Why They Do It

Miami

• They want Dame, They get Dame.

• Only lose one key player and no future picks, which will be at a premium for Miami moving forward.

• Herro has to move it Miami wants this deal, this seems like the best way to ensure they can keep a core together for a few seasons.

Orlando

• Get the starting SG they my need to fit along side the young core of Franz and Banchero.

• Duncan replaces Harris as their bench depth on the wing

Portland

• They can get a good haul of expiring contracts if they add Orlando to the discussion with Miami.

• Isaac is only guaranteed $7.6 mil for this year and $0 for 24-25, Harris is expiring, Cole is expiring and will have Bird Rights.

• They’ll have an absurd amount of cap space in 2024 to sign whoever they want.

• Also get a future first to add depth in 2025