NBA Trades: Rockets become instant contenders in proposed blockbuster with Heat 

Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green
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The proposed deal sends Jimmy Butler to Houston for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jae’Sean Tate, and the third pick in this year’s draft. Butler can immediately step in and not only be the star wing that Houston needs but also have leadership that will be a perfect fit for Udoka’s culture.

This deal also allows for Miami to recoup some assets that they could either flip for a different star or reload with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro as the cornerstones for the franchise moving forward. They also get the third pick in the draft and can use that on a top young prospect or use it in a trade.

With both teams having things to address this offseason, this trade could be the perfect pathway to doing so. However, would both teams agree to the deal as is?