With most of the big names in free agency now off the market, the Heat will likely have to pursue trades to fill its needs for depth at point guard and small forward. And Udonis Haslem's name has come up in several trade scenarios that involved the Heat.

Despite the speculation, Haslem said Tuesday he expects to be in a Heat uniform when next season opens.

''When your name comes up, you take it as a compliment, I guess,'' Haslem said Tuesday.

Pat Riley and general manager Randy Pfund have repeatedly said other teams that have discussed trades with the Heat often bring up either Haslem or fourth-year forward Dorell Wright.

The Heat has had recent trade talks with the Kings, Clippers, Bucks and Sonics, among other teams. Another possible trade partner could be the Wizards, who own the rights to Spanish star guard Juan Carlos Navarro, a potential Heat target.