Why this trade makes sense for the Miami Heat

Whether or not this trade makes sense for the Miami Heat is really up-in-the-air and dependent on what the priorities of this front-office are. Last year, Tyler Herro, Kendrick Nunn and Kelly Olynyk all played major roles in the Miami Heat’s NBA Finals run and after a slow start this season, they are finally back in the playoff picture and currently have the 4th best record in the Eastern Conference. 

While going out and getting Jerami Grant sounds great, the big question here is whether or not this move is really worth it for the Heat long-term. Grant is putting together a fantastic season and will likely be named this year’s Most Improved Player, but giving up two high-level second-year players and two future first-round picks could really cripple the Heat’s long-term success. 

This organization has proven that they can win now with the roster and coaching staff that they have, so why shake things up instead of trying to make it back to the NBA Finals with the team you currently have? 

When he has been on the court, Jimmy Butler has been a legit MVP candidate for the Heat and at full strength, they are a very dangerous team, so they could potentially be better off by holding onto the young assets that they have and continuing to develop them further. 

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The addition of Jerami Grant though would definitely make the Miami Heat a formidable threat to the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Having three All-Star caliber talents would increase the Heat’s chances of winning a title this season, especially since they would still have solid role players around their star trio. 

This trade scenario really is a “toss-up” for the Miami Heat, but the decision comes down to whether or not they want to win now or long-term.