MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 24: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat is defended by Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The latest Toronto Raptors rumors have all centered around Kyle Lowry, as the Raptors’ directive to get younger and his own pursuit of a deal that will compensate him well for the next few years has hastened his departure from Canada. Due to his connection with Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat have long been viewed as a potential destination.
The Heat have Butler and a standout big man in Bam Adebayo, but they need an experienced point guard with a Hall of Fame resume to take them over the hump, and that is where Lowry comes into the equation.