NBA Rumors: 5 free agent destinations for Mike Conley

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Nov 12, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; A detailed view of the Miami Heat logo at center court before a game against the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

110. . Atlantic Division. Eastern Conference. Miami Heat. 4. player

In year two of the post-LeBron era, the Heat are back in the postseason and a legit threat to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals for a showdown with King James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. All that has happened without Chris Bosh for the second half of the year, a still learning Hassan Whiteside and an aging Dwyane Wade.

In all likelihood, the Heat are going to lose Whiteside in free agency as he is going to ask for max money based on two seasons. With Wade getting older and the uncertainty about Bosh’s health, Miami needs players who can jump in immediately as both a leader on and off the court.

If Mike Conley does sign a deal with the Heat, he could fit right into Erik Spoelstra’s system and combine to play with D-Wade (which would likely mean saying goodbye to Goran Dragic) or even move over to take Wade’s spot if the veteran leaves or hangs it up.

In addition, Conley may see Miami, when healthy, as one of the team who can get him to the NBA Finals and get a championship ring on his finger, something that has alluded him in the Western Conference.

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