The Official Miami Heat 09/10 Countdown to Contention Thread.

Sounds fantastic to me!

 

Ugh. I really, really want Bosh.

And Gay/Conley just dont do it for me. I want us to think bigger.

 

Yep... as I've mentioned every above scenario listed in the past, I really wouldn't mind it working out that way. Not at all.

- Raja Bell actually told Sun Sports that he will do everything he possible can to sign with Miami in the offseason.

- Gay/Conley was ORIGINALLY OFFERED for Michael Beasley on draft night, but Riley wanted the fifth pick as well, and Memphis wouldn't do it without excluding Conley or Gay. These were stronger than rumors, though. A deal was very, very close. I love Super Cool Beas, but that would have been a hell of a deal... the Mayo trade between Memphis/Minnesota probably never goes down, but Riley I'm assuming Riley tells Memphis to select Brook Lopez at #5. Holy hell. Right now we'd be sitting on a line up of Conley, Wade, Gay, Haslem, Lopez with max money to spend in the offseason. You add Amare in there and you're winning a title or two or three or four or five. Hindsight, though, unfortunately.

- Been saying that Bosh will stay. He has said over and over again that he wants to be THE franchise player. If he leaves, he goes to New York or Chicago WITHOUT LeBron or Wade, but he LOVES Toronto. Absolutely loves it. I hear he doesn't even go home (Dallas) full time in the offseason now. So much for the "who wants to play in Canada?" talk that most sports writers bring up. Most of the players who play there fall in love with the area.

- Firmly believe Amare is pretty much a lock to sign here in July. I think that's why Pat Riley didn't pull the trigger on including players and/or picks that are in our future plans.

- Jermaine O'Neal on the other hand has stated that he doesn't think he'll return next year for financial reasons and financial reasons only, but your scenario has Miami offering him the mid-level... which he'd definitely take. I think he can be had for $3-4 million per, if not then Marcus Camby.

BTW, I love that scenario. I'd try to include a pick or two to get THABEET in that deal as well. I still believe in him. Not sure if Memphis does.

 

Id like JO to return though. Ive always had a soft spot for him, even when he used to kill us when he was with the Pacers.

 

Why does this stupid basketball team start chucking threes whenever they fall down... BY ONE. I am mostly talking to you, Wade.

Jesus Christ... I hate hate hate hate watching this team in a close game.

Our playoff series better be like last year, full of blowouts. Please God. No close playoff games. I will lose it.

 

Good game yall. Even if Heat win.

 

What a game! I hope to see you guys in the playoffs. Always feel fortunate to beat the Miami Heat.

 

Trade Beasley in the offseason.

I just can't grow to like this kid. He has so much potential, but he makes so many bonehead mistakes, plays scared, and can't rebound or play D, and worse, he goes cold when it counts.

I give up.

 

Beasley missed two major assignments down the stretch that essentially gave Orlando 5 points. Is that why you sit him Spo? Still think you suck as a coach right now but I NOW SEE WHY (to an extent) BEASLEY SITS IN THE FOURTH... a little bit, as he DOES need to learn. Let's see how he bounces back from this horrendous performance where he was even worse down the stretch.

It's a good thing I wasted my tickets tonight.

 

Two things Orlando does better than we do: Rebound and hit jumpshots.

 

Miami's starting front court shot a combined 7/24... that should never happen in an NBA game. Ever... ESPECIALLY when you have a distributor in Dwyane Wade's class.

Still feel like we'd take Orlando to 6-7 in a 7 game series. Still would rather avoid it. Miami's only true chance is Atlanta. That is it.

 

That would make sense considering D-Wade is the only player on our team capable of playing D.

 

Lewis just sits there forever to occupy a defender. Eventually the defender gets bored and tries to help in the paint. cue LOLcatz.

 

After the kind of b-ball I've witnessed from Bease as of late, Id do it.

And Im all for bringing back JO if possible, as long as there's no C better that's available.

 

Some people are better at stuff when they drink.
Dorrell just happens to be one of those poeples

 

Barry Jackson sums up Heat's offseason decisions:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/19/1539426/miami-heat-will-be-facing-difficult.html

Kinda unwise imho, the NBA is a point guard league, Wade does handle the ball alot, but still, don't go too cheap at PG.

Famous last words, "but they will do it here.."..err...rarely works out like that, not with Vets, that game in, game out effort is not a switch that is turned on and off.

So basically, Beasley has to be the #1 option, cats like that end up on those West Coast teams like Sacramento or Golden State..25 pts per game, 20 win seasons...

 

Thats pretty much how I see him. He's has the potential to be poor man's Antwain Jamison in his Warrior days.

 

Not sure about JO Sect, contract yr push maybe, which sort of dovetails with those other potential heat players, a guy likes to play D or they don't, if they crank up their intensity only in their FA yr, chances are good they won't maintain it if signed.

I really like the thought of Joe Johnson as he is the sort of really good background role player that the Heat need imho.

And there is a reason why Amare is on the trade bloc every year for the last 2, it isn't salary.

 

What are your thoughts on how well the Heat stack up against either Boston or Atlanta?

 

Not a big contract, but "a" contract, Q is not exactly in high demand, neither was JO.

If picking guys in contract years to play defense is a strategy, I'm onboard 100%, but they have a career level of defensive play for a reason Sect.

 

If we play them, We will beat Atlanta.

 

Not even I would stoop that low.

I mean, keep it consistent. 85% of those idiots would be doing the opposite in the opposite situation.

 

BTW... by a "few million dollars left" Barry Jackson means $6-10 million right? Because that's what it is. He makes it sound like less.

 

Will need UD for Chicago because that is going to be a VERY physical game.

It's always a dog fight against them, and Brad Miller promised an even bigger fight after the last game.

Hope Magloire gets some PT on Thursday. Perhaps a flagrant or two.

I'm beginning to hate the "Baby Bulls" and wouldn't mind seeing something out of the ordinary. At least some hard fouls.

EDIT: Damn this post makes me sound like a dick. But when it comes to sports... I am. No rules.

 

If Miami keeps it together and wins the games that they should, we'll be in good position going into the postseason. Yes I know 7 of these games are away and 4 are home, but Miami shouldn't lose a single remaining home game and should be able to go at least 4-3 against this road group, maybe 5-2 or even 6-1. Who knows, they're talented enough to run table but probably (definitely) won't. I'm thinking 8-3 (45-37) would be acceptable in the final 11:

@ Chicago
@ Milwaukee
vs. Toronto
@ Detroit
@ Indiana
@ Minnesota
vs. Philadelphia
vs. Detroit
@ New York
vs. New Jersey

CURRENTLY:

5. Milwaukee Bucks: 39-30
6. Miami Heat: 37-34
7. Toronto Raptors: 35-34
8. Charlotte Bobcats: 35-34
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9. Chicago Bulls: 33-37