Miami Heat: Reflecting on offseason NBA trade rumors
By Jack Simone
![New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is defended by Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22)(Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports) New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is defended by Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22)(Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/13bcaf64ee34d39df7068c366b309817aef8dfee720e898107f01d5c6c83635e.jpg)
The Miami Heat are one of the teams that seem to constantly be brought up in trade rumors. Regardless of if the rumor has any actual substance, they always find themselves in the mix.
This has been the case for a while but has particularly picked up steam in recent months. With free agency and the draft all but done, it’s time to reflect on some of the bigger rumors of the offseason.
Miami was involved in a ton of rumors this summer, a lot of which being trade rumors. Hindsight is always 20/20, but that’s why it is important to look back after the fact.
What should fans think about some of the rumors that took off this summer? Will any of them have any truth to them moving forward?
Pass or pursue on 3 NBA trade rumors. light. Related Story
Reflecting on Miami Heat NBA trade rumors this offseason: Kevin Love
There was a point in time where a lot of people believed that the Miami Heat were going to try and pull off a Kevin Love trade. Some ideas included Collin Sexton as well, but Love was the name being thrown around most.
Some thought they would sign him after a buyout, but a trade was also supposedly on the table. Considering how quickly the Miami Heat signed Kyle Lowry, though, it’s hard to imagine there was much substance behind this.
It is possible that the Heat explored the idea of trading Tyler Herro for Love and Sexton, though. Not likely, but certainly possible.
This rumor could still end up coming true, but not in the form of a trade. If Love ends up getting bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Heat could be one of the teams who offer him a contract.