[Jackson/Chiang] The Heat and free agent Demar DeRozan are expected to have conversations on a deal in the wake of James picking the 76ers. They have targeted Klay Thompson as well.
The Heat and free agent Demar DeRozan have had mutual interest in the past, and fresh conversations are expected in the wake of James picking the 76ers. If DeRozan signs, the Heat likely still would need another skilled three-point shooter. Though Miami has four players who ranked in the top 38 in three-point percentage last season, the perception has been that the Heat is one shooter short.
According to a source, the Heat has targeted Dallas guard Klay Thompson, who shot 38% on threes last season and is fourth all time in three pointers. But the Mavericks would prefer to trade Thompson than buy him out, and that could delay or eliminate this option for Miami unless Thompson pushes for a buyout in the weeks ahead, something that remains a possibility.