Proposed Trade Details:
Miami Heat receive:
Trae Young
Atlanta Hawks receive:
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Nikola Jovic
Pelle Larsson
2025 first-round pick
2030 first-round pick
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Why It Works for Miami:
This deal would instantly boost Miami’s offensive firepower. Pairing Trae Young with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo gives the Heat a dynamic “Big 3” with elite playmaking, scoring, and defensive versatility. Young’s ability to space the floor and create off the dribble would take pressure off Butler in late-game situations, while Bam remains the team’s defensive anchor.
Projected Starting 5:
Trae Young
Tyler Herro
Jimmy Butler
Nikola Jovic or Kevin Love
Bam Adebayo
That lineup boasts scoring, playmaking, and championship-level experience.
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Why It Works for Atlanta:
The Hawks get a clean slate and a solid return. Terry Rozier provides immediate scoring at point guard, while Duncan Robinson offers elite shooting. Young prospects Jaquez, Jovic, and Larsson give Atlanta a young core to build around, and two first-round picks provide long-term flexibility.
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Bottom Line:
If Miami can pull this off, it’s a franchise-altering move. While costly, adding a 3-time All-Star like Trae Young could be the Heat’s best chance to return to title contention—and it could be just what Pat Riley needs to make one last championship push.
