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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. <\/p>\n
The Miami Heat<\/a> know that the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes could get more complicated before that situation gets resolved.<\/p>\n At some point, there has to be a moment where the Heat realize they can no longer wait for the possibility of landing Antetokounmpo. As Miami wants to instantly earn contender status, they might have to accept that it\u2019s time to pivot if the Antetokounmpo situation drags out too long.<\/p>\n Michael Saenz of All U Can Heat suggests<\/a> that Miami\u2019s front office should start thinking about reaching out to the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> for a Donovan Mitchell discussion.<\/p>\n The Cavaliers Are Reaching A Breaking Point GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS \u2013 DECEMBER 29: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Before the 2025-2026 NBA<\/a> season, Donovan Mitchell was one of a few star players to hear his name in trade rumors without requesting his way out.<\/p>\n There\u2019s been a league-wide assumption that if the Cavaliers fail to get over the hump, that could lead to a roster shakeup. The Cavaliers made it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the second LeBron James era, but they are now one loss away from an Eastern Conference Finals sweep.<\/p>\n The questions about Mitchell\u2019s future in Cleveland are coming back up. Seeing as though the Heat once pursued a trade for Mitchell, they could pivot to that market in due time.<\/p>\n \u201cMitchell fits a lot of what the Heat are missing from a schematic point of view. Mitchell would give the Heat the alpha offensive star they\u2019ve missed since Jimmy Butler left, and the natural playmaker at the lead guard position,\u201d Saenz wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cMitchell would also be a great fit in the pick-and-roll next to Bam Adebayo, as they\u2019d immediately become one of the most talented (and best-fitting) 1-2 punches in the Eastern Conference. Perhaps most importantly, you\u2019d imagine that a trade for Mitchell would be less costly than one for Giannis.\u201d<\/p>\n Should The Heat Pivot Sooner\u2014Or Make Mitchell Plan B? HeavyDALLAS, TEXAS \u2013 MARCH 13: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks backcourt during a game against the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n At this point, the Heat are deeply invested in the Giannis saga. They aren\u2019t in the wrong for seeing it through.<\/p>\n However, there is a legitimate shot that the Bucks<\/a> hold Antetokounmpo or send him somewhere else. Knowing that, the Heat have to be ready to take their attention elsewhere before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n Fortunately, treating Mitchell as a Plan B isn\u2019t as risky as the Cavaliers are unlikely to rush for a Mitchell trade if they choose to take that route. As much as a Conference Finals loss would disappoint, it is progress for Mitchell\u2019s Cavs era. The Cavaliers would need a push from Mitchell to start taking or making calls.<\/p>\n For the time being, the Heat will rightfully continue working on their Giannis dreams.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJustin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. 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