Kyrie, Jrue or LaVine: Could the Heat Actually Land Another All-Star?

Kyrie, Jrue or LaVine: Could the Heat Actually Land Another All-Star?

September 9, 2026



Kyrie, Jrue or LaVine: Could the Heat Actually Land Another All-Star?

Could the Miami Heat still add another All-Star guard next to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil examine three names Heat fans keep asking about: Kyrie Irving, Jrue Holiday and Zach LaVine.

Which guard is the best fit — and which is actually attainable? Wes and David explain why trades for Kyrie and Holiday are extremely difficult without draft capital before exploring the possibility of LaVine negotiating a buyout if Sacramento falls out of contention.

But what if Miami’s real plan is to wait until next summer? The Heat’s recent financial decisions could position them to use the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception on a 2027 free-agent class that could include LaVine, Jordan Poole, RJ Barrett, Fred VanVleet and more.

Plus, could Walter Clayton Jr. become available before the season?

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  6. You need a scorer jrue is the easiest to get but not the best. Obviously is kyrie as the best option. A guy you can go to at the end of the game. Jrue will provide defense..We need offense we have enough defense. Jrue would be last for me.

  8. Dame is a name no one is talking about when he can become a real option especially if Portland isn't going anywhere! He has player option next yr and a no trade clause so he could really join Miami if he wants to.
    Let's Go HEAT!!!

  9. Lets face it not all players want or are placed in a position to win. And getting paid max bucks is more than sufficient consolation for them. I doubt lavine gets bought out unless hes willing to leave a huge chunk of his 40 + m on the table. And although his skills would compliment this line up i just dont know if he wants to win and play the non star role it would take to win. Would be intruiging though to see him along side giannis klay bam etc.

  11. Kyrie or Jrue
    Lavine will jam the shooting guard and wings position. We need a point guard who can get to the basket, shoot the 3s, and facilitate to others, a floor general. A defensive point guard like Jrue would be perfect 😍

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