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Over the summer, the Miami Heat were regularly mentioned as the most likely trade destination for Chris Paul.
Now it appears the Heat have backed off from pursuing Paul entirely.
Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer reported Miami's trade interest in Paul is "extinct," noting the Heat are more likely to pursue a trade for Jrue Holiday.
Paul, 34, is in the midst of a solid first season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He's averaging 16.2 points, 6.3 assists and 4.5 rebounds while keeping the Thunder—a team essentially built of veteran trade pieces—in playoff contention.