Why This Trade Would Benefit The Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a franchise that is used to winning. They made a surprise run last season and are hoping for the same fate this year. The Heat have the weapons to match up with any team in the Eastern Conference but with the new developments in Brooklyn, Miami should be looking for another weapon on the offensive end to pair with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
Kevin Durant and James Harden have become the duo to beat in the East. Miami was expected to go all-in on a star, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, in free agency next season. The back-to-back MVP signed an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks so that dream is off the table. This puts them in a position to make a move prior to the NBA trade deadline.
Russell would be a perfect fit for the Heat to target near the NBA trade deadline. He is a dynamic offensive player and is extremely reliable. He has played in every game this season and is shooting 39.8% from three-point range. Miami is full of assets to send away if they can make a connection.
The Heat have something going led by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. It continues with Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson. If they were to add Russell, they can build a winner for years to come.
