Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
The Miami Heat would have to take this deal if it was on the table. No matter how they feel about Simmons, it’s easy to justify.
If they’re not high on him, they’re trading Adebayo, Herro, and draft capital for Durant. It’s a steep price – in fact, it’s about the best offer that’s rumored to be available for Durant. With that said, this is Kevin Durant we’re talking about.
On the other hand, if they do like Simmons, and see a vision for him with the team, this is a steal for the Heat. They’re landing a top-5 player and another star in exchange for Adebayo and Herro.
The former is one of the league’s best defensive bigs, and a high-quality playmaker to boot. The latter is somewhere between a budding star and a perennial Sixth Man of the Year candidate.
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Even if he’s the former, the Heat shouldn’t hesitate to part with him here. For the last time: they’d be acquiring Kevin Durant.