DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup

The Miami Heat were one of the biggest winners of the early stages of the NBA's offseason.

Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo finally gave Pat Riley the superstar he had been looking for years, significantly raising the team's championship chances.

However, even the best things can be improved, which is why they've also been tied to a move for former All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan.

While there's mutual interest between both parties, Heat insider Ira Winderman reported that it might be a while before he puts pen to paper, as the Heat are in no rush to spend the few bucks they have left.

Heat are in no rush to spend 

“They are being prudent,” Winderman wrote in a Q&A. “And the reality is that spending has nothing to do with the current equation. The Heat have just over $10 million to spend on filling out their 2026-27 roster, and no more, because of their position against the hard cap. They will spend it all. But it also has to be spent prudently, instead of in haste.”

Winderman added that the Heat know they'll have to offer more than the minimum, so they probably have to do some financial juggling before signing him.

As for DeRozan, he can also afford to be patient and intentional with his next move.

DeRozan's scoring prowess would help replace some of the lost depth in the Antetokounmpo trade (Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis).

That said, his lack of floor spacing might be an odd fit next to other non-shooters like Giannis and Bam Adebayo.