The Miami Heat have traded for veteran swingman Andre Iguodala, according to a report by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Miami has also reportedly agreed to a 2-year, $30-million extension with the 2015 NBA Finals MVP, the last year a team option.
Wojnarowski adds that Justise Winslow will headline the return package, and Miami is also working on Oklahoma City to acquire Danilo Gallinari. Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Lakers were attempting to make a deal for Iguodala, but couldn't sway Memphis.
The 36-year-old hasn't played for the Grizzlies since being traded by the Warriors over the summer; with the team's approval, he's been on standby, apart from the rest of the roster until further notice. Iguodala played in 68 games for Golden State in 2018-19, averaging 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 23.2 minutes.
The Heat went into the trade deadline prioritizing perimeter defensive help, which made Iguodala a perfect fit. It was not immediately clear when he would join the Heat, which was starting a five-game trip in Los Angeles against the Clippers on Wednesday.
“We’re ready to go to war,” said Heat star Jimmy Butler. “We know we can compete with the best of them.
“He’s super smart. There’s nothing he cannot do. When I get to learn from him, when everyone gets to learn from him, that winning level, that meter, is going up in everyone’s mind.” NBA India.