Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: F Hayward Highsmith, 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – MIA) 

Miami Heat Receive: F/C Naz Reid 

On the other hand, need isn’t the only consideration an employer makes in their hiring process. 

They may also look at desired salary. That’s a regular question on a job application. If you fill in one million dollars a year, you’re not likely to get that cashier position. 

NBA teams make the same considerations when acquiring players.

They need to consider what a player is likely to be worth on the open market, and then, whether they ought to pay it. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves & Miami Heat Updates

Any team acquiring Naz Reid will have to ask themselves those questions. He’s due for free agency this summer, and he may get a significant pay raise. 

Should the Heat be the ones to give it to him?