Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
The Heat doesn’t need to ask themselves if they want to pay Reid this summer. They need to ask themselves if this is a fair price in the event that he’s a rental.
It is. Highsmith is not the same calibre of player, and that distant swap may not even convey. Reid is worth the price they’re paying here, even for half a season.
At the same time, he may be a long-term fit. Reid’s ability to space the floor and defend the rim makes him an interesting pairing with Bam Adebayo.
They could likely share the frontcourt with Jimmy Butler on a full-time basis.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves & Miami Heat Updates
Even if they can’t, they surely can play together for spells. In that event, the Heat would be using Reid as a backup, but at least he couldn’t have two guys in his way as he does in Minnesota.
Meanwhile, the Heat would be lucky to employ him as their backup big man. Should the Timberwolves let them?
