Miami Heat: 3 offseason trade targets to improve the bench

The Miami Heat would add two solid veterans to their bench while giving up little value in return. As for the Raptors, they begin their roster reconstruction.

This is the perfect example of a deal that brings back talent without having to give up many assets. The Miami Heat would add two quality pieces to their bench without trading any important rotational players.

Aron Baynes had a down year last season but is still capable of playing backup center minutes. He averaged 6.1 points and 5.2 rebounds but struggled to shoot the three-ball.

He shot 26.2% from deep but has shown the potential to be a stretch big in the past. In the two years prior to joining the Raptors, Baynes shot 34.4% and 35.1% from deep, respectively.

Rodney Hood went through a similar situation last season. He didn’t shoot the ball well last year but has been a historically solid three-point shooter.

He shot only 30.1% from three last year and ended up being traded from the Trailblazers to the Raptors midway through the year. That being said, he could still be a solid rotational player in a limited role with the Heat.

For the Raptors, this sheds a bunch of cap space while also adding some draft capital. They’ll likely lose Kyle Lowry this offseason, forcing them to restructure the roster a bit.

Add in the fact that they got the fourth pick this year, and they could look to shed some older players. This sees them add a pick in exchange for two players they won’t want to play much anyway.