What steps must the Miami Heat take to secure a return to the playoffs following the trade of Jimmy Butler? Although they managed to qualify for the postseason this year, marking their sixth consecutive playoff appearance, they were eliminated in the first round for the second consecutive year. It is evident that the Heat will seek to acquire another star to fill the void left by Butler, although for some franchises, this endeavor can span several years. Miami aims to circumvent such a lengthy process. But who might they pursue? Recently, Eddie Bitar from Yahoo proposed a trade that could facilitate a swift and significant turnaround for the Heat in time for the 2026 season. His suggestion involves trading for Ja Morant. While there has been no confirmation that the Memphis Grizzlies are willing to trade Morant, speculation exists regarding their potential use of him as a trade asset to restructure their roster. In Bitar’s proposal, the Heat would acquire Morant by offering Andrew Wiggins, Kel’el Ware, the Warriors’ 2025 first-round pick (No. 20), and Miami’s first-round pick in 2031. The question remains whether this package would be sufficient for the Grizzlies to consider. Without receiving a lottery pick in return, it may not be compelling enough for Memphis. Conversely, the Heat would likely eagerly accept nearly any proposal that would bring Morant to Miami.
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