The Miami Heat's trade deadline nightmare

And that result, regardless of what else they may do, is the Miami Heat's nightmare, for two clear reasons.

No Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards has been rumored a trade candidate if the Timberwolves can't get the job done, get Giannis to Minnesota, Edwards isn't going anywhere, and the Wolves would be among the Western Conference's top dogs for years to come, a spot they already are in without Giannis.

While Edwards would still become a free agent down the road, that isn't until 2029/2030, Bam Adebayo will have aged, the Heat's current core gone, and even if they trade for say Ja Morant, here comes the other problem.

A Core Philosophy

The Miami Heat are always competitive; they have always done less with more and continue to sit and lurk until an opportunity like the availability of Giannis arises. The problem here is, if they don't land Giannis, the question becomes, not only who would be the next star to ask out, but when.

The Heat's current team isn't good enough, and while adding Ja Morant would sell tickets, it's not winning an NBA Championship.

This is why this is the Heat's nightmare.

They won't tank, they don't believe in it.

They don't have an alpha.

Their current roster doesn't consist of a future super star (unless you think Ware can be it).

And they have shown no signs of changing their ways. They don't sell high on assets, overvalue role players, and continue to sit and wait while fielding "competitive" rosters.

Everyone is on the table

The Heat can't make anyone untouchable, the team isn't good enough, they don't have enough first-round picks to justify that, and they certainly can't get out bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo by the Timberwolves, as that would just be a crushing blow to the Miami Heat.

If they can land Giannis, they can figure out the roster around him, he would be the best player in Miami since LeBron, he would sell tickets, and he would instantly make the Miami Heat contenders again.

It's not as easy as to say "get the job done" but the Miami Heat need to go down swinging, and give it everything they have in their attempt to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Otherwise, their worst nightmare may just become a reality.

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