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The Miami Heat made an offer to the Brooklyn Nets for Kyrie Irving this past February shortly before he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell Shams Charania.

The Heat are widely expected to pursue a big star this offseason.

“They made an offer for Kyrie Irving at the deadline, right before he was traded to the Mavericks,” said Charania.

The Heat could “circle back” on Irving, added Charania.

Miami would build a trade package around Tyler Herro and their available future first round picks.

Irving is an unrestricted free agent with the Mavericks and any deal to the Heat would require a sign-and-trade.

The New York Knicks acquired OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors in late December and the widespread expectation has been that he will re-sign with the team and not test free agency.

“Let’s keep an eye on that,” said Brian Windhorst on Get Up on Monday morning about Anunoby becoming eligible to discuss a new deal with the Knicks. “Most people believe Anunoby will stay with New York, but there have been indications he may want to test the market, because he’s not thrilled with what the Knicks are offering.”

“I heard that internally as well,” replied Jay Williams.

Anunoby left Klutch Sports to sign with CAA last June. Anunoby’s agents Drew Morrison, Austin Brown and Sam Rose. Sam Rose is the son of Knicks’ lead decision maker Leon Rose.