NBA Trade Rumors: Buying or selling big name deals at the deadline

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 17: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat celebrates after scoring and getting fouled against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 17: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat celebrates after scoring and getting fouled against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Hassan Whiteside, Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have lost four of their last six games and have the NBA’s worst offense during that span. Despite having a top 5 defense over their last handful of games, it’s pretty clear that this team is in desperate need of a change.

Question is, will that come at the expense of Hassan Whiteside at the NBA trade deadline?

It’s a fair question to ask, considering that he’s their best trade asset at the moment, and that he’s beginning to lose minutes to rookie Bam Adebayo and Kelly Olynyk during crunch time. While there definitely are whispers surrounding Whiteside, I wouldn’t bet on the Heat moving him just yet.

Unless an offer blows them away in the next few days, expect Hassan to play out the season in Miami.

Verdict: Sell