This is a deal that has been rumored for months — but now things seem to be heating up, literally.
With Dwight Howard wanting a max-deal — Frank Isola is reporting that the Rockets and Heat have discussed a trade involving Dwight Howard for Hassan Whiteside.
Dwight Howard could be moved by Thursday's trade deadline. Miami is talking with Houston about a deal that would include Hassan Whiteside.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) February 15, 2016
Howard is expected to opt out of his contract to become a free agent this summer — while Whiteside is seeking a similar deal — albeit teams are scared of paying the young Heat center that huge amount of money.
Howard is far from being the dominant center he was a few years ago — winning three straight Defensive Player of the Year awards.
Whiteside’s huge salary demands can’t be met with the Heat investing so much into Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Goran Dragic.