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NBA Trade Deadline 2020: 5 trades to make the Miami Heat a contender

By Ian Levy

MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 29: Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat looks om prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Arena on November 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 29: Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat looks om prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Arena on November 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 4: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 4, 2020 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 4: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 4, 2020 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Another of the best shooters on the market

The Pelicans signed J.J. Redick and Derrick Favors this summer in anticipation of a playoff run, hoping to scaffold things around rookie sensation Zion Williamson. Unfortunately, the Pelicans have the second-worst record in the Western Conference and Zion has yet to play as he recovers from a knee injury. Redick is utterly expendable to them and in return, they’d get to try out Winslow as another handler alongside Lonzo Ball and Jrue Holiday.

Redick is much smaller but would offer similar benefits to Bertans — an elite shooter who adds dynamism with their comfort coming off screens and running curls in the middle of the floor. Minutes will be tight in the backcourt but the efficiency and space Redick could add to their offense could be extremely important in a tight playoff series.

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