Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-sentinel reports: The most ardent pursuer of Heat free-agent forward Anthony Mason appears to be the Milwaukee Bucks. The question for the Heat may be whether it would be willing to participate in a sign-and-trade transaction for Milwaukee backup center Scott Williams.

With only one season remaining on his contract, Williams meets the first of the Heat's requirements, but his $4.6 million salary for the coming season could push the Heat close to the luxury tax. ...

The Heat remains among potential suitors for point guard Rod Strickland, a potential Hardaway replacement who Riley had shied from during the early stages of free agency.