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The Miami Heat traded embattled center Meyers Leonard and a future draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for forward Trevor Ariza on Wednesday (Wednesday in Manila).
Leonard waived his no-trade clause so the teams could consummate the deal. The Heat will also send a 2027 second-round pick and a business exception to the Thunder.
Leonard, who will be out of season with a shoulder injury, was fined $ 50,000 last week for using an anti-Semitic slur during a video game livestream earlier this month.
“Meyers was a key part of our team that made it to the NBA Finals and we will always be grateful for his contributions and leadership this past season,” the Heat said in a statement.
“Your recent comments were very hurtful and disappointing, but we are encouraged that you have spent this past week meeting with community leaders, rabbis and Holocaust survivors to better understand the impact of your words and we hope that your education will continue.
We wish Meyers and (wife) Elle the best of luck in the future. “
The Thunder may have made the trade, but Leonard will not be joining the team.
