OKC Thunder Rumors: Danilo Gallinari is unlikely to finish the season in Oklahoma City, Steven Adams primed for trade and more

By Tristan Elliott

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Danilo Gallinari is among the players being linked with a move away from the OKC Thunder

#3 Chris Paul remains an option for the Miami Heat

Chris Paul could still link up with Jimmy Butler in Miami

The NBA season is less than two weeks away, and the Miami Heat have yet to make a move for Chris Paul. The Heat have been linked with the 34-year-old throughout the summer, and many expected them to launch a move ahead of the new season.

Nevertheless, while the chances of a trade materializing before October 22 now look unlikely, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes Miami could still make a move if they start the season slowly:

All the links that brought Paul and Miami together over the summer still exist. If Miami starts slow and OKC gets a disappointing read of Paul's trade market, these clubs could come together yet.

Miami is under pressure heading into the new season after failing to qualify for the playoffs in two of the past three seasons. Multiple reports have also suggested that Jimmy Butler was promised a second star, and talks between the Heat and Thunder could pick up sooner rather than later.