Very similar to Andre Iguodala did final season in Memphis, veteran wing Trevor Ariza has been on the Oklahoma Metropolis roster all season lengthy however away from the staff. Ariza has been ready for the staff to commerce him.

He could not have to attend for much longer. The Miami Warmth have an interest, reviews Kevin O’Conner of The Ringer.

This Ariza commerce rumor leaked out for certainly one of two causes. One is {that a} deal between the Warmth and Thunder is shut (Miami would nonetheless should match Ariza’s $12.8 million wage, which it may do by buying and selling Meyers Leonard and a choose to OKC, if the Thunder would tackle Leonard).

The opposite motive this will have leaked: To attempt to gentle a battle beneath different groups to create a bidding conflict. With greater than every week till the commerce deadline, it is a good wager.

Whereas he could have misplaced half-a-step at age 35, Ariza remains to be a stable “3&D” wing who shot 37.2% from deep final season. He would supply a playoff-bound staff depth through the common season and assist with particular matchups in a playoff collection. He’s acquired worth.

Anticipate Ariza to be traded earlier than the deadline subsequent week. Miami will be the frontrunner, however don’t be shocked if one other staff surfaces within the coming days.

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Report: Oklahoma Metropolis speaking Trevor Ariza commerce with Miami initially appeared on NBCSports.com