The Miami Heat are clearly in the market for a shake-up. After a stretch of uneven performances and a roster that hasn’t quite clicked the way they'd hoped, the front office is exploring big moves - and one of those reportedly involved Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. According to reports, Miami made a run at Morant with an offer centered around Tyler Herro, but Memphis wasn’t biting.
That tells us two things. One, Miami is serious about making a splash.
And two, they’re not afraid to part with a key piece like Herro to do it. The Heat are 3-2 over their last five games - not terrible, but not the kind of consistency this team wants heading into the back half of the season.
They’ve shown flashes, but the rhythm just isn’t there yet.
Interestingly, the Chicago Bulls - who currently sit below Miami in the standings - are in a similar boat, at least in terms of recent form. They’ve also gone 3-2 in their last five, notching impressive wins over playoff-caliber opponents like the Clippers, Timberwolves, and Celtics.
That’s no small feat. But losses to the Lakers and Pacers have kept them from gaining real momentum.
Now, both teams are eyeing changes. For Chicago, it’s about re-evaluating their young core and figuring out which direction to take as they look to build a more competitive future. For Miami, it’s about finding a spark - someone who can elevate this team from the middle of the pack to a real threat in the East.
That sets the stage for their upcoming matchup, which suddenly feels more than just another regular-season game. It’s a litmus test for where both franchises stand - and where they might be headed.