Erik Spoelstra breaks the silence on Miami Heat trade rumors

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The Miami Heat enter Wednesday night's game against the Orlando Magic looking to earn their fourth win in their last five matchups.

They'll also hope to get some revenge on their in-state rivals, as the Magic are 3-0 against the Heat this season, having already clinched the season series with two games remaining.

As the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches, the Heat have been the subject of plenty of rumors, ranging from Ja Morant, to Giannis Antetokounmpo and even including Jonathan Kuminga.

With that in mind, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra addressed the rumors ahead of Wednesday's game saying: "We don't really give it any time. The veteran players understand that so much of it is just conjecture, that it’s just a bunch of BS. But it is part of our business. That's what we all sign up for."

Miami has been linked to acquiring a star for a while now and given their place in the Eastern Conference standings (seventh), they could certainly use a boost to their lineup.

One of those veterans that Spoelstra mentioned is Andrew Wiggins, who has been linked heavily to both the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Either way, the Heat seem poised to make a big move before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

After Wednesday's game against the Magic, the Heat will travel to Chicago and face the Bulls Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back.

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