Report: Talks between Heat, Suns on Jae Crowder not gaining progress; Caleb Martin not being placed in trade ideas

The Miami Heat have posted their want on Jae Crowder, however a possible transfer stays unlikely with Phoenix Suns rejecting their provided trade ideas, per Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of Miami Herald.

With that, conversations between Miami and Phoenix haven’t gained any traction concerning Crowder, with the previous not displaying curiosity to supply Caleb Martin for a trade.

It was already reported that the Heat will solely actively pursuing the embattled veteran in a buyout state of affairs. But it’s extremely unlikely on the aspect of the Suns, who stays eager on their choices and priorities to snag the very best return they will from Crowder.

The Heat have a noticeable dent at their beginning energy ahead spot upon the departure of P.J. Tucker in final free company and a possible reunion with Crowder, who helped them attain the 2020 NBA Finals, shall be an amazing cowl to their roster wants.

Crowder stays away of the Suns’ group actions because the begin of 2022-23 coaching camp after agreeing with the group to work for a trade. He is an expiring asset and set to be paid over $10MM in his final yr this season.