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Miami Heat: Pros/cons of trading for John Wall before NBA trade deadline

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26: The jersey of John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards as seen during the game against the Detroit Pistons on December 26, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) (EDITORS NOTE this image has been converted to black and white)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 23: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 105-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 23: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 105-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Cons for John Wall

As mentioned earlier, not only was Wall out already this season, now he’s out most, if not all, of next season. So we wouldn’t see him in the Heat uniform until the 2021 season. In other words, it’s a wait and see scenario. And who knows if he’ll be the same coming from the multiple surgeries and injuries.

We have seen several All-Stars that have come back from severe and long-enduring injuries like a Paul George, Gordon Hayward, and even Demarcus Cousins is currently working their way back from one, so would Wall go through the same process?

With also dealing with the logistics of the actual deal, not only would we include salary cap dumps, but a first round pick and part of our young nucleus, which could be Justise Winslow, Josh Richardson or Bam Adebayo. This could be due to the fact that the Wizards are looking to possibly build a young lineup of their own, and one of those three players could be in the deal.

Or maybe, we would have to include our two main “assets” on the team which are Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside, but are the Wizards in the market for a big man or a combo guard?

Also, John Wall’s contract could be an issue. It’s 4-year, $170 million deal. Even though it could be worth it, because of Wall’s talent. It is a lot, especially since he’s not going to play this year. As I said, the Heat are now infamously known for taking on bad contracts, maybe Wall could be the next example.

Is this deal likely to happen before Thursday’s trade deadline? If I had to put money on it, no. Should it happen? Maybe, maybe not. However, it is fun to think about a deal for John Wall since there have been rumblings around both organizations.

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