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Miami Heat: 3 offseason trade targets to improve the bench

By Jack Simone

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Montrezl Harrell #15 and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers react in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on February 08, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Montrezl Harrell #15 and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers react in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on February 08, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) /
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Mason Plumlee #24 of the Detroit Pistons in action against the Washington Wizards (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

This deal sees the Miami Heat add a backup point guard, as well as a backup center. Meanwhile, the Pistons invest in their youth and shed some salary.

Andre Iguodala, KZ Okpala, 2nd, for Cory Joseph, Mason Plumlee

While these names aren’t the most flashy, each would greatly improve Miami’s bench unit. Cory Joseph and Mason Plumlee would both make a big-time impact.

Plumlee is the real star of this deal. He had the best year of his career last season, averaging 10.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.

This type of production would be perfect behind Bam Adebayo in the rotation. His playmaking at the center position is a huge draw.

As for Joseph, he would simply play the role of a quality backup point guard. It would give the Miami Heat the option to let one of Dragic or Nunn walk in free agency.

Joseph averaged 8.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists last year between his time with the Kings and Pistons. He’s nearly 30-years-old and could be re-signed after next year on a relatively cheap deal.

The Pistons could be interested in this deal as it would allow them to fully invest in their young core. They won the first overall pick this year and should look to develop their young players.

Isaiah Stewart played super well last year, so trading Plumlee would make room for him to start for Detroit. In addition, trading Joseph would open up more minutes for the potential backcourt of Cade Cunningham and Killian Hayes.

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