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The Miami Heat enter another pivotal offseason, but how do their best trade assets stack up? (Mandatory Credit: Tomas Diniz Santos\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nThe Miami Heat enter another pivotal offseason, but how do their best trade assets stack up? (Mandatory Credit: Tomas Diniz Santos\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Another year, another Miami Heat star chase. Last summer, they notably went after Kevin Durant before he was traded to the Houston Rockets. Ahead of this year\u2019s trade deadline, they pursued Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant \u2014 and they will likely tread those grounds once again this summer.<\/p>\n
But what do they have to trade? Last summer<\/a>, we ranked the Heat\u2019s eight best trade assets (excluding picks). With only 12 players on guaranteed deals, we dwindled it down to seven. Let\u2019s dive into it!<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Tyler Herro<\/p>\n Skinny: There weren\u2019t many silver linings with Herro\u2019s 2025-26 season. He entered last summer as a top-3 trade piece in the organization, but they did not capitalize on selling high. And it cost them. Herro averaged just 20.5 points on 48.0\/37.8\/91.7 shooting splits across a career-low 33 games. <\/p>\n Even though he\u2019ll be a $33 million expiring contract, his trade value isn\u2019t high. And it\u2019s not worth continuing this partnership any longer; both sides would benefit from a change.<\/p>\n 7.) Kasparas Jakucionis<\/p>\n Skinny: Jakucionis burst onto the scene as a rookie, averaging 6.2 points, 2.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game. He struggled in Summer League and spent the first portion of his season garnering much-needed reps in Sioux Falls. <\/p>\n But Jakucionis was the Heat\u2019s most efficient catch-and-shoot 3-point shooter, burying 48.1 percent of his spot-up attempts. Additionally, he was quite good defensively, and will have three more controllable years on his deal.<\/p>\n 6.) Andrew Wiggins<\/p>\n Skinny: I could\u2019ve easily moved Wiggins higher. I wrestled with it. But this comes with a big caveat: Wiggins has to opt into his $30.1 million player option. There\u2019s a non-zero chance he opts out and either 1.) re-signs a smaller multi-year deal with Miami or 2.) signs to a team with cap space (the more unlikely scenario), barring a sign-and-trade. <\/p>\n If he exercises his player option, his $30.1 million expiring would be quite valuable, especially given his two-way skillset.<\/p>\n 5.) Jaime Jaquez Jr.<\/p>\n Skinny: Jaquez was one of the Heat\u2019s most important players a year ago, averaging 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists on 50.7 percent shooting and 57.0 percent true shooting. He showed incremental growth as a ballhandler and playmaker, and his team defense was good for the majority of the season. <\/p>\n Jaquez will also be entering the final year of his rookie contract and thus will be extension-eligible. The lone skill missing is a reliable 3-pointer, although his long-range efficiency peaked over the last month of the season.<\/p>\n Skinny: Is Larsson\u2019s contract \u2026 the second-best on the team? Third-best? It\u2019s quite high. The 6-foot-5 guard broke out last year and will be entering the final year of a $5.4 million deal he signed as part of the second-round exception. <\/p>\n He parlayed a very encouraging rookie season by developing into one of the Heat\u2019s most consistent rotation players. Larsson averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists on 60.5 percent true shooting, and stepped up as a starter due to myriad injuries to Norman Powell and Herro.<\/p>\n 3.) Davion Mitchell<\/p>\n Skinny: Mitchell was phenomenal in his 30-game stint after arriving in Miami in February of 2025. He backed that up with another strong season, averaging career bests in assists (6.5), assist percentage (29.1) and true-shooting percentage (58.2), adding on 9.3 points on 39.5 percent from 3-point range. Mitchell\u2019s $12 million expiring is quite valuable \u2014 both in trade rumors (salary filler) and on the Heat\u2019s roster \u2014 though he\u2019s best suited coming off the bench on a contender.<\/p>\n 2.) Kel\u2019el Ware<\/p>\n Skinny: Ware still had plenty of ups and downs as a sophomore, but still came in at No. 2 on this list. His motor was still a concern, but Ware made leaps as a rebounder and long-range shooter. There were a few outstanding peaks, but just as many concerning valleys. Nevertheless, Ware has the highest ceiling. But whether or not he can ever actualize it consistently, due to his motor\/effort, remains to be seen.<\/p>\n 1.) Bam Adebayo<\/p>\n Skinny: The Heat aren\u2019t trading Adebayo. But if they were hypothetically exploring that option, not a single player on this roster goes for as much as him. And it\u2019s not particularly close. He\u2019s a franchise pillar; heck, he\u2019s this franchise\u2019s pillar, although he can\u2019t be the only one. No stone should be unturned, Adebayo\u2019s would be the most difficult to.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n To check out our other content, click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter\/X\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Check out Hot Hot Hoops on Facebook\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Subscribe to our YouTube channel\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n \t\t\t