This Heat-Suns Trade Features Chris Paul

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Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal 

Sure, Paul has declined. He’s not capable of being the second option on a contender anymore. Luckily, that’s not what the Heat would be asking him to do. 

Realistically, the Point God would be fourth in this team’s pecking order. All told, he’l be behind Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro in this team’s pecking order. 

In all likelihood, that means spacing the floor and making good decisions. Paul can still do that. In fact, at his age, that might be a perfect job description for him. 

This isn’t a surefire deal for the Heat. If Paul continues to decline, they’re saddling themselves with an extra year of contract for no reason.

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At the same time, he should be good enough to make this team considerably more competitive in 2022-23. Even at his advanced age. 

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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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