Haslem reflects, bids farewell after 20 years. And Heat personnel notes

Heat legend Udonis Haslem, who retired last month after 20 years with the franchise, reflected on his career in a social media post on Friday.

“20 years... It’s impossible to put into words what these last 20 years have meant. But y’all know me. I’m damn sure gonna try,” Haslem wrote on Instagram.

“I consider myself extremely blessed to say I can leave this game with no regrets. The championships, the accolades, the brotherhood, man it’s hard not to be at peace. Undrafted to a 3 [time] champion, All Rookie Second Team, Teammate of the Year, the oldest player to play in an NBA Finals game, Miami Heat’s all time leading rebounder and longest tenured player, the list goes on.

“Shout out to my real #OGs, the teammates that let me be their #OG, and to my family for staying ten toes down through it all... Although this journey has had its ups and downs, I am truly thankful and have no complaints at all... All the way down to leaving money on the table to stay in my city!! You, Miami made it all worth it!! #three0five4life

“I will always be the #OG, but now it’s time for the family man and the businessman to get to work. #therealonesshineinthdark

“40, see you in the rafters soon. Until then, #OG out.”

He ended the post with a heart emoji.

Haslem has said he wants to remain around the team in retirement. He has spoken of becoming an active Heat minority owner, but nothing apparently has materialized yet on that front.

LILLARD DRAGS ON

▪ With the Portland Trail Blazers feeling no urgency to complete a Damian Lilard trade — and their executives on vacation — there doesn’t appear to be anything imminent in the Heat’s pursuit of a trade for the seven-time All Star guard.

Lillard is not inclined to expand his list of preferred destinations beyond Miami, according to someone with knowledge of the situation.

▪ Though the Heat has expressed interest in re-signing wing Jamal Cain to a two-way contract, Cain prefers a standard contract and continues to talk to other teams about that. The Heat gave him a qualifying offer in late June, allowing Miami to retain him if it chooses.

▪ The Heat has spoken with athletic Northwestern forward Chase Audige about a training camp invitation, but his agent declined to say if he would accept it. Former Southern Cal forward Drew Peterson already has agreed to a training camp contract with the Heat. Both played on the Heat’s Summer League team.

▪ With the Lillard situation in flux, the Heat remains deliberate in its search to fill two open standard roster spots. The Heat can offer only minimum deals.

Christian Wood and Kelly Oubre are arguably the two most accomplished players left in free agency — and Wood has been linked to Miami in media reports — but both players are seeking more than minimum contracts. Their agents declined to say if there have been conversations with the Heat.

There have been conversations between the Heat and the representation for free agent guard Goran Dragic, who would welcome a return to the team. Any Heat decision on Dragic likely would come later in the summer.