Heat continue to show interest in future Hall of Famer to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo

Mar 12, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; The Miami Heat continue to look for ways to improve on both ends, with reports indicating they have some interest in multiple free agents. The Heat have made the biggest move of the offseason by landing Giannis Antetokounmpo (34), who looks on after the game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. There's still a strong argument that if the Heat win it all, it'll be because of Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo being two of the best players in the world. The Heat could use some help, to say the least. Interestingly, there are still some players out there for the Heat to be interested in. One player reportedly has some level of interest from Miami is DeMar DeRozan, a longtime veteran who isn't what he once was but would be a nice addition to what the Heat currently have. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards shifted their intent to sign another veteran this offseason by showing some interest in DeMar DeRozan, pursuing him along with teams such as Miami and Denver. The only worry with DeRozan is whether the Heat would plan to start him. At this age, he can still be productive but is definitely not what he once was. With the Heat looking to hit threes at a somewhat high clip, bringing in a player who doesn't shoot well from three-point range doesn't solve much. DeRozan would also clog up the paint a good bit with Antetokounmpo, meaning the fit isn't as clean as it might sound. Other NBA news includes reports that the Denver Nuggets have interest in a future Hall of Famer amid a Peyton Watson issue.