After missing out on several free-agent point guards, the Heat hopes for better results in acquiring Golden State forward Mickael Pietrus.

Heat General Manager Randy Pfund and Golden State are in discussions for a sign-and-trade involving Pietrus. The first element of such a deal is Pietrus' desire to join the Heat.

Pietrus' agent, Happy Walters, said Friday that South Florida is the preferred destination for the restricted free agent.

"We hope so," Walters said. "That is our wish. Mickael would like to be there."

Pietrus, 25, fulfills Pat Riley's desire for a young, athletic swingman. Pietrus had the most productive of his four NBA seasons in 2006-07, averaging 11.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 49 percent from the field.