David Aldridge has reported on ESPN News that Shaquille O'neal has given the Lakers the green light to go ahead and trade him to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom and Brian Grant. O'neal says he would not opt out of his contract next summer if that deal indeed went through.

O'neal met with Miami Heat representatives in Orlando today according to numerous sources.

The trade has NOT been finalized yet, Shaq has just given it his OK, which was needed considering his contract situation.

Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak denied that O'neal has contacted the team in a press conference just a few minutes ago introducing Rudy Tomjanovich.