NBA trade rumors: If the Houston Rockets decide to trade their All-Star guard James Harden, they reportedly may have a suitor in the Miami Heat.
According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, there is a common concern between Harden and the Heat. Miami could use their second-year guard Tyler Herro as a part of the deal to lure James Harden.
Jackson has also noted that Harden has named the Heat, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers as teams he would accept a trade to.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported last month that Harden turned down a contract extension offer from the Rockets that would have raised his pay to $50 million per year. Harden was also reportedly focused on a trade to Brooklyn to play alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
The Nets may not have the assets they need to acquire a player as big as Harden. The only way 76ers will be a part of the deal is if they are willing to part with guard Ben Simmons or center Joel Embiid in the deal.
While Harden wants a trade and reported late to training camp, the Rockets are in no rush to trade him immediately. Stephan Silas said that he is willing to get uncomfortable with this situation.
Zach Lowe believes Tyler Herro tops anything the Nets can offer in a trade for James Harden;
“I do think Tyler Herro as a single trade piece trumps anything the Nets can offer.” pic.twitter.com/2k7dfzomgG
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 12, 2020
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Trade with the Heat could appeal more to the Rockets than the Nets or Sixers, especially if Miami is willing to part with Herro.
Tyler Herro in the Miami Heat
The Heat took Herro 13th overall in last year’s draft out of Kentucky. He enjoyed a strong rookie year with 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.1 three-pointers made per game.
He also shot 42.8 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from beyond the arc. Herro boosted his level of play through the postseason as well.
He averaged 16.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.3 three-pointers made per game, as the Heat made it all the way to the NBA Finals.
Trading a young star like Herro may not befitting, but if the Heat can put together a combination of Herro while keeping Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, they could have a new Big Three with a trio of All-Stars.
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