3 Bold Trades To Send Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Miami Heat

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Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: G Kyle Lowry, G Tyler Herro, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: G Shai GIlgeous-Alexander

If it feels like the Oklahoma City Thunder are getting shortchanged in this deal to you, we’ve got two explanations.

The first is that you’re not considering the team’s organizational philosophy. This team loves draft capital. Both of these picks are valuable. The ’23 selection is highly unlikely to convey in the lottery, but at the same time, the NBA is an unpredictable place. One injury could lead to a disaster of a season for the Miami Heat.

Meanwhile, who knows where they’ll be by 2027. Granted, trading them Gilgeous-Alexander hurts the odds of the team collapsing by then. Still, Jimmy Butler is aging. Anything is possible between now and then.

Our other explanation is that you’re selling Tyler Herro short. The 22-year-old has all the potential to grow into a Gilgeous-Alexander level contributor.

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In fact, that could be part of why the Thunder reject this deal. If they fear that Herro poses a threat to their rebuild, they may need to find a third team who’d like to acquire him at the expense of (what else) draft capital.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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