The Miami Heat will make a run at trading for unrestricted Clipper Elton Brand, J.A. Adande from ESPN.com is reporting.

Brand opted out of his contract on Monday, allowing him to negotiate with both the Clippers and other teams.

Brand's agent David Falk said a visit to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals influenced Brand's decision to opt out.

"He watched what happened when a few stars get together and agree to have a communal effort," Falk said. "He said 'That's what I'd like to accomplish in my career.'"