MIAMI (AP) – For the first time, the relationship between Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat seems murky at best.
And his future with the team is now in doubt.
Contract talks between Wade and the Heat are at “an impasse” and the three-time NBA champion is preparing himself for possibly leaving the team this summer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither side has publicly released details of the negotiations.
Wade is under contract for the 2015-16 season, and would earn about $16.1 million. He also could opt out and become a free agent. Wade has said many times, including in an end-of-season interview with AP, that he wants to remain with the Heat for the remainder of his career.
But Wade has not decided anything, including whether he will opt out, the person said on Thursday.