This Heat-Bulls trade sends Zach LaVine to South Beach

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Miami Heat Receive: G Zach LaVine

Chicago Bulls Receive: G Tyler Herro, G Goran Dragic

This trade seems very simple since it is only involving three total players, but there would likely have to either be a third team involved in this deal or the Heat would have to include more value for the Bulls to show interest in trading away their star player. 

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For some reason, the Heat view Tyler Herro as a generational talent when he simply is nothing more than a role player for them. He had his moments in the playoffs last year and has put together some solid performances this season, but Herro is not close to being one of the top players on this team and should’ve been traded by the Heat for Kyle Lowry at the NBA trade deadline this year. 

While he actually still has value, trading Tyler Herro would be a very good idea for the Heat, as would trading away Goran Dragic. The veteran guard just turned 35-years-old and will be entering the final year of his contract should the Heat opt into his 2021-22 team option, which is why he also will be a player available on the trade market this summer. 

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Both Dragic and Herro are definitely intriguing names for the Bulls in a potential trade for Zach LaVine given their need for some point guard/backcourt depth, but at the same time, is this truly enough value for the Bulls to give their prized asset? 

Let’s take a look at this trade from each team’s perspective and truly see if this is a trade both the Bulls and Heat should pursue in the offseason. 

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