Miami rational: The Bucks want young prospects and picks. Having Topic sit the rest of the year and Sorber out for the year works to help their tanking. It also gives them 2 FRPs to add to their offer. Dieng is still 22 and could get a lot of PT to develop. His deep shooting has improved. Shot 12-24 in Dec and January. Giving up 2 expiring contracts and Ware works for MIA.

OKC rational: Giving up two late lottery picks, 2 FRPs, and Dort is an overpay, but getting a 2026 SRP while giving up the Philly pick allows them to get 2 strong 2-way players. Ware is a good young 5 out center that gives them an insurance policy if they can’t sign I-Hart. It improves their title chances this year and opens two roster spots for 2026. I’d consider giving up 2-3 more future SRPs for another 2026 SRP if Miami would want to.

Note: Both teams stay under the tax line.