Heat: Wade a top priority
MIAMI (AP) – Pat Riley’s plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009.
The Heat president said Wednesday that the team has already broached the topic of getting Wade to extend his contract this summer, instead of waiting for the potentially blockbuster-filled offseason of 2010.
Riley called Wade’s future in Miami “absolutely” the top priority for the Heat right now.
Wade is among several All-Stars who could be free agents next year.
Wade said earlier this week he hasn’t spent much time thinking about his contract status, but has indicated repeatedly that he has no desire to leave Miami. He’s part of an All-Star group – including LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant and others – who could find new homes after next season.