Heat to exercise team option on Goran Dragic
The Miami Heat are
picking up guard Goran Dragic’s $19.4 million team option for the
2021-22 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
ANALYSIS: Although in a
reduced role, the 35-year-old Dragic continued to produce for Miami
last season as he averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.4
assists in 26.7 minutes per game. Even at the cost of $19.4
million, he should still prove a value for the team off the bench
next season.
That said, Dragic might not be in Miami much longer, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski notes that Toronto Raptors free agent Kyle Lowry remains a "firm target" of the Heat and that Miami's decision to exercise Dragic's option could be a "possible precursor" to a potential sign-and-trade.