The Miami Heat remain one of the most talked-about teams heading into the Feb. 5 trade deadline. They can put together an enticing package for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, including young players and first-round draft picks. However, Miami has a different team need it must address if it decides to pivot from Antetokounmpo.
Miami Heat Must Acquire a Point Guard to Make a Deep Playoff Run
The Heat have started Davion Mitchell at point guard in every game he has played this season. He averages 9.1 points, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals, shooting 47.3% from the field. While Mitchell’s defense provides significant value, he lacks the shot-creation and offensive versatility at point guard that Miami needs to succeed in a potential playoff run.
As a result, the Heat could target Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. PFSN’s Andrew Melnick recently wrote about why the $197,230,450 star fits like a glove in Miami.
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“Morant could provide them with a legitimate starting point guard and give them a new top option alongside Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo, affording the Heat a major boost in what seems to be a wide-open East,” noted Melnick.
Morant averages 19.5 points, 8.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 20 games for the campaign. The two-time All-Star shoots a career-low 41.0% from the field and 23.5% from beyond on the season. Injuries limited him this season, and he currently sits on the sidelines as he recovers from a sprained UCL in his left elbow.
However, due to his decreased production on the court and injury, Miaimi might be able to scoop him in a buy-low move.
Ja Morant’s Fit in Miami
The Heat would not have to gut their roster or draft pick collection for Morant. He remains under contract for two more seasons after 2026 before hitting free agency in 2028. This gives Miami multiple campaigns to build a strong team around a core of Morant, Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Bam Adebayo.
Morant’s playstyle meshes well with the Heat’s new 2025-26 offense. Before this season, Miami played a slow, half-court game on offense. Head coach Erik Spoelstra decided the team needed to change its style for the 2025-26 season.
The Heat dismissed on-ball screens from their offense, leaning on faster reads, earlier shots in the clock, and transition points. They rank first in the league in pace (105.11) this season, up from 27th (97.08) in 2024-25.
Morant could use his lightning-quick first step and slashing ability best in the open court. His driving and passing vision would open up more catch-and-shoot opportunities for Herro and Powell.
Injuries have limited Herro to just 11 games this season, but if he and Morant return this month in Miami, the team will have more offensive firepower to make a run in an open Eastern Conference.
