Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
This would be a bold move for Miami. We’re not going to claim that it’s some kind of a no-brainer.
As it stands, this team is 4-7. They’re not exactly in an opportune position to make a win-now trade. At the same time, when has that ever stopped the Heat?
Tanking is not part of this organization’s DNA. If the Heat can make a move to improve, they usually do it. In spite of all the pieces they’re giving up here, this deal ought to improve them.
After all, it has them landing Kevin Durant. It feels fair to say that he’d be forming the NBA’s best duo with Jimmy Butler. Otherwise, this team would be populated with role players – but two superstars and a strong supporting cast can be a championship formula.
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Meanwhile, the Heat could probably make a major signing next summer and have on more year with great championship odds in 2023-24 before this tandem starts to age out of its prime.
If they win an NBA title together, it will have been worth any number of quality players.