Recently, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra personally assured Goran Dragic that the team had no intention of trading him, urging him to ignore the swirling rumors. But according to veteran NBA journalist Marc Stein, Dragic may still be on the move before the season ends. For those closely following Bangla Cricket Live, this unfolding saga is one to watch.
Stein noted that while the Heat are not actively shopping Dragic right now, there is growing sentiment around the league that he remains quietly on the trade block. If Miami stumbles out of the gate or underperforms early in the season, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Dragic placed back on the market. Coach Spoelstra has long admired Dragic. He even traveled this past summer to watch Dragic play in the EuroBasket qualifiers for Slovenia, signaling how badly he wants the veteran guard to lead his up-tempo system. Last season, Dragic often took a backseat to Dwyane Wade, but now he’s expected to run the show.
That said, team president Pat Riley has the final say, and he’s never been shy about making bold moves. If Riley believes that trading Dragic is the right step toward reshaping the roster, he won’t hesitate to pull the trigger.
Rumors have linked Miami to trade talks with the Sacramento Kings, possibly involving Rudy Gay and Darren Collison in exchange for Dragic. While Spoelstra reassured Dragic that these rumors were false, inside sources claim the Heat had already explored moving him during the offseason. Miami reportedly had its sights set on Russell Westbrook when Kevin Durant announced his departure from the Thunder to join the Warriors. At the time, several teams speculated that Oklahoma City might blow up the roster and were preparing aggressive trade packages to land Westbrook—with Dragic as part of Miami’s potential offer.
All of this points to an uncertain future for Dragic in Miami. If the Heat struggle early in the season and a favorable trade opportunity arises, it’s entirely possible that Miami will reconsider their stance and make a move. For fans tuned into Bangla Cricket Live, this developing situation could turn into one of the most talked-about storylines of the year.