Free Agency: 5 Players That Could Replace Dion Waiters
By Ben Bundy
Dwyane Wade
Age: 34 Height: 6’4″ Weight: 220
2015-16 Stats: 19 points, 4.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds
This is definitely the most unlikely signing on the list, but hear me out first. Dwyane Wade is closing in on the end of his career, but he still puts up great numbers. He would be someone Oklahoma City could sign in free agency who could come in and make an immediate and noticeable impact.
In order to make that happen though he would likely have to be talked into taking a major pay cut, which might be an issue. He took less money during prime years of his career so that his Miami Heat could make some big moves during free agency, so taking another one might not be on the table for him.
However, if Wade decided that making one more championship run is what he wants to do then maybe convincing him to sign for less isn’t outside the realm of possibility. He would be put in a great position to succeed in Oklahoma City, even if Kevin Durant decided to go elsewhere.
His Heat have plenty of money to try and make some big moves in free agency, which also probably means giving him a pretty hefty contract. But if the team is unable to land any players that he feels help get the Heat to the next level there is a chance that you could see Wade head somewhere else during free agency. Hopefully it’s to Oklahoma City.
Chances of Signing: Long shot
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