It was reported that the Heat and Raptors were working on a sign-and-trade in 2015, but it turned out to be false. Kyle Lowry has been linked to the Heat for years now. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Miami Heat trade for Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry Tampa, Florida, USA Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amalie Arena. This would be ideal for Miami as they could add someone like KZ Okpala and a 2022 second-round pick so it would possibly be good enough to make the deal. Kelly Olynyk has a $12 million salary, which would match up extremely well with Gay. Rudy Gay has an expiring contract with a $14.0 million salary for the rest of the 2021 season.
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Before he was deemed ineligible to play, the 34-year-old forward was having a tremendous 2020-2021 season. Gay has been out for three games due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, with the hope that he could return for one of the two games before the All-Star break. Gay is averaging 11.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 22.0 minutes per game this season. The Heat have shown interest in Gay and are doing their due diligence when it comes to making a move to sure up the rotation.
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While Kelly Olynyk has actually played well since Jimmy Butler’s return, the Heat didn’t plan for him to be starting this season and could look at a better option for the four position. The Miami Heat trading for San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay would be the best realistic option for the team.