4. Goran Dragic
Making matters even more pressing is the situation in regards to impending free agent Goran Dragic.
Dragic has already declared he will opt out and enter free agency to see what his value is on the market. However, he has also made it clear that he would prefer to return to Miami.
While his intentions are to return to Miami, he is not going to give the franchise a hometown discount. He is likely to command a max contract, which means that that’s another $20 million a year Pat Riley and company will have to hand to a player.
In the case of Dragic, it’s warranted because he’s in the thick of his prime (29 years old) and the Heat desperately need a franchise point guard.
So assuming Miami gives Wade and Dragic what they want, they will have at least $60 million in salary devoted to just three players.
Yeah, that’s just not going to happen.
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