"If the Miami Heat end up pivoting away from a Giannis Antetokounmpo chase this offseason, Donovan Mitchell is likely going to emerge as the next superstar trade target they're going to strongly pursue. As a star player whom the Heat have been interested in before, it'd be surprising if he wasn't already on their current radar. That's because Mitchell just has one guaranteed year left on his contract before he can opt out of his deal (after the 2026-27 season) with the Cleveland Cavaliers."
"Mitchell notoriously expressed interest in the Heat before he was ultimately traded to the Cavs a few years ago, and is reportedly close with Bam Adebayo. With the Heat in desperate need of a star player to rejuvenate the franchise, there's reason to believe that Mitchell could be exactly what Miami needs in a "plan B" to Giannis. How aggressive will the Heat pursue a star player?"
Miami Heat could pivot from pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo and target Donovan Mitchell as their primary trade target. Mitchell has one guaranteed year remaining on his contract before a post-2026-27 opt-out with the Cleveland Cavaliers, creating a decision point for an extension or exploring other destinations. Mitchell previously showed interest in the Heat and maintains reported closeness with Bam Adebayo, making him a plausible fit. Miami needs a star to rejuvenate the franchise, and Mitchell represents a realistic Plan B compared with Giannis. The Heat's level of aggression will depend on which superstars become available and Mitchell's willingness to move.
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