Breaking: Miami Heat Acquire Trevor Ariza For Meyers Leonard And A Second-Round Pick

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The Maimi Heat was one of the contenders that were seeking to make a move before the deadline, perhaps adding experienced veterans who could help their Finals push. Jimmy Butler and the Heat made the Finals just last season, and they could possibly do it again.

Recently, the Miami Heat have executed a trade that seems to be a win-now move. They have traded Meyers Leonard and a future second-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Trevor Ariza.

Trevor Ariza is a former NBA champion who has a lot of experience as a 3 and D player. The Miami Heat have been known to take chances on older veterans such as Andre Iguodala, and perhaps this could be a similar move. Ariza’s positive basketball IQ and championship experience will be useful on the roster, as Ariza knows what it takes to win. Sending out Meyers Leonard and a pick for a potential contributor is a solid move which improves their depth.

With this trade, the Oklahoma City Thunder get another pick, while the Miami Heat improves their bench. While Trevor Ariza is way past his prime, but his knowledge will be invaluable to a team that has gotten close to the championship but couldn’t quite make it. Trevor Ariza is someone who won’t get huge minutes, yet his presence will still be felt.

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The Vy Lee Tran is a Senior Writer for Fadeaway World, specializing in trade scenarios, blockbuster trades, and the NBA salary cap. He graduated from Earlham College with honors and a B. A. in English.He is an avid fan of the NBA as a whole and thinks Stephen Curry is quite easily a top-10 player of all time. In his free time, you can find Lee playing basketball and working on his 3PT jumper. Expertise: NBA, Trade Scenarios, CBA, Salary Cap, Player BreakdownsFavorite Team: New Orleans Pelicans Featured On Sports Illustrated, HoopsHype, Heavy
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