The Miami Heat’s time to shine has finally arrived. With the NBA offseason getting kicked off and into full swing, it’s that time of the year that has every hopeful NBA fan buzzing.
While the Miami Heat already seem to be barking up the Kyle Lowry tree and with good intentions, that may not be their only move to make this offseason. With a report of rumor that states that New Orleans Pelicans forward, Brandon Ingram, would welcome a trade to Miami, it begs of a question.
Well actually, it begs of two. The first is whether he actually fits in Miami?
Secondly, is there actually a path to landing him? Well, today is a lucky day.
Here are the answers to those questions in this latest AUCH Miami Heat Roundtable.
Isiah’s Take (@isiah_nba)
At this point, it’s become unrealistic for the Heat to acquire Ingram via trade. Fielding a competitive offer for any star-caliber player isn’t currently in their favor and the circumstances for Ingram are likewise.
Even if New Orleans reportedly holds interest in Duncan Robinson, the Heat don’t have enough assets for a single-team trade. They would need to send multiple players and picks, all with the possible involvement of a third team — to ensure New Orleans fully receives collateral value.
We have to start looking from David Griffin’s perspective. Given that the Pelicans are or were apart of the Kyle Lowry sweepstakes, he has a clear desire to not only build a roster good enough to compete in the west, but good enough for Zion Williamson to commit longterm.
For New Orleans to trade their second-best player during the midst of a brand new coaching hire isn’t exactly a step-forward in attaining those immediate goals.