The Miami Heat are one team who could be active this offseason. After striking out at the trade deadline by making zero moves, the team will enter the offseason with a multitude of assets including both players and draft picks. The big name will be Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo when it comes to trade discussions and a deal certainly would not be cheap for Miami. It may be time for the team to part with their longest-tenured All-Star.
CBS Sports released a new article, highlighting some of the biggest trade candidates this offseason. Surprisingly, longtime Heat center Bam Adebayo was included on the list.
"I'm just going to throw out another name here," the article wrote. "He probably won't hit the market. He's treated as sacred by his organization. I'd just like to ask... how long are the Heat going to be okay as a directionless Play-In team? They're headed for a fourth straight Play-In berth. They have no obvious path out of the middle of the East unless they can land Antetokounmpo. They have no star-level young player ready to lift them internally. So... is there a godfather offer out there somewhere for Bam Adebayo? Someone is probably eager to make it. Whether or not the Heat even pick up the phone is another matter. Now probably isn't the time, but how many more Play-In Tournaments do the Heat plan to participate in?"
Adebayo has been the anchor for this Heat roster for most of the season. He missed some time early on but the 28-year-old is having one of his best seasons to date. After not adding anybody at the deadline, the Heat's playoff prospects will largely rely on his play. After finishing the last two seasons as a Play-In caliber team, there is hope the team can clinch a playoff spot this season.
This summer, the Heat will have Norman Powell and Terry Rozier's contracts off the books. Powell has played well this season, prompting debate about whether or not to re-sign him. With those expiring contracts, the Heat could trade Adebayo and opt to start a rebuild or they could use that money to go after some big-name players. Either way, a make-or-break offseason is on the horizon for Pat Riley and company.
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