Injuries may force Heat into drastic trade deadline decision

Toronto Raptors v Miami Heat | Megan Briggs/GettyImagesIn what has been an injury-plagued start to the season, the Miami Heat could find themselves at a place where they have no option but to embrace being a seller at the NBA Trade Deadline.

The term "seller" and Heat are not synonymous. In fact, I can't remember the last time this front office actually embraced the label of "seller" at the trade deadline. Nevertheless, as the Heat's injuries continue to pile up, it may be the only logical path forward.

Of course, much of that could ultimately be dictated by whether a player like Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes available at the deadline. But, if he isn't available, pivoting toward a seller…