In the season following their trip to the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat haven’t delivered on keeping their momentum alive.
Amid injuries and a changed landscape in the Eastern Conference, the Heat just haven’t been themselves, and it is costing them. Through 27 games, Miami is just 11-16 for 10th in the East.
Considering their poor start, team President Pat Riley is likely to consider a number of changes to the roster — one of which might include adding Spurs swingman Rudy Gay.
The Heat have expressed interest in trading for Rudy Gay, per sources.
There are multiple players on the Spurs that can be had for very little. Lamarcus Aldridge is also an option. Both Gay & LMA are on expiring deals. Heat have multiple contracts to help match@5ReasonsSports
— Adam Borai (@AdamNBorai) February 16, 2021
Gay, 34, is a 14-year veteran and career 17-point-per-game scorer. While his best days are behind him now, he offers a major scoring punch for Miami, who need all the help they can get at this point.
The Heat are 27th in points per game, with a scoring average of just 106.6. They are also in the bottom half of the league for field goal percentage (46.3%).
It remains to be seen how the team will handle these next few weeks, and who else might be on their radar. But, considering their current position, taking a look at Rudy Gay might not be such a bad idea…
