In recent years, some NBA teams have had all the success. It feels like they’re candidates to advance to the NBA Finals in any given season. These teams can’t seem to lose.
For a long time, the Golden State Warriors have been one of those teams. They’ve been a dynasty. With that said, the Warriors have fallen on hard times in 2023-24. This team looks mediocre.
By contrast, the Miami Heat haven’t been a dynasty. Still, they’re usually among the league’s most competitive teams. This year has been no exception.
Could they acquire Draymond Green from the Warriors?
NBA Trade Proposal: Miami Heat Land Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green
Golden State Warriors Receive: G Kyle Lowry, 2027 First-Round Pick (Top 10 Protected – MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: F/C Draymond Green
With that said, it’s getting harder for one team to dominate the NBA. The league is shifting towards parity. If you need proof, just look at the Heat.
Sure, they made the Finals last season. They weren’t supposed to. Miami advanced to the NBA playoffs through the play-in tournament. Their Finals run tells us that there’s more parity in the league than there has been in some time.
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After all, it was only a decade ago that the Heat were getting to the Finals on an annual basis. They built their dynasty around LeBron James. Could acquiring Green get them back to the Finals?
Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
Remember what happened to Miami in the Finals? They couldn’t contain Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets: who could? Still, Aaron Gordon’s size advantage at the 4 didn’t help.
Could a tandem of Green and Bam Adebayo slow down Jokic? We’re not sure – but if they can’t, nobody can. This duo would make up the most versatile defensive frontcourt in the NBA.
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Yes, the Heat’s point guard rotation is already thin. In all likelihood, they could find a suitable replacement for Lowry on the buyout market. Should the Warriors take Lowry on?
Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
The Heat may be seeking a point guard in buyouts if they make this deal. They may find Lowry. The Warriors won’t have any interest in him. With that said, they may have an interest in his expiring contract.
Still, they’re mostly in this for the protected pick. The Heat are not an organization that’s known to rebuild. In all likelihood, this pick will convey. This is a solid asset that should be Green’s market value.
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After all, he’s currently serving an indefinite suspension. Green’s antics over the years may have served to depreciate his trade value. That’s unfortunate – but the Warriors wouldn’t change a thing.
