A proposed deal that would have sent Stromile Swift and point guard Chucky Atkins to Miami for former Griz forward James Posey, center Michael Doleac and a draft pick was agreed upon in principal until Heat guard Dwyane Wade suffered a separated shoulder.

Wade's injury Wednesday -- on the eve of the NBA's trade deadline -- made the Heat pull out for fear that they may not be able to contend for a championship. The inability to consummate the deal was a disappointment for Griz brass as much as it was for Swift and Atkins.

The Griz wanted to create more salary-cap space with Posey's expiring $6.4 million contract. The little-used Swift saw an opportunity to play. Atkins wanted to follow in the footsteps of his buddy, Eddie Jones, and join a possible playoff team.

Coincidentally, Swift and Atkins are represented by agent Andy Miller, who had convinced both players that the deal was real.

"I see what direction this is going so it wouldn't have bothered," Swift said. "But I'm definitely sure something will happen this summer. But I'll stay ready if they do call on me."