The Heat is one of several teams mulling a possible bid for Amar'e Stoudemire. The Suns, according to numerous media outlets, have been listening to overtures regarding the veteran power forward, amid concerns by the team that he might depart without compensation next summer as a free agent.

However while the Heat is doing its due diligence, several other teams have gone so far as to see whether Stoudemire would be amenable to an extension if he is acquired before the Feb. 18 trade deadline. foxsports.com