Miami Heat Land Harrison Barnes In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but it feels a bit wrong to apply that to NBA players. How about this? One team’s upgrade is another team’s upgrade, as well.

The Heat, in simple terms, are flipping the worst player in this trade for the second-best one. Duncan Robinson was virtually unplayable in the 2021-22 playoffs due to his defensive limitations. Moving him for Harrison Barnes is a coup for Miami.

It’s especially convenient that they have a vacancy at his position. Granted, Barnes won’t be a perfect substitute for the departed P.J. Tucker. Still, he’ll be a more than sufficient one.

In fact, he’ll be an upgrade in some respects. Barnes isn’t as relentless a defensive presence as Tucker, but he’s roughly equal as a floor-spacer and a superior shot creator to boot.

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He’d be a great addition to the Miami Heat ahead of the 2022-23 season – And if history tells us anything about the Heat, it’s that they tend to make great additions.

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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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