Jermaine O'Neal has been productive for Toronto as a reserve as of late, which is an encouraging sign as Miami considers a trade for the big man.
"O'Neal is still a low-post threat, but he likes taking fade-away jumpers," a veteran NBA scout said. "He's still a good shot-blocker and will take charges. He would give them more of what they need than [Shawn] Marion."
The Raptors and Heat have had discussions about a trade that would send O'Neal to Miami for Marion and Marcus Banks.