NBA Trade Verdict

Slight Heat Edge

Miami and Sacramento Kings produced a narrow realized-value edge for Heat in the 2014-02-20 exchange: 2015 second-round pick (protected #31-49 and #56-60) (not exercised) for Roger Mason Jr.; cash considerations.

February 20, 2014 Miami Heat / Sacramento Kings Record confidence: Medium

Miami Heat Received

  • Draft Pick 2015 second-round pick (protected #31-49 and #56-60) (not exercised)

Sacramento Kings Received

  • Player Roger Mason Jr.
  • Cash cash considerations

Trade Analysis

Miami received 2015 second-round pick (protected #31-49 and #56-60) (not exercised) and sent Roger Mason Jr.; cash considerations in the 2014-02-20 transaction with Sacramento Kings. The realized outcome provides enough separation to support Slight Heat Edge. The realized-value outcome leaned Heat, though the margin was narrow. The review weighs actual NBA contribution, pick conversion, contract context, timing and downstream asset use, including whether either side converted the original return into something more valuable. The realized outcome provides enough separation to support Slight Heat Edge.