Miami Heat Receive: F/C Marcus Morris Sr., G Reggie Jackson 

Los Angeles Clippers Receive: G Kyle Lowry, G/F Caleb Martin 

Meanwhile, making trades that build an NBA contender isn’t easy, either. 

A rebuilding team has a simpler assignment. They should collect as many first-round picks and young players as possible. There is simply less to consider in that position. 

Contending teams need to maintain their chemistry. They need to make upgrades at the margins. If they’re low on draft capital – which many contending teams are – it becomes even more challenging. 

Both of the teams involved here are light on draft capital.

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Yet, they’d both like to improve. If they’re going to do so, they may need to get creative. 

What does this deal do for the Heat?