A: Two thoughts. First, for anyone who has questioned Chris Bosh because of his perimeter-based playing style, consider that Brook is considered among the softer big men in the league, despite his size and bulk (and that's not even getting into the injury-prone concerns). Beyond that, and this is more to the point of all of the trade questions that have come this way: What exactly do the Heat have to offer? Most teams looking to deal veterans, perhaps even the Celtics with Rajon Rondo, are looking for top-tier young talent, lottery-range draft picks or expiring contracts. The Heat have none of any of that to offer. As it is, the Heat's first-round pick in June is headed to the 76ers (through the Cavaliers) unless it is among the first 10 in the lottery (and a trade partner won't know that until much later in the process). And it's not as if Norris Cole, Mario Chalmers or even Shabazz Napier are going to match up favorably against what so many other teams can offer. The reality is that Pat Riley did his work in the offseason and now needs to see how that plays out. About the only permutation that could make sense would involve Luol Deng for Lopez. I doubt the Heat would do that, and where would that leave the Heat at small forward, anyway? As it is, Deng just about the only thing the Heat have when it comes to a perimeter defender, with his work critical Tuesday against Goran Dragic.