There is no denying that this season (so far) has been a massive failure for the Miami Heat. After entering the season with title aspirations, they find themselves tied for the seventh-best record in the East.
Heat fans will be happy to know that the team may already have a suitor in mind. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy, the Heat are monitoring the situation of Atlanta Hawks swingman John Collins ahead of the deadline.
Collins, 25, has faded into obscurity on Atlanta’s offense. Averaging just 12.9 points per game, he’s at his lowest scoring mark since the 2017-18 season.
But in Miami, with Butler, Bam, and a franchise that is known for bringing out the best in its players, he could find a long-term basketball home.
Would John Collins Be Enough To Make The Heat A Legitimate Title Threat?
Collins isn’t going to be in any MVP conversations, but his versatility on offense would be a godsend for the Heat, who currently rank 24th on offense.
Collins would open a lot of things up for the team, but the Heat don’t have to be buyers this trade deadline. They could just as well be sellers instead, and Bam Adebayo remains their most prized asset (one they are apparently unwilling to let go).
As one of the most prestigious and well-respected organizations in the NBA, the Miami Heat are used to being competitive year after year.
With Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro, they still have a core capable of beating anyone on any given night. Now, the Heat have to maximize their talent even further by building a supporting cast of players that can hold their own against the best of them.
