NBA Rumors: 3 Players that are currently being linked with the Miami Heat

#1 Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin would be a huge pickup for the struggling Miami franchise

After suffering from persistent injuries over the past five years, many around the NBA had written off Blake Griffin's days as an All-Star. However, during his first full season in Detroit, Griffin averaged 24.5 points, and 7.5 rebounds per game -- securing his first All-Star call-up since 2015.

However, the Pistons once again fell short of their ambitions to challenge in the East, and Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report has suggested that Griffin be a Miami trade target:

If Miami Heat president Pat Riley sniffs a hint of desperation from the Motor City, he’ll pounce to land one of his coveted white whales. Naturally, he’ll also try to do so at a discount. As good as Griffin looked this season—he’ll find himself on more than a few MVP ballots—he’s still wildly expensive and has a frightening injury history.

Griffin is currently signed to a five-year, $173 million contract, so his arrival would depend on the Heat's ability to offload Hassan Whiteside.