The basketball future of Dwyane Wade remains afloat with the 36-year-old NBA veteran yet to officially sign a new lease with the Miami Heat. Based on interviews, it seems that “The Flash” sees himself playing only for the Heat, at least for the coming year.

This puts a lid on previous reports that the NBA all-star guard had reportedly received offers to play in China from two China Basketball Association (CBA) teams. The speculation makes sense since Wade does have a signature sneaker line in China, the South China Morning Post reported.

However, Wade made it clear that if ever he would play this 2018-19 season that it would only be for the Miami Heat and nowhere else. It also puts a close to rumors linking him to a possible reunion with LeBron James who is now with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Apparently, the 15-year NBA veteran is keeping his options open. Right now, Wade reveals how he is trying to get his mind and body in the proper mindset. Whatever happens, moving forward, he adds that he is ready to play.

By limiting his choice to the Heat, the only way that this may happen is if he agrees to receive less money. The Heat is already above the NBA salary cap and into the luxury tax line. This means that Wade may be offered only a maximum of $5.3 million taxpayer mid-level exception or a lower $2.3 million veteran minimum.

Wade is confident that a resolution to it all will come at some point and will come out in the open. For now, everything is being worked out. The worst case scenario would see the three-time NBA champion retire if all else fails.

Retiring seems farfetched considering Wade’s willingness to play as well as the Heat wanting him back. Miami Heat president Pat Riley mentioned how he wanted Wade back, believing that the shooting guard still has some left in the tank, AP News said.

It has been a bumpy ride for Wade who jumped to the Chicago Bulls in 2016 and then the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017. He found himself going back in South Beach by the February 2018 trade deadline as the Cavs were trying to retool in preparation for the playoffs.

Wade prides himself with a colorful resume that includes three NBA titles (2006, 2012 and 2013). He was the NBA Finals MVP in 2006 and has made the All-NBA First Team twice. Should he retire, “The Flash” has practically done it all that any NBA player would want in a colorful professional basketball career.