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The Miami Heat have gone backwards after getting out to a strong start.

The Miami Heat were in the top-4 of the Eastern Conference, but they have quickly fallen since, losing 4 games in a row.

The Heat’s latest loss came against the Orlando Magic in the semifinals of the NBA Cup, where they shot just 24.2 percent from three.

The Heat are now back in the play-in, sitting in 8th place and are looking to turn their fortunes around.

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Two Miami Heat players have been slumping during the Heat’s struggles

Kel’el Ware has been in a major slump during the Heat’s losing streak.

He’s combined to score just 13 points over his last 3 games. Ware had gotten off to a solid start this season, but now his numbers have dipped.

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Meanwhile, Jaime Jaquez Jr. has also seen his production take a hit. Other than his 27-point outing against the Sacramento Kings, he has been average and inefficient from the field.

Brian Windhorst said that Tyler Herro returning has messed up the “mojo” of both Ware and Jaquez Jr.

“[Kel’el] Ware and [Jaime] Jaquez had bigger roles before [Tyler] Herro came back and playing great.

“Since that has happened, in addition to league catching up, the two have lost their mojo a little bit.”

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Should the Miami Heat trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

With the Heat struggling and not appearing to be good enough to make a run in the East this season, should they shift their focus to trying to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Mock trade sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami

• Miami Heat receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo

• Milwaukee Bucks receive: Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Terry Rozier, 2029 and 2031 first-round picks

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Giannis hasn’t requested a trade yet, but the Heat have been linked to Antetokounmpo a ton since his name has resurfaced in trade rumors.

The Heat could put forth a competitive trade package for Giannis. If they feel Herro is disrupting things, they can trade him along with Ware in a deal.

Miami has had their sights set on Giannis for a while and they could look to make a huge splash to turn their season around.