Otto Porter Jr., Washington Wizards
With this being the last slide, I decided to put a team on here that I actually feel bad for, and that is the Washington Wizards.
Otto Porter Jr. is 3/4-and-D talent that could immediately help the Heat make the playoffs this season. His ability to stretch between the 3 and 4 make him a very attractive asset, not unlike Jabari Parker. But, Porter Jr. definitely has a higher upside than Parker, as this Wiz Kid has shown the potential of an All-Star caliber talent.
All of these 20 moves that could possibly be made are surrounding the idea that the team Miami is trading with is done with their asset, so maybe a deal for any of these guys is not the best idea for a franchise that can not afford drama.
However, if I am Pat Riley, retiring soon is on my radar and I believe that this team is one move away from being a home-advantage playoff spot. I am currently all on board with the idea of moving any of the hefty contract role players (Except … Dragic, that would hurt), so I want to see Riley make a deal to help Miami continue the late-playoff run Miami made last season.
In conclusion, while all of Heat nation believes a trade will happen, I don’t think Riley gives up on any of the Heat’s assets, as he has grown a personal relationship with all of them. Therefore, expect another 6-8 seeded team for the Heat, for better or worse. Unless, of course, Riley pulls a “Godfather” move and blows it up, hmm.