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NBA: 10 Under-The-Radar Players Who Could Be Dealt At The Trade Deadline

By Michael Saenz

Feb 13, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) photos over Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Magic won 116-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) photos over Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Magic won 116-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 15, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

James Johnson, Miami Heat

Turns out, everyone was wrong about James Johnson. Heh.

The 30-year-old forward is having a career awakening year with the Miami Heat this season, while averaging 12 points, five rebounds and three assists per game. He’s also shooting a career-high 49 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point range.

Johnson is in the best shape and is playing the best basketball of his life. The Heat have groomed him into a contributing NBA player, something that he simply wasn’t during the last couple seasons of his career.

Question is, will the Heat try to cash-in on their investment, or will they commit to him long-term by electing to sign him this offseason? Depending on what happens at the NBA Trade Deadline, we’ll have an answer.

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