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NBA Trades: 3-team Duncan Robinson trade for the Miami Heat

By Simon Smith

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 10: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at FTX Arena on May 10, 2022 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 - MAY 10: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at FTX Arena on May 10, 2022 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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MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 28: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat warms up prior to the game against the Washington Wizards at FTX Arena on December 28, 2021 in Miami, Florida, NBA Trades: 3-team Duncan Robinson trade for the Miami Heat. 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) /

NBA Trades: 3-team Duncan Robinson trade for the Miami Heat: Other teams

The two accompanying teams involved in the proposed move are in a similar position in regards to their path moving forward.

The Kings’ 30 wins last season resulted in their 16th straight year of missing out on postseason action. Undoubtedly their most notable moment last season was the midseason trade that saw them land two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis from the Indiana Pacers.

Sabonis is an extremely versatile frontcourt performer, and the Kings’ front office envision Sabonis and incumbent point guard De’Aaron Fox as a potentially lethal two-man combination.

However, the deal was widely criticized due to the Kings sacrificing up-and-coming guard Tyrese Haliburton. In just his second season in the league, Haliburton had quickly shown he was an excellent selection as the 11th overall pick in the 2020 Draft, thus the surprise at the move.

So moving forward, the Kings will be looking forward to only improving their roster, but ensuring it’s designed to suit the timeline of both Sabonis and Fox.

As for the Wizards, they also missed out on playoff action last season, marking the third time in the past four years that this has occurred. Presently, their most pressing issue is dealing with the status of unrestricted free agent Bradley Beal.

After opting out of the final year of his contract, the Wizards have the luxury of offering the three-time All-Star the most years and dollars for his next deal. Assuming they get this done, addressing the remainder of the roster remains a clear work in progress.

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