NBA Trade Rumors: Miami Heat might have to give up youngster Tyler Herro in order to complete an ambitious move for Jrue Holiday
The Miami Heat capped an incredible season with a run to the 2020 NBA Finals before succumbing against the LA Lakers. With the Miami Heat looking to shake things up in the offseason to make another title run, numerous NBA trade rumors suggest that the franchise could be very active in free agency.
NBA Trade Rumors: Miami Heat looking to acquire Jrue Holiday
Miami Heat were a force to be reckoned with in last season's playoffs. In the finals, Erik Spoelstra's team had to deal with injuries to Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic, and despite Jimmy Butler's heroics, the Heat couldn't get past the Lakers.
Miami Heat are one of the teams which will enter next season with ample cap space to land a superstar who warrants a max extension. And as per NBA trade rumors, they have already shortlisted Jrue Holiday as one of the targets.
According to Miami Heat beat writer Ira Winderman, Pat Riley and the front office are looking to go all out this season, and they are willing to part ways with emerging star Tyler Herro if they can add Jrue Holiday to their squad.
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How will Jrue Holiday improve the Miami Heat?
In the postseason, Miami Heat fielded a closing lineup of Goran Dragic, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo on several occasions. The team worked really well offensively but had shortcomings defensively, as strong teams hunted matchups against the guards.
The LA Lakers exploited it especially well, as LeBron James drove in the lane after switching onto the defensively suspect duo of Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro.
If the Miami Heat add Jrue Holiday to their ranks, they could stake a claim to be arguably the strongest defensive team in the league. The Heat already have two defensive stalwarts in Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, and signing a two-way threat in Jrue Holiday will take them to the next level.
Another benefit of adding a player like Jrue Holiday is that he is an adept 3-point shooter - something the Miami Heat management values a lot. He also has the ability to play the point guard position, which will be a crucial assignment, considering Goran Dragic has been a subject of various NBA trade rumors.
The Eastern Conference will be stronger next year, as NBA trade rumors suggest that teams like Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are going to strengthen further. Miami Heat will have to keep up if they want to reach the finals again, even if it means sacrificing Tyler Herro.
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