The Miami Heat, in need of 3-point shooting, have reached out to Marcus Thornton.

During the Miami Heat’s 71-70 win against the Brooklyn Nets Sunday during Orlando Summer League, the team combined to make just 1-of-18 shots from beyond the arc despite an otherwise well-played game.

Last season, the Heat finished ranked 24th in 3-point shooting percentage. In other words, long range shooting is a need in Miami, and they haven’t found many answers in Summer League.

It should come as no surprise, then, that the Heat have put some calls out to available 3-point shooting guards. One of which, according to the Miami Herald, is Marcus Thornton.

However, when it comes to signing Thornton–or any other player for that matter–finances could be an issue. The Heat are currently operating well above the luxury tax threshold, so signing another player carries significant tax penalties. Owner Micky Arison will pay an addition $3.50 for every dollar he goes over the cap, so signing Thornton to even the veteran minimum (about $1.2 million) could result in a total payment of more than $4 million. The Heat will have to weigh if whatever player they sign is worth the accompanying tax hit.

Thornton, 28, is a 36 percent 3-point shooter for his career. He shot nearly 38 percent last season, splitting time with the Celtics and Suns. The Heat drafted Thornton in the second round of the 2009 draft but traded him on draft night to New Orleans.