5. Mike Conley
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Though Goran Dragic is the team’s starting point guard, now and moving forward, the Heat can’t afford not to sit down with Mike Conley. He’s an unrestricted free agent after this season and is likely tired of falling short every year in Memphis. Though he may not be dominant at any one facet of the game, he’s a brilliant game manager and a very good shooter from beyond the arc. Conley is only 28 years old and in the prime of his career. If Miami could find a way to sign him, it would not only help their three-point game, but would boost the team’s overall potential considerably. Granted, they would first have to find a way to fit him into the lineup, and perhaps more concerning is the fact that he may be offered max contracts from around the league. Miami would have trouble matching any max deals offered to Conley if they wish to re-sign Wade and Whiteside.
The Heat have always found ways to lure top players and crafty veterans despite not being in the best financial situations. They will have to work more of that magic again this offseason if they hope to sign high-caliber shooters in addition to re-signing Wade and Whiteside. There are so many priorities for Miami to handle before they enter next season, and adding a reliable three-point shooter should be high on the list.
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