The Heat are off to a disappointing 11-12 start to the season, with the declining play of Lowry a big reason why.

The 36-year-old is showing his age and posting the worst swing rating of his career, with Miami getting beat by 13.7 points per 100 possessions with Lowry on the floor (14th percentile overall, per Cleaning the Glass).

For an offense that ranks just 17th overall with Lowry running the point, it may be time for the Heat to move on.

Getting Kuzma solves the starting power forward problem, as the 27-year-old has been a talented scorer for Washington in an expanded role. Morris can step in as Miami's starting point guard in place of Lowry, and Barton is a do-it-all wing Erik Spoelstra can plug into the rotation.

Washington could use Lowry as a placeholder at point guard in the backcourt next to Bradley Beal, and moving veterans such as Kuzma and Barton open up more playing time for Rui Hachimura, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert to shine. The Wizards also get Miami's first-round pick next summer, assuming the Heat reach the playoffs.