As reported by Shams Charania on X, Miami Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson has declined his early termination option (ETO) on his $90 million contract, setting the stage for a potential new chapter.

However, this move doesn’t lock him into Miami; instead, the Heat are actively working on a deal to bring him back under revised terms.

Robinson, a seven-year Heat veteran celebrated for his 39.7% career three-point shooting percentage, remains a prized asset despite recent injuries.

The Michigan Wolverines alumnus has played an instrumental role in bringing the Heat to the NBA Finals twice in the last five seasons.

His decline of the ETO comes amid financial maneuvering, following the $24 million signing of Davion Mitchell and Jimmy Butler’s departure in a multi-team trade.

The Heat’s pursuit of a new deal may involve restructuring his contract or exploring a trade to dodge luxury-tax penalties after a 37-win 2024-25 season that ended with a sweep by Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs.

This development signals a strategic pivot for the Heat with Robinson’s sharpshooting still seen as key to a potential resurgence.

By declining the ETO, he opens the door for negotiation, and the Heat are eager to retain or reposition him.

Fans speculate whether a restructured deal or trade will emerge, with the $20 million figure as a baseline.

As talks unfold, Robinson’s next move—whether back with Miami or elsewhere—promises to shape the Heat’s offseason and his own legacy in this evolving NBA landscape.