Ranking the Miami Heat players in order of trade value
By Simon Smith
3. Justise Winslow
Age: 20
Position: Small Forward
2016/17 Salary: $2,593,440
Contract Expires: 2018/19 (Team option)
2016/17 Stats: 10.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 3.4 APG, 1.5 steals per game (SPG), 35.0 FG%, 22.6 3P%, 34.7 MPG, 13 GP
Currently in his second season in the league, Winslow has only recently returned from a 16 game absence due to a wrist injury. And although he maintained his high standards on the defensive end, his efficiency on the offensive has unfortunately regressed. Having shot a modest 42.2 FG% as a rookie, Winslow’s shooting has returned just a 35.0 FG%. Selected number 10 overall in the 2015 draft, Winslow arrived in Miami after one season and an NCAA title with Duke.
Seen as having considerable upside, the comparisons with San Antonio Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard have been common since his arrival in South Beach. However as has been demonstrated thus far, Winslow has significant work ahead of him to reach the lofty standards Leonard has set.
Combining Dragic and Winslow in the one trade could be the best way to achieve a maximum return. With the Minnesota Timberwolves struggling to this point of the season and in seemingly need of veteran guidance, this could be a team which the Heat could target. The trade would center around Dragic, Winslow and Timberwolves emerging star Andrew Wiggins. Further, the Heat would receive rookie Kris Dunn as their point guard for the future.
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