"The Miami Heat are operating under the assumption that they're going to have a real shot to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo during the offseason, but one bold trade from the Milwaukee Bucks at this year's NBA Trade Deadline could blow up the team's plan. That's why it's imperative that the Bucks don't find a way to trade for Ja Morant."
"The thinking here is that if the Bucks could find a way to acquire Morant, Giannis would be less likely to demand a trade and perhaps would even sign an extension with the team this summer. It's far from a guarantee, but it would certainly give the Bucks a better chance of that playing out during the offseason. Disaster could be awaiting the Heat this summer"
The Miami Heat assume they will have a strong opportunity to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo during the offseason. A bold Milwaukee Bucks trade for Ja Morant at the NBA Trade Deadline could derail that plan. Milwaukee has limited trade assets but desperation could increase motivation to acquire Morant. Acquiring Morant could reduce the likelihood Giannis demands a trade and could raise the chance he signs an extension with the Bucks. If Giannis signs an extension, the Heat's offseason strategy aimed at acquiring him would collapse. The Heat have structured a rebuild around that possibility, creating significant risk.
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