Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley proposed a blockbuster trade Thursday between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers.
The massive deal would send Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Chris Paul to the Heat. Miami would trade Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, Kasparas Jakučionis and Terry Rozier to the Clippers.
"It's been a while since the Heat had a whale, and if that dry spell doesn't snap soon, mediocrity might become the norm in Miami," Buckley said.
Miami would also send its 2030 and 2032 first-round picks in the trade. Those might be a deal-breaker for the Heat, who have been reluctant to include them in recent trade talks.
"If everything broke right—a more likely scenario than it sounds due to the presence of Erik Spoelstra—the Heat could have enough talent to capitalize on the wide-open Eastern Conference," he wrote.
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It would be a steep price to pay. Herro and Jakučionis are considered two foundational pieces, and Wiggins has been a dependable player throughout his career.
"Leonard could serve as the resident superstar, while Harden and Paul would combat the creativity limitations that spurred this squad into running with reckless abandon."
Any team trading for Rozier seems unlikely at this point considering his impending legal status. Paul and the Clippers parted ways earlier this month after he voiced his displeasure with the team's direction.
"Miami has manufactured a fully loaded supporting cast, it just needs the right stars to support. This deal would deliver two without forcing the Heat to dismantle what they've built."
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