Miami in recent years have been trying to figure themselves out as a team, with the bittersweet taste of Dwayne Wade’s retirement left in their mouths. Unfortunately enough for the organization as well, two of the more notable players on the Miami Heat are up for Free Agency this offseason. Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic have both spent 5 years of their careers in Miami since the 2014 season and are both up for Free Agency this offseason. Dragic and Whiteside have both been putting up career numbers in PPG with the Heat. Dragic hasn’t had much chatter regarding where he may land, but Pat Riley has expressed his interest in Memphis Grizzlies PG Mike Conley. So this may or may not affect Dragic’s place on the roster, although he has expressed that he enjoys playing for the Heat. According to the Miami Herald, the organization has expressed that Whiteside will be explored in terms of trades. No clear team comes to mind in terms of his destination, but it is clear that a team that requires rebounding and a defensive anchor will want to acquire Whiteside this offseason.
Milwaukee had quite an unfortunate ending to their season in a 4-2 loss against the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals. Although Giannis Antetokounmpo has expressed that he wants the organization to keep the roster together, it cannot be said for sure that every player will be wearing a Bucks jersey next season. Notable players, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon, and Nikola Mirotic are all Free Agents, with the exception of recently verbal committed PG Eric Bledsoe. These players all had quality years, and teams around the league took notice. However, in recent sources, these players have all expressed their interest in coming back to play for the Bucks. The only real exception would be Khris Middleton stating that he will do what’s best for him and his family coming this offseason, so we are left to see what happens in the coming weeks.
Now although Timberwolves PG Derrick Rose at this point in his career isn’t referred to as a top tier player, but Rose did in fact have a breakout year since his injuries and jumping around teams, dropping his career-high 50 points this season against the Utah Jazz. Although there have been no reports regarding whether or not Minnesota wants to keep Rose, but sources have said that the Detroit Pistons is targeting Derrick Rose this offseason, so it remains to be seen where we’ll see him play next season.
One of the biggest names in Free Agency this season, as well as one of the most controversial player coming into Free Agency this season is none other than Anthony Davis. Davis has made it clear that he wants out of New Orleans, and the organization and the fans aren’t quite happy with him. Teams around the league have been working tirelessly making room in hopes of landing Davis. The Lakers, Clippers, Celtics, Knicks, and the Nets have all been reported contending for the Pelicans PF/C. It is very unclear as to where Davis may end up next year, but it is almost certain that he will not be in a Pelicans uniform next season.
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