NBA Rumors: Heat could help Jimmy Butler with another signing apart from Damian Lillard
While landing Damian Lillard seems to be the main priority, the Miami Heat are reportedly keeping an eye on another player to help Jimmy Butler in the 2023-24 NBA season.
The Miami Heat had a remarkable campaign in the 2023 NBA Finals, but Jimmy Butler and company still fell short from the ultimate goal, which is to win a championship. That’s why Damian Lillard is their primary target.
Everyone at the organization, from Pat Riley to the last player on the roster, feel that winning a ring is possible. Miami came close in the last few years, but it always looked like they lacked another star to make it happen.
Negotiations are reportedly ongoing with the Portland Trail Blazers, who don’t want to let Dame go so easily. But in the meantime, the Heat seem to have another target on their sights.
Rumor: Heat could sign Christian Wood
According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Heat could be a landing spot for free agent center Christian Wood, who spent last season with the Dallas Mavericks:
“Sources also believe that the Miami Heat could be a suitor for Wood, particularly if they’re able to pull off a Damian Lillard trade.”
Wood, however, has also been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls. If Miami can finally unblock Lillard’s exit from Portland, landing Wood would give them more depth behind Bam Adebayo.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.