The Miami Heat are reportedly prepared to waive or trade sharpshooter Duncan Robinson if a restructured deal cannot be negotiated in the coming weeks, according to sources with knowledge of the team’s offseason plans. The development marks a significant shift in Robinson’s tenure with the franchise, which once hailed him as a key part of its core during their rise to Eastern Conference prominence.
Robinson, 30, has two years remaining on the five-year, $90 million contract he signed in 2021, which was at the time the richest deal for an undrafted player in NBA history. However, his role and performance have been inconsistent over the past two seasons, leading Miami’s front office to re-evaluate the financial commitment and his fit in the team’s long-term plans.
According to insiders, the Heat are seeking to create additional cap flexibility this summer as they look to retool around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. With rising costs associated with the new collective bargaining agreement and a tightening luxury tax threshold, Miami has been aggressively exploring ways to reshape its roster without compromising competitiveness. Robinson’s $19.4 million cap hit for the 2025–26 season is seen as a potential obstacle to pursuing meaningful upgrades in free agency or trade.
Talks have reportedly begun between Robinson’s representatives and the Heat regarding a
