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Heat Weigh Hypothetical Duncan Robinson Trade With Pistons
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
The Miami Heat are reportedly considering a deal to bring Duncan Robinson back from the Detroit Pistons, according to the Times of India report citing Heavy.com. The proposed trade would send Nikola Jovic and second-round picks in 2027 and 2031 to Detroit for Robinson.
Robinson, 32, signed a three-year, $48 million contract with Detroit last July. He started all 77 games he played last season, averaging 12.2 points and shooting 41% from three-point range. Miami lost perimeter shooting while building around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. The deal is described as hypothetical, with Robinson's projected $15.99 million 2026-27 cap figure close to Jovic's salary.
The Indian Opinion
This is a sensible roster theory, not a near-completed trade. The easy narrative is that Miami can solve its shooting problem with one reunion, but Robinson is primarily a floor-spacer, not a shot-creator. Detroit would also give up a starter from a 60-win team for a developing player and two distant second-round picks. The useful test is simple: can Robinson sustain his 41% three-point shooting while Miami's stars remain healthy?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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