Miami Heat Receive: G Danny Green, F Furkan Korkmaz, No. 23 Pick
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G/F Duncan Robinson
Before getting too outraged, there are a lot of contexts to take into consideration with this hypothetical NBA trade scenario that could change one’s perception.
Why would a team want to trade for Danny Green after his torn ACL injury? Look no further than his $10.0 million expiring salary being fully non-guaranteed before July 1 — meaning a suitor could clear all of that in cap space by waiving him.
If the Heat sought to rid themselves of Robinson’s five-year, $90 million contract extension, taking on a non-guaranteed deal like Green’s would be a perfect option to consider. They’d need to take on Furkan Korkmaz’s $5.0 million salary, but overall, would save $11.9 million for 2022-23.
Since the 76ers’ 2023 first-round pick belongs to the Brooklyn Nets, the Stepien rule prevents them from trading the No. 23 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft until after the selection is announced. This deal would need to be made after the pick is read essentially.
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If the 76ers are going to mostly be limited to attaching the No. 23 pick to Green’s expiring deal for potential trade options, taking a flier on a player like Robinson could be intriguing.
Let’s look closer at the case for this NBA trade scenario from the perspective of both the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers.
