The Miami Heat are a team that is clearly in need of a change, as they are currently a play-in tier team despite the presence of All-Stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo on the roster. They need a true difference-making player that could potentially help them get out of the Eastern Conference and win a championship.
There have been some reports that suggested Trae Young could potentially be the next star on a rookie max contract extension that will request a trade. There is no doubt that he would want to go to a team that can be competitive with his addition immediately. The Miami Heat are a team that fits that description, and some have already suggested that they are the perfect landing spot for Trae Young. Here is our trade scenario that would move him to Miami in a three-team deal.
Miami Heat Receive: Trae Young
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Onyeka Okongwu
Atlanta Hawks Receive: Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Devonte Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Dyson Daniels, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2029 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2024 First-Round Pick (NOP), 2026 First-Round Pick (NOP)
The Miami Heat would loop the New Orleans Pelicans in to ensure the Atlanta Hawks get more draft compensation. The Pelicans, in turn, would receive win-now players who could help them win immediately with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. This trade could potentially be a good move for all three teams involved, and here is why each team should make this trade.
The Miami Heat Create An An Elite Big 3
Jimmy Butler is a superstar that has shown he can lead a team to the NBA Finals, but he has not managed to do it since the 2019-20 season. He is still playing at a high level, and it is clear that the Miami Heat needs to add more talent around him. The move that makes the most sense involves sending out Tyler Herro and draft compensation and trying to get another top-20 player to put next to Jimmy Butler. In this trade scenario, Kyle Lowry would also be traded for salary-matching purposes.
Trading for Trae Young would give the Miami Heat a top-tier point guard that is capable of shooting from 3PT range and also possesses elite playmaking ability. He is currently averaging 27.5 PPG, 2.9 RPG, and 9.8 APG. It must be noted, however, that Trae Young has been slightly inefficient this year. As of right now, he is only shooting 42.2% from the field and 31.4% from the 3PT range.
Even though he is having a rough shooting year, Trae Young’s talent is absolutely worth making a huge deal for, especially if you can put him next to two star-level players. There is no doubt that he is still one of the most talented playmakers in the league, and a new situation could help him succeed.
The Miami Heat are overall a good defensive team, and perhaps Erik Spoelstra can get Trae Young to buy in on that end of the floor. Though he will always have limitations on the defensive end, putting Trae Young on a team that can cover for that could be a good move. Young is an offensive powerhouse that could take the Heat offense to the next level, and that happening could help them take the next step as a team. The Miami Heat are a bottom-10 offense this year in terms of ORTG, and it’s clear they need an offensive difference-maker like Trae Young to help them in that area.
Though losing Tyler Herro would hurt for the Miami Heat since he’s having an elite year, most people would agree that adding Trae Young would be the right move since he is a better player. Trae Young could make life easier for Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo on the offensive end, and his addition would put the Miami Heat on the level of true contenders in the Eastern Conference.
The New Orleans Pelicans Address Their Weaknesses
The New Orleans Pelicans have been a solid team this year, even though stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have missed a fairly large number of games. They could be a threat to win the Western Conference, and the key for them will be to add win-now veterans that can help them really help them in areas where they struggle. The Pelicans are the least active jump-shooting team, and they clearly need to improve in that department.
Adding a player like Bogdan Bogdanovic could potentially help them improve in that area, as he can hit a variety of jump shots and is currently an elite 3PT shooter with good volume. As of right now, Bogdanovic is shooting 38% from the 3PT range on 8.1 attempts. He could help the Pelicans address their lack of scoring on the bench or even start at the shooting guard position. He fills a clear need for the Pelicans, and there is no doubt his addition would help them offensively.
Another weakness for the New Orleans Pelicans has been their lack of rim protection this year. They are a top 5 team in DRTG right now despite that issue, and if they add a rim protector they could end up with the best defense in the entire league. Jonas Valanciunas and Larry Nance Jr. are both solid players, but neither really is a huge deterrent around the rim. Onyeka Okongwu would likely fill a high-minute backup role behind Jonas Valanciunas and give them a defensive presence and athletic lob threat.
The New Orleans Pelicans would have to send out two young players in this deal in Jaxson Hayes and Dyson Daniels, as well as two first-round picks in this trade scenario. They have a large number of first-round picks, and moving two of them wouldn’t be a big deal if that meant they would become a legitimate championship threat this season. Obviously, this is contingent on Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram being healthy, but this trade would be a win-now move that could increase their ceiling with everyone available.
The Atlanta Hawks Get A Huge Package With Young Prospects And Picks
The Atlanta Hawks would need a huge trade return to move Trae Young, and this deal would get them that. Though they would have to move Bogdan Bogdanovic and Onyeka Okongwu in this trade scenario, getting five first-round picks and a number of young players could definitely be appealing for them if they are trying to move Young. They would likely build around All-Star Dejounte Murray, who would get to play his natural PG position.
Tyler Herro is obviously the headliner in this deal, and there’s no doubt that he’s a solid centerpiece for a Trae Young deal. He is currently averaging 21.2 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 4.4 APG while shooting a blistering 39.2% from beyond the arc. He could form a dynamic backcourt on the Hawks with star Dejounte Murray, and ensure that the team is still competitive immediately.
There is no doubt that Tyler Herro is a fantastic shot-creator, and he has thrived in a starting role with the Miami Heat this year. Being trusted even more offensively could help him take the next step as a player, and he would be able to have a huge role on the Atlanta Hawks, possibly even becoming their go-to scorer after Trae Young gets moved.
The young prospects that the Atlanta Hawks would get from the New Orleans Pelicans would be Jaxson Hayes and Dyson Daniels. Though Hayes has had a reduced role on the New Orleans Pelicans this year, he showed some promise last season, averaging 9.3 PPG and 4.5 RPG while shooting 61.6% from the field. Playing with a playmaker like Dejounte Murray could help him take the next step as a player, and become a solid big that can protect the rim and score efficiently. Dyson Daniels has been an elite perimeter defender and rebounder for the Pelicans this season. He has also shown that he is a solid connective passer. On the Atlanta Hawks Dyson Daniels would likely come off the bench but would get bigger minutes to showcase what he can do.
Kyle Lowry and Devonte Graham would be veterans used for salary-matching purposes in this deal, but they could potentially be traded down the line. Kyle Lowry could even be a solid sixth man for the Atlanta Hawks in this deal.
Overall, this is a deal that would get the Atlanta Hawks a solid amount of draft compensation and enough young talent to make it worth it. This scenario could help them maintain their status as a play-in tournament team with a chance to make the playoffs while also setting them up for the future.
This Could Be An Elite Trade For All Three Teams
This trade could work out for all three teams involved, and it is clear that each team would walk away with a solid return. The Miami Heat would obviously get an All-NBA talent in Trae Young and would become a legitimate threat to win the championship rather than simply being a good team.
The New Orleans Pelicans, in turn, would also improve to being contenders in the Western Conference. They would add two quality players that can help them win immediately, and address the team’s holes.
For the Atlanta Hawks, this is about retooling around Dejounte Murray and maintaining competitiveness immediately. Though replacing a player of Trae Young’s caliber isn’t easy, they would get a really good shooting guard in Tyler Herro, as well as some young prospects with potential.
It remains to be seen if these three teams will come together and do a trade with this framework. It could certainly be a good move for each party given their circumstances, and we’ll see what ends up happening in the future.
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