Heat are finally dealt golden opportunity to trade Tyler Herro

"And, at least from the Heat's perspective, there's a world where a Herro for Young swap would certainly help. In theory, the Heat could use a playmaker, and with Norman Powell brilliantly filling the role of Herro so far this season, you can't help but wonder if Miami would be open to such a swap. Especially if it wouldn't cost Miami a future first-round pick, this could be an option that looks more and more realistic for the team."

"Of course, that's far from a guarantee, but it's certainly a conversation that the Heat should be open to. Don't get it twisted; Young is far from the ideal "star" trade target for the Heat. He is just as much of a liability as Herro is on the defensive end of the floor, and wouldn't solve this team's limited ceiling problem."

Atlanta plans to find a trade for Trae Young and a deal appears likely before the deadline. Miami has the option to trade Tyler Herro and may view a Herro-for-Young swap as a roster shake-up that provides a ball-handler and playmaker. Norman Powell has filled Herro's role this season, lowering the urgency to retain Herro. Both Young and Herro present defensive liabilities and would not eliminate the Heat's ceiling concerns. A swap that avoids surrendering a future first-round pick would increase feasibility. Teams sometimes gain momentum and roster clarity from targeted personnel changes.

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