The Heat traded three-time All-Star forward Antoine Walker to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in a five-player deal that came one day after Miami completed a winless preseason. Walker, backup center Michael Doleac, oft-injured forward Wayne Simien and a conditional first-round draft pick were sent to Minnesota for former Miami swingman Ricky Davis and center Mark Blount.

The deal gives Minnesota added depth and gives Miami a third scoring option it wanted in Davis. The Heat will try to fit him in alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade -- the 2006 Finals MVP who'll miss a few more weeks while recovering from knee and shoulder surgeries. Walker helped the Heat win the 2006 NBA title but hasn't always had the easiest time dealing with Heat coach Pat Riley's strict conditioning standards.

Translation: You can not stop Antoine Walker from being fat. It is impossible.

This trade may or may not help the Heat, as Davis will be their third option. The major question will be whether or not Wade and Shaq can ever get, and stay, healthy at the same time. The last time that happened was in the jurassic period.

 SportsComedian.com