Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
Yes. The Heat should break their historic pattern to make this trade.
Unless they make a surprise playoff run, of course. Any trade proposal made at this point in the season comes with caveats. The Heat could get their act together in time to make this suggestion look silly.
Let’s assume they don’t. If the Heat don’t advance past, say, the second round of the playoffs, this team is looking like they’re stuck in a rut. This would be the way to break out of it.
After all, it’s got them landing two significantly younger players in Anunoby and Trent Jr. It’s also got them landing a pair of first-round picks.
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This deal sets Miami up for the future without completely destroying its present.
What does it do for the Raptors?