Heat trade KZ Okpala to Oklahoma City for draft pick

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward KZ Okpala (11) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bucks 113-104. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) (Marta Lavandier, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

MIAMI – The Miami Heat made a minor move ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

The Heat sent forward KZ Okpala to Oklahoma City.

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In exchange, the Thunder sent the Heat a 2026 second round draft pick.

The Heat selected Okpala in the second round of the 2019 draft.

This season, he has appeared in 21 games averaging 3.7 points and 2 rebounds per game.


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