Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, the Heat are something of a treadmill team too. They’re not on the mediocrity treadmill – they’re on the contention treadmill. 

It’s been this way for Miami since LeBron James skipped town. The Heat are good every year, and once in a while, they’re serious title contenders. 

That hasn’t been the case this season. It’s felt like a downward dip in the Heat’s cycle. When that happens, they typically respond by making a win-now trade. 

That’s what they’re doing here. Beal is better than Herro, so they’re acquiring him.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards & Miami Heat Updates

The Heat make a habit of upgrading their roster through trades. We can usually count on them to do it.