"Giannis Antetokounmpo or not, the Miami Heat may be inching closer to making an NBA Trade Deadline move (or moves) that will help them "fortify their asset war chest." According to this recent report from Kelly Ilko, the hope is that such a move would help Miami position itself to land a superstar in the near future. Honestly, this is a move (or pivot) that many in the fanbase have been asking for."
"Well, a big-picture win-win. I do suppose that Miami would suffer some this season. Trading any veteran of substance would certainly hurt the Heat's chances of making the playoffs. But I think that's a small sacrifice that this front office should be willing to take if it gives them a better shot at a superstar in the near future. After all, even in a best-case scenario for this season, the Heat aren't likely to make mu"
The Miami Heat are reportedly considering smaller-scale Trade Deadline moves to accumulate draft capital and position themselves to pursue a superstar. The team currently has only two tradable first-round picks, limiting their ability to make a top-tier offer. Targeted deadline trades involving veterans such as Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, or Tyler Herro could net another first-round pick and materially improve trade flexibility now or if a superstar is moved in the summer. Such moves would likely weaken short-term playoff odds but could be viewed as an acceptable sacrifice to increase long-term championship potential.
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