So what could be a potential suitor for the two-way veteran? Well, potentially the Miami Heat. The Heat just came off a Cinderella run to the NBA finals, being the second eighth-seeded team to make a finals appearance. Unfortunately, the Denver Nuggets proved to be too much for Jimmy Butler & Co., so President Pat Riley could be looking to make a splash after failing to acquire Damian Lillard.
The Trade Proposal
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Kyle Lowry, F Caleb Martin, 2024 Unprotected First-Round Pick (MIA), 2026 Top 3 Protected First-Round Pick (MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: G Jrue Holiday
Looking at the trade on paper, you could argue the Blazers are losing value as they don’t get a player back of the same caliber as Holiday. Sure the Blazers could target a deal involving guard Tyler Herro, but do they need to clog their back-court even more?
PG JRUE / JOSH RICHARDSON / DRU SMITH
SG HERRO / DUNCAN ROBINSON / CAIN
SF BUTLER / JIAME JACQUEZ JR / J RICH
PF NIKOLA JOVIC / KEVIN LOVE / HIGHSMITH
C BAM / THOMAS BRYANT / ORLANDO ROBINSON / JOVIC