"The Miami Heat have been in the star business for about as long as Pat Riley's been with the organization. And right now, with apologies to Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, they don't really have the kind of perennial All-NBA threat they typically do. At least not yet. The Milwaukee Bucks have started playing better since Giannis returned to the lineup from injury, but if he ever makes the firm trade request, Miami feels like one of those locations that could make a 'list'."
"At 20-17, the Heat currently possesses the 17th-best offense and 3rd-best defense. They have played the sixth-toughest schedule with the fourth-easiest strength of schedule remaining, according to Tankathon. On paper, that's good news for Miami. It has struggled to consistently beat good teams, going 7-15 against teams with a .500 record or better - compared to 13-2 against teams below .500. That's been an ongoing trend the past three seasons, despite a stronger cast of young talent in a brand-new offense."
Miami Heat sit 20-17, tied with Orlando for the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games ahead of Chicago and two games behind fourth-seeded Toronto. The unofficial trade season began Dec. 15, when over 80 recently signed players became eligible to be traded, increasing roster-movement potential. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to Miami amid reported talks with Milwaukee, though no firm trade request appears to be in place. The Heat rank 17th in offense and third in defense, have faced a tough schedule, and struggle versus .500+ teams (7-15) while excelling against sub-.500 opponents (13-2).
Read at Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
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