""No, NBA media outlets are not contractually obligated to mention the Miami Heat every time a star potentially becomes available," Bailey wrote. "They just come up often because the organization has so often gone star-hunting. And in this case, the star would fit pretty well. "They have one of the league's best bigs in Bam Adebayo. And while pairing him with Tyler Herro theoretically gives Miami a strong inside-out duo, the Heat have typically been worse with Herro on the floor in the playoffs."
"While this isn't my biggest reason, the Terry Rozier situation still looms. Until there's resolution, Miami should not in any way, shape or form look to acquire any Hornets player - especially after it was hosed by the league. We aren't privy to the conversations behind closed doors, but one could assume those two sides aren't on the best terms after Charlotte didn't warn Miami prior to the trade."
LaMelo Ball was reportedly open to being traded after a poor start in Charlotte, and he publicly denied those trade rumors. Trade speculation linked him to the Miami Heat, citing Bam Adebayo's interior presence and the potential for Ball to serve as a playmaking partner. Concerns about Tyler Herro's playoff performance were raised as a caveat. The unresolved Terry Rozier situation creates a trust and relationship barrier between the teams that argues against Miami pursuing any Hornets players. Ball remains an elite facilitator but has not yet established himself as a proven winning player.
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