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Heat Predicted To Land $197 Million Superstar By Cutting Ties With Andrew Wiggins

Anthony Pasciolla|
Feb 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Miami Heat still have two All-Stars on their roster after moving on from Jimmy Butler in Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.

While Adebayo is not performing at that level this season, adding a superstar this offseason could tap back into that potential. One player of that caliber possibly available is Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant, who The Ringer's Howard Beck claims executives are keeping an eye on.

For this reason, ClutchPoints predicts the Heat will land Morant in a blockbuster deal this summer to form a Big Three with Herro and Adebayo.

"Depending on the value of the Warriors' first-round pick and Miami’s own selection, the Heat could potentially package those assets alongside Wiggins and Mitchell to acquire Morant," ClutchPoints' Julian Ojeda proposed.

Although missing out on the opportunity to add one of the Golden State Warriors' rising stars, Jonathan Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski, Wiggins gives them greater flexibility. He can either help them win games now or act as a salary matcher in a major trade.

"Miami’s well-documented pursuit of Damian Lillard during the 2023 offseason suggests they remain in the market for a lead guard. Morant’s ability to push the tempo and create shots would align well with Erik Spoelstra’s system," Ojeda concluded.

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Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on X @AnthonyPasci.

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ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com