Dwyane Wade "would welcome" a contract that averages $20 million per season over the next three seasons.

Wade's agent, Henry Thomas, politely declined to confirm that or anything regarding Wade's specific financial expectations.

Wade is expected to opt out of his contract this offseason, though Thomas says there's been no definite decision.

The Miami Heat would prefer Wade to opt in for $16 million next season and then take a significant pay cut over the following two seasons.

According to associates, Wade decided he wants the long-term security now instead of waiting.