Miami Heat Road To The Lottery Thread

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It's like a soap opera. At first, he talked about how much he loved playing in Golden State and wished for an extension. Then, he went on for about 10 months about how badly he wanted to play in Miami. At one point, he was telling French television that he had a deal done with Miami. I think I read somewhere last week that Pietrus now "loves" playing in Golden State, and is looking to re-sign this summer.

He'd make for a fine 6th or 7th man, though.

 

I'm almost 100% sure Miami won't even sniff the #1 pick, probably not even #2. We're going to wind up with #3 or #4, let's just hope it's spent on Bayless or Mayo. I can't imagine sitting through 15-67 for Brook Lopez. Pretty suicidal if you ask me.

 

Oh, don't worry. I'm just speaking this way to keep from potential disappointment.

On the flip side, my grade on O.J. Mayo isn't even a notch lower than Derrick Rose. Just a "tad"

 

So Pat Riley's target for Marion's expiring contact after next year is Carlos Boozer?
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/52581/20080518/heat_could_target_boozer_next_summer/

Man, imagine a trio of Wade, Rose, and Boozer. One can only dream.

 

Extending Marion's contract would be a huge disappointment, IMO. As much as I love Shawn Marion, it doesn't better this franchise for the future. You're talking about a 5 or 6 year deal kicking in 2009, which locks Marion up from age 31 - 36/37. If he was a PG or PF/C in his prime, then fine, but I wouldn't make that jump for a perimeter orientated SF/PF. If we wind up with Rose, Mayo, or Bayless, then we're really going to need a big man. Would you pass up on the opportunity to land Brand or Boozer next summer for Shawn Marion? Ehhh.

 

Oh, and about 26 hours until DOOM. (keeping my lottery hopes negative to spare disappointment)

In all seriousness, tomorrow night is HUGE for this franchise. I hope to God we land a top 2 pick.

 

Denver is shopping Carmelo Anthony and Marcus Camby, looking for expiring contracts and a top-tier lottery selection. New Jersey has been linked to offering Richard Jefferson, Marcus Williams, KVH's contract, and their lottery pick for the pair. I would jump all over the opportunity to pair Wade/Melo, despite the fact that I have never been a Carmelo Anthony fan. Wade/Melo/Camby would do some serious damage in the East - at least a top 3 seed if surrounded by a decent supporting cast.

If we fail to land a top 2 pick, then I'd be on the phones with Denver asap. Aside from that possibility, I actually see Utah listening to offers for Carlos Boozer from the get go. I don't think he sticks around next summer, where he will be an unrestricted free agent. And as long as Pat Riley is running the show, Elton Brand will remain an option, IMO.

But God........I want Derrick Rose. I really want Derrick Rose.

 

He's a huge upgrade over Shawn Marion, IMO. As much as I actually don't like Anthony, he can take over a game any given night. Not too sure Riley would take a chance on him, though. Again, I'm content with Jerryd Bayless or O.J. Mayo. I am, however, 200% against Brook Lopez, which is the player I think Riley would target at 3 or 4.

 

I'm monitoring Utah's situation pretty closely.

Boozer and Williams could both split after next season.

 

I actually agree with you. I've been calling him the most overrated player in the league for a while now. Like I said, I don't really favor Carmelo Anthony as a person much less as a professional athlete. However, paired up with Wade and a solid supporting cast, I wouldn't be completely against it.

What I am against is the thought of going through a 15-win season for Brook Lopez.

 

lol, oddly enough, I was thinking the same thing. David Stern will hand Derrick Rose to the Knicks. But hey, I'll take #1 or #2, although preferably #1. I think both Rose and Beasley will be extremely special players, but this has become a guard orientated league, and you won't find a better pair than Rose/Wade. Not to get ahead, because I feel almost the same about a potential Bayless/Wade back court. We could sure up the front court in 2009.

 

Interesting bit on a potential Bayless/Wade back court:

Neither player even knows how to spell his own first name.