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Another Taste of White Chocolate? Jason Williams Courted by Miami Heat

Benny VargasAnalyst IJuly 20, 2010

Jason Williams may be Miami bound. At least he will be if Mike Miller or Dwyane Wade have anything to do about it.

First, Wade was reported a week ago as having informed Heat management that he wanted to see Williams return. Wade and Williams were the starting Heat back court in 2006 when they won the title.

Now, Miller stated on his Twitter account that he would "love to have him. We'll see what happens." This came after Miller apparently had spoken to Williams about joining him on the Heat.  Miller, who is close to Williams because of their Florida Gators connection, may be tipping Miami's hand.

It seems that everyone that has been courted, has subsequently received a contract offer by the Heat. This may very well be Miami's counter to missing out on Derek Fisher.

With options dwindling, the Heat should look to act quickly.

Keyon Dooling signed a two year $4.1 million dollar contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, eliminating a possible return in Miami for the Fort Lauderdale native.

Williams would give the Heat a capable ball handler and former play maker. While his game doesn't have the flash it once did, Jason is still a solid contributor on offense. He can run the attack and create scoring opportunities with his passing abilities.

The two big knocks against Williams coming back to the Heat are his age and his defense. While Williams did help Miami during the 2005-2006 season, his game seemed to slip the following year.

Williams spent 2008-2009 out of the league, then made a return with Orlando, serving as Jameer Nelson's back up. In this years playoffs he struggled guarding Rajon Rondo. Then again, who didn't?

Regardless, it looks like a reunion may be in the works. Miami figures to be looking to sign either Williams or Carlos Arroyo, with Allen Iverson as a big long shot.

Another potential Heat target seems to also be off the board, as Matt Barnes is apparently headed to Toronto. With Barnes off the market the chances increase of Miami making a play for either Tracy McGrady or Jerry Stackhouse.