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Are the stars aligning for the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers to make a blockbuster trade?<\/p>\n

The Lakers are in desperate need of a center, especially after Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert spotlighted the issue while the Heat have a center coming off a rather disappointing season.<\/p>\n

Bam Adebayo was his usual self on defense last season, but he recorded his least points per game since 2020. Considering guard Tyler Herro had a breakout campaign, Adebayo feels like the more expendable of their two All-Stars.<\/p>\n

A social media post that gathered more than one million views proposed the following trade between the Heat and Lakers:<\/p>\n

Heat receive:<\/strong> Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht<\/p>\n

Lakers receive:<\/strong> Adebayo<\/p>\n

The comments were completely torn on the hypothetical deal. Some argued Reaves meshes better with the Lakers than Adebayo would, others claimed Heat president Pat Riley would never accept a package this weak, and a few even argued Los Angeles is giving up too much.<\/p>\n

It’s obvious the Lakers want to compete for championships in the coming years, which Adebayo could assist in. However, this proposed trade makes little sense for the Heat.<\/p>\n

Whether Miami’s front office decides to pursue a true No. 1 option, begin a full rebuild, or retool this summer, cutting ties with Adebayo for this return doesn’t make much sense.<\/p>\n

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