The Miami Heat is one of the teams in the NBA that is always on the hunt for a superstar player. Usually, they feel great about their chances of signing a premier free agent. They also believe that players will want to stay if they make a big trade, as well.
Miami hasn’t won a title since LeBron James left the Heat in 2016. Jimmy Butler helped them make the Finals in both 2020 and 2023, but neither resulted in a championship. The Heat have been much better this season than many pundits believed they would be, and they could be looking to make a move.
One trade proposal from Bleacher Report has the Heat adding a superstar forward to help them in their pursuit of competing in the Eastern Conference. In fact, adding Zion Williamson would be a massive swing for them.
GettyPelicans forward Zion Williamson runs down the court. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Miami Heat Make Massive Move for Zion Williamson in Bold Trade Idea
Here is the full trade proposal:
Terry Rozier, Pelle Larsson, and Simone Fontecchio to the New Orleans Pelicans for Zion Williamson.
This would be a massive win for the Heat if they were able to pull off a trade like this. Rozier is still under investigation by the feds, so it’s unlikely that any team would want to trade for him. That’s especially true for a superstar player like Williamson.
The Pelicans have been reportedly looking to unload Williamson for the first halfway decent offer they get. Williamson has had issues staying healthy and in shape for his entire career. When he is on the floor, he is one of the best players in the league.
Williamson has played just 11 games this season. Last year, he only played in 30. This season, Williamson has put up the worst stats of his career, which is why his value is so low. Miami would love to add him for the few assets listed in this trade.
GettyPat Riley speaks to the media. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Heat Linked to Multiple High-Value Trade Targets
Besides Williamson, the Heat have been linked to multiple other star players. They will likely kick the tires on a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, as well. Of course, the Bucks will want much more in return for Antetokounmpo than something like this.
Miami was unwilling to put Tyler Herro in a trade for Damian Lillard, and that ended up being a smart move. Herro is someone that both the Pelicans and the Bucks would likely ask for in return for the superstars that they have. Milwaukee could even ask for Bam Adebayo in addition to Herro.
The Heat sit ninth in the Eastern Conference standings at the moment. It wouldn’t make a lot of sense for them to make a massive trade unless they are able to move into the top six of the standings. At that point, they can make a move to try and compete for the title this year.
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