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Heat could surprise NBA, make huge trade for Hornets' $204 million superstar

The Miami Heat have been in NBA headlines every day due to Jimmy Butler rumors.

But what if Miami pulled off a shocking trade that didn’t involve Butler, possibly even for another superstar?

It seems unlikely, but the Heat aren’t that far removed from reaching the NBA Finals two seasons ago, and they might feel that going all-in with this core is the best path forward.

If that’s the case, don’t rule out Heat exec Pat Riley calling up the Charlotte Hornets in January, a notion introduced by Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz this week.