What It Means:

There have been multiple reports suggesting this, so there has to be at least some substance to it. After all, the Heat have reportedly made Whiteside available for trade. The Bucks have also been linked to DeAndre Jordan, as they look to improve their level of play at center. In Miami, a Whiteside trade would ensure minutes for Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo.

Over 32 starts, Whiteside is averaging 14.6 points, 11.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over 25.9 minutes a game. With a 3.8 nERD, he is the 13th-best center in our player power rankings.