A: You make an interesting point, one that I believe could pose the greatest challenge to the Heat when it comes to Hassan's free agency. While the Heat can offer about $4 million more over the course of a contract based on larger raises than outside teams can offer, and while the money would be more than most teams can offer because of the absence of state income tax in Florida, there is the elephant in the room that you mentioned. While the Heat can say how much will change as Hassan grows as a player, opposing teams can claim that they never would have forced Hassan to the bench (although to phrase it as a "benching" is a bit of an overstatement, considering the consistent minutes). Also, when another team (perhaps Mark Cuban and his Mavericks) say they will make Hassan more of a focus, it might resonate more for Hassan than a team that is expected to bring Dwyane Wade back, a team that also will concurrently be pursuing Kevin Durant.