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One peek at social media and the multitude of NBA trade machine screenshots popping up would make you think that everyone was a deadline expert. However, the amount of real scenarios are few and far between, so here are five legit names that are being tied to the Miami Heat’s second-half decisions.
5. Omri Casspi
Credit: Getty Images5. Omri Casspi
The Miami Herald's Ethan Skolnick threw out that Omri Casspi’s name had been in talks involving Miami's Tyler Johnson. Casspi’s 42 percent three-point shooting would be an upgrade, but Johnson’s potential is too high to give up for a short-term fix.
4. Dwight Howard
Credit: Getty Images4. Dwight Howard
Pundits believe the Heat should send Hassan Whiteside and Luol Deng to Houston for Dwight Howard. However, he has even less post moves than Whiteside, his production is declining and his paint clogging would hinder Wade and Dragic’s space to operate.
3. Joe Johnson
Credit: Getty Images3. Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson said that he’s too "professional" to force a trade but that he would "sit and talk" with his agent when word of a buyout came up. If that happens, look for Miami to try to add Johnson's 37 percent three-point shooting to the team.
2. Kevin Martin
Credit: Getty Images2. Kevin Martin
Much like Johnson, Kevin Martin could find himself on the buyout market. And if the reports out of Cleveland are true about the Cavaliers' intentions to snatch up Johnson, the career 47 percent three-point shooter could fall right into Miami's lap.
1. Mike Conley Jr.
Credit: Getty Images1. Mike Conley Jr.
By everyone's account, the Wade-Dragic pairing has not worked so moving Dragic for Mike Conley and Matt Barnes makes sense. He can set up the offense, function as a spot-up shooter and help Memphis add a piece for when Marc Gasol returns from injury.
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