The Miami Heat are expected to make a trade in the upcoming weeks, maybe for a big-time star player, even though that expectation currently only comes from the outside. With one significant NBA trade already completed—the thrilling Raptors-Knicks game this week—the Heat may be under pressure as the Eastern Conference as a whole keeps improving. That’s the reason why there’s still a chance that Donovan Mitchell will be traded to Miami.
According to Bleacher Report, Mitchell is the Heat’s top trade target. He can provide instant depth to the team’s thin backcourt and add a third scorer to help with offensive load carrying.
Zach Buckley of B/R speculated about the possibility as follows: “The Heat may still be looking for a top-tier shot-creator, even though they haven’t made a move since losing the Damian Lillard sweepstakes this summer. If the Cavs decide to trade for Donovan Mitchell, they might not be able to find a better young player than Miami, assuming the Heat are ready to give up all three of Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Nikola Jović.
