The Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is likely to get traded to the Miami Heat in the near future. The 24-year-old was traded by the Golden State Warriors because he could not fit into their system, and it is likely that the Wizards would part ways with him as well. The Heat were anticipating the arrival of one of the best guards in the league. The 33-year-old point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, wanted to be a part of their roster. So, what went wrong?
The Heat did not have enough assets to land the superstar, and the Blazers wanted nothing less than a haul for their player. In the end, Damian Lillard was acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks, and it would be fair to say that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian are running riots in the league. The Heat failed to land Jrue Holiday from the Blazers as well. Should they turn to a new team to sign the player they need? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Washington Wizards and the Miami Heat involving Jordan Poole.
What would the Heat offer for Jordan Poole?
The Heat are expected to offer Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick in exchange for the Wizards’ #13. The Heat are in dire need of a guard, and since they have not been able to land a star, they might go ahead with signing a potential superstar.
Jordan Poole When Starting Last Season:
▫️43 GP • 33.0 MPG
▫️24.6 PPG | 3.1 RPG | 4.6 APG
▫️0.9 SPG • 0.3 BPG
▫️44/34/88 splits (52.8 2P%)
▫️58.2 TS% | +0.1 rTS%
▫️Thirty-Two 20+ Point GamesThe Warriors desperately need a secondary scorer like this. pic.twitter.com/Q81YQAlQ5a
— Dubs💍 (@dubsforever8) November 12, 2023
Why would the Heat like to sign Jordan Poole?
The Heat are making a bet here, and this is not what the Heat are known for. They calculate their moves and make smart trades, but this is different. They are short on talent, and they know they are not a powerhouse. If they want to pull off another dream run like last season, they need to acquire talent. This deal serves their purpose.
Wizards Already Eyeing Potential Jordan Poole Trade? https://t.co/1OJe0N2Aur
— Game 7 (@game7__) November 16, 2023
Why would the Wizards trade-off Jordan Poole?
Jordan is a talented player and his shooting is very unpredictable. They are likely to keep him since he has great potential, but there are speculations that they might trade him as well. Will a player and a draft pick be enough?
Will the Heat be able to replicate their performance last season? How will the Wizards line up? We’ll keep you updated.
