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Unfortunately, Poole has had a rough start to the season, scoring 15.5 points per game while shooting 39.2% overall and 27.8% from outside the arc.

Additionally, the Wizards are currently riding a five-game losing streak and have a record of 2-10 through their first twelve games.

It is my opinion that the Miami Heat should think about trading Tyler Herro for Wade Poole.

Why?

The Wizards appear destined to be one of the five worst teams in the NBA, yet Poole is currently in the first year of a $128 million contract.

The Heat, meantime, are riding high after an 8–5 record through 13 games and a trip to the NBA Finals—their second in the last four seasons.

With a field goal percentage of 44.7% and a three-point field goal percentage of 41.0%, Herro had a fantastic start to the season, scoring 22.9 points per game.

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Even though the Heat will undoubtedly miss Herro’s scoring output, I find Poole to be a fascinating replacement.

In the 2022 NBA Finals, Poole played in 17 of the team’s 22 games off the bench and contributed 17.0 points per game while shooting 50.8% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc. He was a key cog in the Warriors’ championship run.

His ability to consistently contribute off the bench has made him a potential game-changer for the Heat, who haven’t won a championship since 2013.

A deal would be easy to implement with Herro because their salaries are nearly comparable; he is now in the first year of a $120 million contract.

A more valuable player would go to the Wizards, and the Heat might end up with a player who is a better match for their roster.