Miami Heat: 3 realistic trades to improve depth this offseason

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 4: T.J. Warren #1 of the Indiana Pacers plays against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game on August 4, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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. (Photo by Ashley Landis - Pool/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 4: T.J. Warren #1 of the Indiana Pacers plays against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game on August 4, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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. (Photo by Ashley Landis - Pool/Getty Images)
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T.J. Warren (1) of the Indiana Pacers dribbles against the Miami Heat (Photo by Kim Klement – Pool/Getty Images)

Miami Heat add a big-time bucket to their rotation

TJ Warren helps with the one area that the Miami Heat struggle with at times – scoring. As seen in the bubble, Warren can be an absolute bucket at his peak.

While he may never get close to how dominant he was in the bubble, he can still score the ball super well. In the last two full seasons he played, he shot above 40% from deep.

He only played four games in the 2020-21 season. However, he had been a fairly durable player for the four years before that.

In the 2019-20 season, Warren averaged 19.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. He shot 53.6% from the field and 40.3% from three-point range.

Warren could step into the starting lineup, or come in as a scorer off the bench. Either way, he would be a great addition to the rotation.

The Pacers could be looking to get some value out of Warren before his deal is up. He’ll need a contract extension at the end of next year, so getting a first-round pick in return would be ideal.

The Miami Heat could look to re-sign him long-term, or if it doesn’t work out, they would still have money to spend next offseason. Their first-round pick isn’t too valuable, anyways.