Heat appear favorites to land Kyle Lowry after accepting Dragic team option

Miami's status as the favorite to land Kyle Lowry was only enhanced by the decision to pick up Goran Dragic's option for next season, league sources say. A sign-and-trade with Toronto for Lowry centered around Dragic's $19.4M deal for next season is an obvious route to a deal.

Source: Marc Stein/Substack

ANALYSIS: ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported similar sentiments: 

"The Heat's decision to pick up the $19.4M option on Goran Dragic's deal is a possible precursor in utilizing him as part of a potential sign-and-trade with Toronto for Kyle Lowry, sources tell ESPN."

Miami reportedly picked up Dragic's team option on Sunday. Lowry is one of the biggest names of this free agent cycle.