Heat's one burning question that will dictate their trade deadline plans

"Are the Miami Heat willing to take a risk on Ja Morant, even if it comes at the expense of having one less trade asset to use in the event that Giannis Antetokounmpo hits the trade block during the offseason? This is the one burning question that will largely dictate how the Heat operates at the deadline. As ESPN's Bobby Marks echoes, the Heat can all but guarantee themselves Morant if they're willing to part ways with one of their first-round picks."

"However, with one less tradable draft pick in their arsenal, that could come at the expense of a fair shot at Giannis in the summer. It's one of those balancing acts that won't be easy for the Heat's front office to navigate over the next eight days. Does the Heat really think they have a good shot at Giannis? Ultimately, this could all come down to whether or not the Heat genuinely believes they have a decent shot at trading for Giannis or not."

The Heat face a deadline decision: acquire Ja Morant now by surrendering a first-round pick or retain that pick to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo in the summer. Trading a first-round pick would almost guarantee landing Morant but would remove a tradable asset that could be used in a potential Giannis offer. Front-office leaders must weigh the immediate upgrade of Morant against the larger reward and rarity of acquiring Giannis. Missing out on both players would leave the franchise without a clear path to superstar talent. The Heat's recent mediocrity without a true superstar increases pressure to prioritize transformational talent.

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