Why The Trade Benefits The Miami Heat

Whether it has been Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, or Donovan Mitchell, Miami has been linked to many superstars in order to build a big three.

Pat Riley built a variation of a “big three” last offseason when Kyle Lowry was acquired in a trade with the Toronto Raptors. He joined Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo as the star power in Miami.

Now, a franchise that once brought LeBron James and Chris Bosh to town to team up with Dwyane Wade could do it once again a decade later.

Beal missed some time this season but continues to be one of the best scoring threats in the league. His numbers dipped a bit this season, averaging just 23.2 points per game, compared to 30+ over the last two years. He would solidify the shooting guard position with Herro and Robinson being sent away in this deal.

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The Heat would be even more difficult to defend because of their inside and outside presence. Integrating a player with the ability to run high ball screens, be deployed in off-ball screening actions, and be a dribble handoff partner with Bam Adebayo sounds like an ideal fit.

Should the Heat actually pull off a blockbuster trade this offseason, Beal would be the ideal candidate to pursue. Moving on from Tyler Herro would be a tough move to make, but getting Beal would make the move worthwhile.