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2017 NBA Draft: 10 things I think will happen on draft night

By Michael Saenz

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 10, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) shoots the ball over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) shoots the ball over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Tries To Move Tyler Johnson

In an attempt to wiggle out a few more dollars ahead of free agency, I believe that the Miami Heat will at the very least try to move the Tyler Johnson poison pill contract. Even though it’s going to be a manageable $5 million hit this season, Johnson’s number balloons to $19 million after next season.

The Heat, to the best of their ability, need to get out from under that contract before it handcuffs them in the long run.

I believe the Heat will try to do that on draft night. Problem is, I’m not sure any team out there is going to want to invest nearly $40 million over two seasons for Johnson – after his $5 million salary for 20117-18.