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NBA Trades: 3 Duncan Robinson trades for the Miami Heat

By Jack Simone

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 22: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round at State Farm Arena on April 22, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 22: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round at State Farm Arena on April 22, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 28: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat shoots a jump shot during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at FTX Arena on March 28, 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: 3 Duncan Robinson trades for the Miami Heat: Sacramento Kings

Heat receive: Harrison Barnes

Kings receive: Duncan Robinson, 2023 1st-Round Pick (Top-20 Protected)

This trade makes a ton of sense for both teams, as each would be filling a position of need. Miami would get their new starting power forward while the Kings would be adding a wing to the rotation.

Starting off with the Heat, Barnes would be the perfect player to start at the four for them. He fits their mold perfectly as a versatile, two-way forward that can help them on both ends of the court.

Barnes is a solid three-point shooter and has been for the majority of his career. And on the defensive end, he’s big enough to guard larger fours but quick enough to move on the perimeter.

He’s obviously not the defensive beast that PJ Tucker was for the Heat, but he is more of an offensive presence for them to run through. The only downside is that his contract is up after this season.

For the Kings, this deal would give them an elite three-point shooter to play alongside their two stars – De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis – neither of whom is a great three-point shooter.

Though Robinson had somewhat of a down year last season, he could easily have a bounce-back year next season. And if that does happen, the Kings will have gotten some amazing value in return for Barnes.

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