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Miami Heat Urged To Trade Terry Rozier In Favor Of Bulls' $215 Million All-Star

Anthony Pasciolla

Nov 12, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) walks off the court after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) walks off the court after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Terry Rozier's woeful start to the regular season is leaving Miami Heat fans rather frustrated with the score-first guard.

If the Heat opt for the route of contending for a championship, dealing Rozier over Tyler Herro appears the new best option. Pairing the hurt trade value of Rozier with Duncan Robinson and strong draft capital could land team president Pat Riley the star guard he's been searching for.

"Miami Heat should think about trading for Zach Lavine," a Heat fan posted on X. "Lavine and Herro backcourt would be unstoppable."

The Bulls were seemingly looking to move LaVine before the start of the season to dump his hefty salary. Now, his excelling start to the year leaves Chicago with the possibility of adding a strong return for him. He is averaging 22 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists on 51.2 percent shooting and 43.2 percent from three-point range through 13 appearances.

Many Heat fans fell in love with the suggested trade largely because of the annoyance with Rozier. Others were quick to point out the team's need for a defensive-minded guard to play next to Herro in the backcourt. Herro and LaVine share a similar offense-first style of play, leaving them with a potential void on the defensive end.

Still, Herro was confident entering the season a backcourt powered by pure offense can rank at the top of the NBA.

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ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When heโ€™s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com