This Hawks-Heat trade is centered on Jimmy Butler to Atlanta

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The Atlanta Hawks were the biggest surprise of the NBA postseason this year. They made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals in a season where nobody expected much from them. Now, the front office could be looking to make that next big move after a taste of success.

The Hawks were led by Trae Young throughout the season. He proved to be an elite point guard and turned in some big performances in the most-important time of the year. Atlanta could prioritize the contract of John Collins in the offseason but could also look for a trade in hopes of improving.

With the current state of the Eastern Conference, the Hawks have to believe that they should be able to remain in contention moving forward.

The Miami Heat are another team looking to win now. It was a disappointing season in Miami after a run to the NBA Finals down in the bubble. They finished sixth in the Eastern Conference in the first round by the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Outside of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, the team lacked depth and explosiveness. There will be plenty of moving parts in the offseason and a blockbuster trade could be on tap.

These two conference foes could get together for a deal that checks boxes for both sides. Here is what the potential trade might look like between Atlanta and Miami.

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