Report: Mutual interest between Heat, Dragic on new deal
Fresh off the Miami Heat's surprising Finals appearance, the team will apparently work to keep one of its playoff heroes in the fold a while longer.
There is mutual interest between the Heat and veteran point guard Goran Dragic on a new contract, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The 34-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 offseason begins. The Heat can go over the salary cap to re-sign Dragic as they maintain his Bird rights.
Despite being moved to a reserve role, Dragic enjoyed an efficient year for the Heat, averaging 16.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game with 36.7% shooting from beyond the 3-point arc.
However, upon regaining his starter status just prior to the postseason, the one-time All-Star put up 20.9 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game through the first three playoff rounds, pacing the Heat's offense. A torn plantar fascia suffered in Game 1 versus the Los Angeles Lakers limited his availability for the remainder of the Finals.