The Heat could have a unique opportunity courtesy of the Nets.
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Will new Nets forward Jae Crowder hit the buyout market?
The latest blockbuster trade in the NBA could ultimately benefit the Miami Heat in a big way.
As reported by ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Phoenix Suns sent Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a 2028 pick swap to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Kevin Durant and TJ Warren.
Woj later tweeted that Brooklyn is planning on shopping Crowder, who has been mentioned as a target for the Heat on multiple occasions. There may be another way for Miami to secure his services without giving up any players of its own, though.
The Nets are expected to explore trade scenarios for Jae Crowder ahead of today’s 3 PM ET deadline, sources tell ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023
Miami has been predominantly sellers in the trade market so far. The Heat just dealt backup center Dewayne Dedmon to the San Antonio Spurs and they’ve also been trying to unload their aging point guard.
Per Heavy’s NBA insider Sean Deveney, the “Heat have been unable to find any team—they were rejected by Brooklyn, Dallas and Minnesota—willing to take on point guard Kyle Lowry.
