With the team now in the midst of garnering status as a dark-horse title contender, ClutchPoints' Jedd Pagaduan recently suggested that the Heat must target 2022 Defensive Player of the Year winner and ex-Boston Celtics guard, Marcus Smart, via trade.

The Utah Jazz recently engaged in a three-team trade with the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers, where they parted ways with John Collins to receive Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, and a 2027 second-round pick.

Powell met Wade in Europe prior to his trade to the Heat. He took the time to tell Wade how much he admired his game, and Wade responded by telling Powell that he respected his efforts as a sixth man with the Clippers and his development into a full-time starter during the 2024-25 season.

The Heat will receive veteran guard Norman Powell from the Clippers, while Los Angeles will receive John Collins from the Jazz, and Utah gets veteran forwards Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson and a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers, according to NBA insider Shams Charania .