With the trade deadline looming Thursday and the Heat on a four-game losing skid, Miami is actively looking for roster help but also faces impediments.
Teams that aren’t in contention typically covet first-round draft picks, expiring contracts or quality young talent in exchange for veterans.
The Heat doesn’t realistically have the first two to offer and its young talent either cannot be dealt (Josh Richardson), has an onerous contract (Tyler Johnson) or has debatable trade value (Justise Winslow).
Two of the top players available via trade — Memphis’ Tyreke Evens and the Clippers’ Lou Williams — figure to net a first-round pick this year or next.