In this Heat rumors and news update, the Miami Heat are looking to free agency for another impact solution in the frontcourt - with two names in particular at the top of their wishlist.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, the Heat are aggressively courting Cleveland Cavaliers free agent Luol Deng and Washington Wizards free agent Trevor Ariza:
Miami engaged with free agents Trevor Ariza and Luol Deng for the job opening at small forward, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 11, 2014
After being traded from the Bulls to the Cavs this past season, Deng appeared visibly unhappy playing for a young Cleveland team anchored at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
A change in scenery to Miami could be just what Deng needs, and his defensive presence would be a huge addition for a restructuring Miami Heat roster.
Ariza could be harder to pry away, as the Wizards seem bent on keeping him. He has also previously expressed a desire to return to D.C. - meaning the Heat will really have to put on the full-court press to bring him to South Beach.
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