According to US reporter Ary, sources revealed that the Miami Heat are increasingly likely to consider signing Kai Jones in December. At that point, a prorated base salary would keep the team below the luxury tax line.

Jones currently plays for Turkish giants Istanbul Anadolu Efes, but his contract contains an NBA opt-out clause.

Kai Jones had a several-day workout with the Miami Heat during the offseason and had multiple discussions with team officials. Sources revealed that the Heat gave priority to Achiuwa (now joined the Kings), but Jones left a deep impression on the team.