Celtics Steal Bam Adebayo From Miami Heat

Merlin sees a three-team blueprint that would send Bam Adebayo and Justin Champagnie to the Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Hugo González and multiple firsts to the Heat, and Sam Hauser to the Wizards. Miami would shed roughly $47 million, collect draft currency and a young wing in González to effectively reset. Boston would add a switchable defensive anchor next to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Merlin notes Bam’s fit is immediate and could become "Somehow Even Filthier" inside Boston’s rotation, though the Celtics would absorb $38.7 million and lose shooting punch. Miami gains picks and cap room to chase a true top player, while Washington picks up a high-efficiency sniper in Hauser. The deal trades present chemistry for future optionality.