Brooklyn Nets receive: G Tyler Herro, 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA) 

Miami Heat receive: G/F Mikal Bridges, F Royce O’Neale 

Of course, nobody needs to tell the Nets about the need for an offensive focal point. Up until recently, they had three. 

You know the story. You’ve probably read it here before. The Nets had Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. Now, they’ve got Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Ben Simmons, Dorrian Finney-Smith, and a boatload of draft capital. 

The Nets were supposed to be an offensive juggernaut. Now, they’re supposed to be a defensive one, but that isn’t exactly working either. Perhaps what they need is balance. 

With that said, if you’re looking for evidence of offensive supremacy, look no further than the James Harden for Ben Simmons trade.

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The Nets traded an offensive wizard with limited defense for an elite defender with offensive limitations. It may have been the beginning of the end. 

Does this deal get them back on the right track?