors are incentivized to be part of the sign-and-trade as they risk losing Lowry for nothing. Teams like the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans are not only interested in the guard but also have cap space to add him via free agency.
Since arriving in Toronto in 2012, Kyle Lowry established himself as one of the most consistent point guards in the league. He became a perennial All-Star while also playing a significant part in helping Toronto win the NBA Championship in 2019.
Lowry finished the 2020-21 NBA season averaging 17.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 7.3 assists. He previously also played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets.
