Miami Heat: 20 helpful players the Heat could trade for by the deadline

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 23: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic and Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat get into a shoving match in the third quarter at Amway Center on December 23, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic

Nikola Vucevic for the Orlando Magic has been one of the most improved players in the league, in fact, Vucevic has completely adapted his game to a modern-NBA starting center.

In 47 games, Vooch is averaging 20.5 PPG, 12.0 TRB, and 3.8 AST, shooting 38 percent from downtown on over 3 attempts per game.

Those are Nikola Jokic-type numbers that deserve more respect in this league, and it may just be the Magic who is at fault if Vooch can’t get an All-Star nod or get him as an All-NBA player. The Magic are in dire need of other assets besides big men, as they just drafted Mo Bamba with the 6th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Moreover, the obvious addition Orlando needs is a point guard.

Whether it’s Tyler Johnson or Goran Dragic, much of Heat nation wouldn’t mind pairing one of the two with Hassan Whiteside to grab the Switz big man. Although, even with Orlando not being the brightest organization around the league, I can’t see them moving Vooch without a young point guard, and only Justise Winslow comes to mind for Miami.

Could you guys see a pairing of Winslow and Whiteside for Vooch and a cap filler? If not, you probably have a lot of faith in point Justise, and I understand why.