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Russell Westbrook Rumors: Heat 'Gathering Intel' on Buyout Target After Lakers Trade

The Miami Heat are performing their due diligence regarding a possible move for Russell Westbrook.

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reported Thursday the Heat are "soliciting input from people they trust who have worked with him."

The Utah Jazz have yet to buy Westbrook out of his contract. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Feb. 11 it's one of many options on the table following his trade from the Los Angeles Lakers.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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