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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates after he checked out late in the fourth quarter of the championship game of the Emirates NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena on December 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bucks defeated the Thunder 97-81. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Following the blockbuster trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>, the Miami Heat<\/a> will be forced to navigate a not-so-smooth cap flexibility for further offseason additions.<\/p>\n The \u201cAntetokounmpo trade tax\u201d has put the Heat in a limited spot and with a hard cap in play, the franchise is targeting experienced players on minimum or near-minimum deals to help Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to Bleacher Report\u2019s Jake Fischer, there are two veterans the Heat can take a look at and have key interest in.<\/p>\n \u201cKhris Middleton and Bradley Beal<\/a> are definitely players we\u2019re looking at that could join Miami on the minimum,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Miami has already begun its post-Antetokounmpo trade plans with several moves and deals in the past week. Andrew Wiggins<\/a> reached an agreement on a three-year, $64 million contract extension.\u00a0<\/p>\n Norman Powell<\/a> moved to the Chicago Bulls<\/a>, while Simone Fontecchio<\/a> was re-signed on a one-year deal. Tim Hardaway<\/a> Jr. agreed to a one-year deal to join from the Denver Nuggets<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Miami Heat\u2019s Potential Move After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade GettyWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 MARCH 05: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> is fouled by Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards<\/a> during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 5, 2023 in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n After Powell\u2019s exit, Miami still has needs at the wing and in shot creation. The cap implications of the Antetokounmpo trade meant that the Heat are operating with roughly $12 million in usable mid-level exception space and have to rely on veteran minimum contracts for further roster building.\u00a0<\/p>\n The franchise already used $6.5 million to agree to a deal for Hardaway Jr., who provides the shooting touch alongside Fontecchio for support. They can use the remaining to target one more addition in the wings in Middleton or an additional shooting in Beal.<\/p>\n Middleton is a former teammate of Antetokounmpo, and his current contract situation positions him as a candidate for a reduced deal after hitting the free agency market.\u00a0<\/p>\n Beal is also in a similar position and the Heat could take a shot at signing him. The three-time NBA<\/a> All-Star recently opted out of his $5.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers<\/a> to enter unrestricted free agency.<\/p>\n The Heat still have up to two to three spots to fill in their roster, but have already approached very close to the luxury tax limit. Miami is also keeping a close eye on unrestricted free agent LeBron James<\/a>, which means they could well be hard-capped at the first apron.<\/p>\n How Potential Additions Can Impact Miami<\/p>\n Middleton, 34, is a good shout for more reasons than having a connection to Antetokounmpo. He was part of the Bucks 2021 championship success as one of the main contributors. He has since moved past his peak production days in Milwaukee, but can add mid-range scoring as well as playmaking option.\u00a0<\/p>\n Beal, 33, at some point was one of the highest scoring guards in the league. He fits into the Heat strategy of getting more shooters around their two frontcourt stars. His scoring form has dropped since leaving the Washington Wizards, but he could be a reliable presence to add shooting range.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Heat can go for both stars to fill up two remaining slots to have the minimum 14 standard contract players on the roster. However, with James\u2019 latest news and a move back to South Beach highly possible, the franchise may have a priority in trying to sign him first before other additions.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAdel Ahmad<\/a> Adel is a writer with over five years of experience covering the NBA. His work has appeared on various media platforms, both national and local. 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