This Heat-Rockets trade features Victor Oladipo to Miami

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Why This Trade Makes Sense For The Miami Heat

Victor Oladipo to the Heat trade rumors have been going on long before the season began and even though he was just traded to the Rockets, he could be there just for a matter of weeks. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reports that Houston could still flip Oladipo as he still hopes to find his way to Miami.

This would be a major addition for the Miami Heat in their efforts to get back to the NBA Finals because it gives them a solidified offensive talent. Jimmy Butler, when fully healthy, is the only reliable scorer on this team and while Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and Bam Adebayo all have their moments, they are still young players who are growing.

Jimmy Butler and Victor Oladipo together on the wing with shooters like Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson would make this Heat team extremely efficient and one of the better passing teams in the NBA. Their style of play would be virtually unguardable since they can kick the ball out for three-pointers, they could beat their opponents off-the-drive, or they could find the big man Adebayo underneath for an easy dunk. 

The only question is what the Heat would have to give up in return for Oladipo. Houston would definitely want a decent sized trade package for the former NBA All-Star player, which could mean they would want young talents such as Tyler Herro and/or Kendrick Nunn, plus some first-round picks.

With Brooklyn having a three-headed monster in KD, Kyrie and Harden now, the Heat need to make a move to catch up to them and have a chance at defending their title as Eastern Conference Champions, which is why trading for Oladipo may be a given for Miami.

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