The Oklahoma City Thunder's visit to Miami highlights the disparity in first-round picks available for trade, with the Thunder holding ten and the Heat possessing just one.
The Heat currently owe a lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick to the Thunder. This pick will convert to an unprotected one in 2026 if not conveyed.
Due to NBA trading rules, the Heat can only deal their 2030 or 2031 unprotected first-round pick, which is a significant limitation for future trades.
The lack of tradeable first-round picks for the Heat is a direct result of previous trades, including those to acquire Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier.
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