Dwyane Wade and the Heat are at an impasse. Due $16,125,000 next season if he exercises his player option, Wade reportedly wants $20 million per year. The Heat reportedly want to pay him under $10 million per season. But those reports have overlooked a key factor – how the money would be structured. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald: A friend of Dwyane Wade has been telling people that Miami’s preference is to give Wade $36 million over three years — $16 million this season, then $10 million and $10 million. That’s quite a difference from Wade’s preference for $60 million over three, according to that friend. Neither the Heat nor his agent is confirming numbers. I would expect that gap to close somewhat, but the question is how much. Wade has indicated he’ll opt out, which would blow up that plan. But I’m not sure how viable that plan is, anyway. - See more at: http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....fered-guard-36-million-over-next-three-years/
