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3 Out-of-nowhere star trades the Heat might just pull off before the trade deadline

Related Topics: Miami Heat, Kevin O'Connor, Trade

If the Miami Heat are going to make something of the 2025-26 NBA season—and have that something be more than a cursory invite to the Play-In Tournament—they need to get active on the trade front. They can't dream about Giannis Antetokounmpo forever, can they?

This roster needs an energy injection—not to mention more high-end talent—and while this organization lacks the assets to win a major bidding war, it has enough trade chips to get a notable deal done. Especially if Pat Riley maximizes Miami's dollar with one of his patented moves for a distressed star.