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Rumor Opens Door For Miami Heat To Trade For Star They Need, But Itâs Not Giannis
TL;DR
The Miami Heat are rumored to be pursuing a trade for a much-needed star this summer, but it won't be Giannis Antetokounmpo. After a disappointing season that ended without playoff basketball, roster changes are expected.
Key points
- Miami Heat are rumored to pursue a trade for a star player.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is not the target for the Heat.
- The Heat missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
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A new rumor pushes the Miami Heat toward a trade this summer for the star they need, but itâs not Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Change is sure to come to the Heatâs roster this offseason. While they were linked to several trades before Februaryâs deadline, the front office ended up going with a conservative approach and did not make any meaningful additions to the roster. It cost them.
They barely made this yearâs NBA Play-In. In their first game of the tournament, they were matched up with a red-hot Charlotte Hornets team and had them dead to rights late in the fourth quarter. But they blew their lead and ended up falling in overtime. The loss means Miami wonât have playoff basketball for the first time since 2019. That just wonât do in South Beach.
Many will expect the Heat to go hard to make a trade for unhappy Milwaukee Bucks legend Antetokounmpo this summer. However, that will be a costly deal, and there is a serious risk in mortgaging the future for a 31-year-old whose body seems to be breaking down after 13 seasons and many playoff trips in the NBA. However, there may soon be a better option.
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Q&A
Who are the Miami Heat targeting in their trade rumors?
The Miami Heat are rumored to be looking for a star player, but specific names have not been disclosed, and it is confirmed that Giannis Antetokounmpo is not the target.
Why did the Miami Heat miss the playoffs this season?
The Miami Heat missed the playoffs after a disappointing performance in the NBA Play-In tournament, where they lost to the Charlotte Hornets despite having a late lead.
What changes are expected for the Miami Heat's roster this offseason?
Significant changes are anticipated for the Miami Heat's roster this offseason due to their underwhelming performance and failure to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
