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As the Miami Heat’s championship window narrows, the organization faces increasing pressure to make impactful moves to secure a title during the Jimmy Butler era. While the team may also be thinking long-term with Bam Adebayo at the center of future plans, Brandon Ingram stands out as a potential target to help them contend now.
The Heat boast one of the league’s best defensive units, but their offensive production could use a boost—precisely where Ingram’s scoring abilities become valuable. Ingram has consistently averaged over 20 points per game for the past five seasons, along with more than 5 assists and 5 rebounds per game over the last three. Additionally, his performances at Pelicans practices have reportedly been impressive.
In a Bleacher Report article, *Imagining Every NBA Team’s Top 3 Trade Targets This Season*, Grant Hughes identified Ingram as a promising trade candidate for the Heat. While Ingram’s game has some flaws, Miami’s ability to revitalize underperforming players could make him a great fit. Hughes pointed out:
*”Ingram would be a great test of the Miami Heat’s rejuvenation machine. There’s evidence suggesting he may not be the most committed teammate or consistent defender, and his reluctance to expand his three-point volume is puzzling. But the Heat have revived many distressed assets before, which makes Ingram an intriguing buy-low option.”*
A significant obstacle, however, is Ingram’s reported desire for a $200 million contract extension—something the Pelicans might be hesitant to offer. If the Heat can unlock his full potential, though, that price tag could be justified. At just 27 years old, Ingram’s prime years are likely still ahead, making a potential trade risky but possibly worthwhile for Miami.
