Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade mum for now on future plans, retirement talk

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade mum for now on future plans, retirement talk

The Miami Heat's playoff run came to an end on Tuesday night in a 104-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5. While there was much celebration for the Sixers, the Heat are left to ponder their season and the summer that looms ahead.

A key part of the Heat's offseason and their next moves will be shaped by Dwyane Wade's decision, too. The veteran guard wrapped up his 15th season in the NBA and, after Game 5, was not saying much about whether or not he will play a 16th season come 2018-19. 

"That's not my focus," he told reporters on Tuesday. "Fresh off this NBA season, my 15th year, I sit back and think about that. Then I dive and throw myself into my family. They're next on my bucket list, making sure I'm there for them. And when it comes to the basketball side of it, which is a long time away from now, then I'll think about that."

"I love Philly, but ain't gonna be no breaking news here in Philly. I'm sorry. I appreciate [the concern], but let me worry about that later."

Wade once again was in a reserve role in Game 5, logging 11 points (on 4-for-15 shooting), five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes. It was the 177th playoff game in Wade's career, which ranks 19th all-time in NBA history.

In an interview with Miami Heat team broadcaster Eric Reed after Game 5, Wade was also not saying much about what he plans to do next.

Reed: "I remember visiting with you in the Cleveland locker room earlier this season and you said, for the first time in your life, you weren't sure about next season. I know you're not going to make any decisions now, but, what thoughts do you have about your future?" 

Wade: "I don't know. I said that at that time because it's true. I don't know going into the summer of my 15th year, turning 37 next year, there's a lot of variables that go into it. You sit down and you make the best decision for you and your family."