Fresh off a dominant NBA Finals, free agent forward Bobby Portis is drawing interest from the Miami Heat, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Finding a legitimate big man to pair with Bam Adebayo in the front court next season is one of Miami's most pressing tasks this offseason. Portis, 26, fits in rather well, per Jackson, who noted the Heat should have signed him last year instead of Maurice Harkless.
"He has the range, defensive length and athleticism that would be helpful alongside Adebayo," Jackson reported. "He would have strongly considered Miami last season if there had been stronger interest, according to a source.