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3 teams that got better at NBA Trade Deadline

By Steven Kubitza

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 07: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic competes in the 2021 NBA All-Star - Taco Bell Skills Challenge during All-Star Sunday Night at State Farm Arena on March 07, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 07: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic competes in the 2021 NBA All-Star - Taco Bell Skills Challenge during All-Star Sunday Night at State Farm Arena on March 07, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Victor Oladipo, Miami Heat, NBA
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2. Miami Heat

The Miami Heat were rumored to be in on Kyle Lowry, but Tyler Herro was the reported sticking point. The team made the smart move to keep the rising star and still ended up making a great addition.

Miami was able to land Victor Oladipo from the flailing Houston Rockets in exchange for Avery Bradley, Kelly Olynyk and a 2022 draft swap. Bradley has only appeared in 10 games this season and Olynyk has seen his production drop in 2021.

Oladipo is on an expiring contract and shows up as a great reinforcement as the Heat look to return to the NBA Finals. He is averaging nearly 21 points per game this season between stints with the Indiana Pacers and the Rockets and may earn himself a major deal with a great finish to the year in Miami.

The Heat did not just land Oladipo either. Miami landed Nemanja Bjelica from the Sacramento Kings as well. The veteran big man shoots over 38 percent from deep in his career and also adds size in a reserve role. He is averaging 7.2 points in 16.9 minutes per game this season.

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