Could a blockbuster NBA trade help two struggling teams expected to complete this season? Both the Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors have a disappointing start to the season with high expectations. They could use both to shake things up during the NBA trade deadline and this potential deal would do it.
For Golden State, they want to recover from a season derailed by injuries a year ago. Both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson missed time last season, which forced them to be one of the worst teams in the league, taking second place in the overall standings.
The Warriors took that pick on James Wiseman, but got bad news the same night. Klay Thompson suffered a ruptured Achilles that will keep him out this season too. Steph Curry averages 28.2 points per game while shooting well from the field and three-point range. He could use some help on the edge.
This is where Miami comes into play. They are a team with a lot of talent on the edge and might want to move a bit for a return. Miami made a surprise run to the final a year ago, but has an inconsistent start under the leadership of Jimmy Butler, who missed time with an injury but is back in the line-up. Players like Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have been staged in Butler’s absence. If they don’t want to get lost quickly, they can try to make a deal.
This trade would certainly shock some people, but as we’ve seen for the past year, nothing is impossible. Let’s take a look at a potential blockbuster between Miami and Golden State.