Is there a more present-focused organization in the NBA than the Miami Heat?
Seriously, when was the last time this team was rebuilding? When LeBron James left so many seasons ago, many expected the Heat to shift their focus to draft capital and young players. They were mistaken. Even when Chris Bosh had to retire prematurely due to health issues, this team kept plugging away.
On the other hand, is there a more future-focused organization in the NBA than the Oklahoma City Thunder? This team has amassed a collection of draft capital that eclipses the next largest one in NBA history. They’re comfortably losing now if it means winning big down the road.
With that philosophy in mind, could this team possibly move Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Some rumors have emerged suggesting he’s unhappy with this team’s perpetual tank job.
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Even if he isn’t, could they soon acquire enough talent that his presence makes tanking impossible?
If the team is unwilling to take that risk, here are three trades that send SGA to the Miami Heat.