Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
Maybe, and maybe not.
The Heat shouldn’t be in a rush to make this move. The season is still young, and they have enough talent to turn it around. Furthermore, if Los Angeles does make that big move, this deal gets a lot less appealing.
On the other hand, if they’re still struggling leading up to the deadline, they may want to engage in a game of chicken with the Lakes. If they make this deal, and the Lakes don’t improve, it could be a franchise-altering decision.
After all, the upcoming draft class looks historic.
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Adding one of its elite prospects to a core composed of Bam Adebayo and Tyle Herro would put the Heat in an optimal position moving forward.
What does adding Butler do for the Heat?