Hassan Whiteside hopes to quickly make a decision when free agency opens on July 1st.

"I really don't think it's about loyalty," said Whiteside. "I think it's just about the best situation for myself and that's what I think it is."

The Miami Heat have tried to take advantage of discussions with Whiteside before rival teams can meet with him on July 1st.

"I talked to Pat Riley probably two weeks ago," said Whiteside. "We had a meeting and we talked and it went good. And we'll see what happens."

Whiteside is considering other options in addition to the Heat.

"I didn't say it wouldn't be the best situation, but we're going to see what happens," he said. "So it's not that I'm really counting the Heat off or I'm counting on another team. It's just open."