The Miami Heat are one team who could make a drastic change this offseason. With multiple star players set to hit the trade block, the Heat have the assets to potentially make a blockbuster deal.
Bleacher Report released an article, proposing five trades that could happen this offseason. One trade has the Heat acquiring Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. The trade proposal is:
Heat receive: G Ja Morant
Bucks receive: F Andrew Wiggins and G Davion Mitchell
"Memphis Grizzlies fans may still be expecting a pick or two for Ja Morant, but it's hard to imagine his current trade value being better than Trae Young's was when the Atlanta Hawks dealt him," the article wrote. "At this point, given his robust history of injuries and suspensions, as well as his continued struggles as a jump shooter, the rebuilding Grizzlies should just be happy to be getting out of Morant's contract without taking on too much longterm money. Andrew Wiggins' and Davion Mitchell's deals both expire after next season, and Memphis will be able to keep building around Cedric Coward and Zach Edey after this deal."
Morant is not the same player as his playoff seasons with the Grizzlies but at only 26 years old, he still has the opportunity to revive his career in terms of being that All-Star caliber scorer he used to be. The Heat have had issues in the backcourt over the past couple of seasons and bringing in a player like Morant could really energize this rotation.
"So why would the Miami Heat take on the risk," the article asked. "Well, for one thing, they're obviously not giving up much star power here. Wiggins and Mitchell have both been helpful this season, but they're not foundational talents. Morant, when he's right, can be. And if there's an organization in the league that would be right to have confidence in its ability to rehab a great talent, it's Miami. If they were able to do just that, a trio with Morant, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro is certainly more interesting than the current core."
The Grizzlies seem to be focused on going all in towards a rebuild. After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. at the trade deadline, people are predicting Morant to be next. Andrew Wiggins will have his player option up this summer and it will be $30 million if he opts in. He would be a good veteran to surround with young talent as the team presumably begins their rebuild. Davion Mitchell has been a strong player for Miami since he joined but with Morant coming into the fold along with Kasparas Jakucionis in the mix, there wouldn't be much of a role for him in the Heat's rotation.
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