The question for the Miami Heat in the wake of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline was one of: wouldn’t or couldn’t?

The Heat brought back their 2006 title team for a two-day, 20th anniversary celebration this week, with a gala on Monday followed by an on-court event for fans to see at their home game against Atlanta on Tuesday. Most of the team was in attendance, including O'Neal — who offered what may be a mildly surprising assessment of that championship run.

Here is how the Lakers and Heat benefit from playing the long game in their pursuits of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

A look at the best realistic trade packages that could be offered by the Heat and others for Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to be the top story in the trade market, and the Heat are part of those rumors.