Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Kyle Lowry, 2023 First-Round Pick (Top 5 Protected – MIA) 

Miami Heat Receive: G D’Angelo Russell

With all of that being said, our idea of what makes for a great point guard has changed dramatically in recent years. 

For a long time, point guards were expected to be game managers. They brought the ball up the floor, called a play, made an initial pass, and reset the offense if the first motion didn’t work. 

Today, point guards play a variety of roles. Ben Simmons is a somewhat traditional one – besides the fact that he’s 6’10, of course. Steph Curry can – and will – shoot from anywhere.

James Harden isn’t a point guard, but at the same time, he is, isn’t he? 

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Meanwhile, Kyle Lowry has fused the position’s traditional responsibilities with an elite catch-and-shoot game. On the other hand, D’Angelo Russell thrives in the pick-and-roll, even if he doesn’t offer much else. 

Is he the right target for the Heat?