The Miami Heat are considered a leading candidate to trade for Kyle Lowry, along with the Philadelphia 76ers. But the Heat would like to keep Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro on the roster.

Source: Marc Stein/The New York Times

ANALYSIS: Stein says "signals are getting stronger" that Lowry could be dealt ahead of Thursday's deadline. The Raptors are currently 17-26, and Lowry's name has caught fire in the rumor mill during the slide.

Stein also adds: "The success of Miami’s pursuit of Lowry could thus hinge on Toronto’s interest in a young player like the sharpshooting Duncan Robinson or the rookie Precious Achiuwa packaged with Kelly Olynyk’s $12.6 million expiring contract. The Sixers have the edge when it comes to first-round draft picks to sweeten a trade offer."