The Miami Heat are an aggressive franchise when it comes to chasing stars.
That’s how the team signed the superstar trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh during 2010 free agency.
The Heat were reportedly in the running for another star, Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal, this offseason before he accepted a trade to Phoenix Suns with his no-trade clause.
The Heat reportedly weren’t as aggressive as Phoenix in trade talks to land Beal; one reason is their hope that Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard will request a trade soon.
According to Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com, another reason is team President Pat Riley’s inability to sell owner Micky Arison on the costs involved.
“But Riley couldn’t sell the owner on the tax consequences down the road,” said the exec.
“It was a hard contract to move. Bradley might have been stuck in Washington if it hadn’t been for the new guy in Phoenix (owner Mat Ishbia) wanting to make a splash. And he got pushed by K.D. (Kevin Durant) to add that third guy. Kevin was the driver in that regard. And Bradley still had to give up his no-trade clause and (15%) trade kicker to make it work.”
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