With Dwyane Wade missing numerous games as he manages knee issues, the Miami Heat have recently started trade talks looking for backcourt help, multiple league sources told ESPN.
Dwyane Wade missed his fifth game of the season Thursday night, this one due to illness, as the Heat lost 107-87 to the Bulls in Chicago.
Coach Erik Spoelstra started Ray Allen in Wade’s spot, the first start of Allen’s tenure with Heat. Allen is the third player Spoelstra has tried in place of Wade this season.
The Heat (14-5) have a glut of big men and have been looking into trading one for a guard, or to clear a roster spot so they can sign a player later. Center-forward Joel Anthony, who has played in just five games this season, is one of the players who may be available.
The Heat, 2-3 without Wade this season, were 11-2 when he didn’t play last season and 14-3 in 2011-12. Spoelstra has also tried James Jones and Roger Mason Jr. as starters when Wade has been out.
Watch ESPN’s report of what moves the Heat are trying to make here
