– Miami’s Next Big Move After Missing on Superstars?
While Heat fans clamor for a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami’s front office may need to pivot after repeated failures—including whiffing on Damian Lillard and Donovan Mitchell. Instead of chasing unrealistic dreams, the Heat could set their sights on Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, a former No. 2 pick whose brutal playoff collapse has put his future in question.
Green’s disastrous first-round series (just 13.3 PPG on 37.2% shooting) played a key role in Houston’s early exit against the Warriors. Now, with his inconsistency under scrutiny, the Rockets may finally be ready to move on—and Miami could pounce.
At just 23 years old and locked into a three-year, $105 million deal, Green remains a tantalizing trade chip. His explosive scoring potential makes him a perfect high-upside gamble for the Heat, though Houston would likely demand a strong return—or risk losing him for nothing in a bigger deal later.
Will Pat Riley take the swing? If Green unlocks his star potential in Miami, this could be the steal of the offseason. But if his struggles continue, the Heat’s gamble might backfire spectacularly.
One thing’s certain: The pressure is on. After years of missing out on superstars, Miami must decide—go all-in on a reclamation project, or risk fading into irrelevance.
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