All U Can Heat
Fansided

Miami Heat: 3 trades to land a backup center this offseason

By Jack Simone

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 23: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz looks to pass against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of the game at Moda Center on December 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 23: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz looks to pass against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of the game at Moda Center on December 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 3
Next
Miami Heat
Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots a free throw against the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /

Miami Heat trades to get a backup center: Dwight Powell

Dwight Powell has been primarily a backup center in Dallas for nearly his entire career. A change of scenery could be in order for the big man.

Last season, Powell averaged 5.9 points and four rebounds while shooting 61.9% from deep. He can’t space the floor, but in terms of a veteran guy to run the five off the bench, he would be a great fit.

He is on the books for two more seasons, earning around $11 million each year. However, the Miami Heat would be giving up more salary than they get in this trade.

A straight-up swap of Goran Dragic for Powell works financially. However, considering where both are at in their careers, Dallas could throw in a second-round pick to land Dragic.

This deal would also pair two Slovenian national team players together. Though Dragic retired from international play, Luka Doncic is now dominating on the international stage.

The Mavericks are looking to put the best team possible around Doncic. Adding a veteran point guard such as Dragic would certainly help with that goal.

Plus, they already have Willie Cauley-Stein and Maxi Kleber under contract. Powell could be gettable this offseason, and it wouldn’t be a terrible trade for the Miami Heat if they could pull it off.

Home/Heat News