Miami Heat pursue DeMar DeRozan amid financial constraints

The Miami Heat are looking to secure DeMar DeRozan in NBA free agency, despite significant financial challenges. Following the offseason moves that included signing Tim Hardaway Jr., Miami has limited flexibility under a hard cap of $209 million. DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, has shown interest in joining the Heat after they missed on other targets like LeBron James and Bradley Beal. While the Washington Wizards can offer more financially, the Heat's past conversations with DeRozan's camp may prove pivotal in their pursuit. Miami also considers Klay Thompson, adding to the complexity of their negotiations.

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