Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal 

The Heat need a 4. Let’s start there. 

In 2022-23, they’ve been mostly running Jimmy Butler at the position. That doesn’t feel tenable. In fact, playing their best player out of position may account for their 7-8 start. 

Collins would give them some much-needed frontcourt size. Moreover, he’d improve their spacing. That would hold particularly true in small-ball line-ups featuring him at the 5. 

Still, he’s also a perfect fit with the starting group. Collins is a solid defender, and that’s all you need to be next to Bam Adebayo.

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All told, this is a perfect fit for Miami and a win-now upgrade at the same time. 

What does this deal do for the Hawks?