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The Heat want to cut Rozier! Chasing the two inside players, maybe interested in Westbrook, the Lakers want to poach No. 1

6:56am, 9 September 2025【Basketball】

On September 9, today, the US media reported that the Knicks had given Simmons a basic salary offer, but Simmons refused. He thought he deserved a higher contract. To be honest, Simmons is a little confused now. After rejecting this contract, the outside world knows that he will not accept the basic salary contract, so he may fall to the point where he has no ball to play. In fact, there are still some teams who want to strengthen, but Simmons has not improved the team now.

Judging from the news now, the Heat is a team that wants to strengthen. Today, the Heat's team reporter Barry Jackson reported that the Heat knew that they needed to introduce an experienced inside player. The team has contacted Achuwa, Keejones and others. The team has discussed two ways to strengthen: the first is to cut Rozier and pay him 24.9 million of his 26.6 million yuan, thereby introducing an inside player to keep their total salary under the luxury tax line.

The second type will wait until December, when the team can sign a veteran if the total salary does not exceed the luxury tax. In addition, there are many internal discussions about Rozier. Conversely, if a high-priced star leaves the team, then staying Rochelle may be able to use his salary to balance the space during the transaction. No matter which approach it is, it is certain that the Heat will make every effort to cut Rozier to make room.

The Heat want to sack him, it is understandable that Rozier has been a premium contract during his last few years with the Heat. Not only does he perform poorly in his personal performance but also has a serious premium. He once scored averaging 20+ per game with the Hornets, but it is not practical at all to be a strong team. Not only is it not good to defend, but his offense is also very inefficient. The Heat's first plan is to strengthen the inside line. Everyone should be familiar with Aqiuwa, a very outstanding small inside line.

Another Kai Jones also re-proves himself last season. He averaged 5 points and 3 rebounds per game and shot 79.8% from the field. As long as he has an excellent point guard, he can maximize his value. But to be honest, I don't think the Heat's bad for the backcourt. They have Will and Adebayo, and the thickness of the inside line is enough. But I think their second solution is indeed feasible.

As for now, Westbrook is likely to be unable to join the Kings. Even if the King is interested in him, he really cannot free up his salary space. In this case, I think Westbrook is likely to be signed by other teams after the start of the regular season. Most of the Heat now have young players. In this case, if Westbrook can bring them the passion and intensity to win, it will also be of great help to the growth of young players.

Watching the Heat's spending now, some teams are interested in their puzzles, such as the Lakers who have been obsessed with them. Today, the famous reporter Stein reported that the Lakers are interested in introducing a forward player who is both offensive and defensive, such as Wiggins. Wiggins, 30, earned 28.2 million this season and had a player option in the summer of 27. I wouldn't list Doncic's long-term future as a possible target, but it's different now, so I feel that if the Heat consider financial flexibility, the Lakers would be interested in Wiggins.

To be honest, I think if the Lakers have the chance to win Wiggins, they will definitely do this, even if they give the chips from Kneckett and the draft. Previously, the Lakers had been rumored to be interested in Wiggins, but to be honest, everyone knows that Riley is famous for being stingy. Unless he can get the benefits he wants, it is definitely impossible to get a advantage from him. Riley had the opportunity to get Durant before, but even a rookie Will is unwilling to pay, and the deal was finally abandoned.

But Riley is also operating in this way that is absolutely not a loss. The Heat can also make a cheap deal. They almost got Powell for free this summer. In this case, they formed a double-gun in the backcourt, and the team has Adebayo. It seems that Wiggins does not have that many opportunities, but if they want Wiggins, I think the Lakers will probably not be able to exchange for only Kneckett and one first-round pick, and they may have to take more chips.

If you can get Wiggins and you can keep him for a long time, it is worth it to pay more. Wiggins will still be a very outstanding puzzle in the next five years. Although this No. 1 pick has not reached the height everyone expects, his talent is here. As an excellent puzzle, he can still be an excellent puzzle helper. He helped the Warriors win the championship back then, and Doncic now needs an excellent puzzle helper after joining the Lakers.

In fact, if Rozier is cut and Westbrook is obtained, the Heat's current lineup does not even need to be strengthened. They will be very outstanding. Herro + Powell's outside, Wiggins + Adebayo's forward, and Will in the inside. Although there are no big-name stars, they are still luxurious enough. Having said that, what do you want to say about the current Heat? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.