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Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET

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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#141 » by lastb1ckman » Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:29 am

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MWP ill be surprised if JJJ gets traded after they said he was the best player on that Olympic training team besides Cooper Flagg.


Yeah some of you are a little overreactive when it comes to these young guys. Jaquez is having a sophomore slump, it happens. You don't gotta punt on him that quick just cause another old rookie is playing well. Odds are Larrson will have a slump next season too after teams key in on his weaknesses. Are we gonna be talking about trading him away too then? The things that matters are if they adjust and rebound going forward after that.

Also, Christopher looks good, but how does he exactly fit on this team? What role would he actually play? Cause he isn't gonna be the star offensive player on the Heat.

So we just continue to run it back over and over and over. Eventually we have to shore up some of the weak spots in this team. Not questioning his worth but it would be nice to try and get a true scoring impact 4 on this team. Or do we just keep running small guys like JJJ and Highsmith out of position at that spot cause we are afraid to trade anybody in the name of giving up on them


No I'm saying you don't gotta jump ship from Jaquez to Larrson that quick like ones a building block and the other suddenly isn't one now. Odds are larrson will be in the same predicament next season. If you're looking at trading for someone both should be available to use.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#142 » by MettaWorldPanda » Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:30 am

If Butler is dealt it makes zero sense to entertain trading JJJ for a win now vet. He’ll be viewed as a potential successor to Butler at the 3 spot. If we plan to keep Butler then we should look at getting him ready to win now vet help.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#143 » by DayofMourning » Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:31 am

Herro was a plus 30.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#144 » by MettaWorldPanda » Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:33 am

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Yeah some of you are a little overreactive when it comes to these young guys. Jaquez is having a sophomore slump, it happens. You don't gotta punt on him that quick just cause another old rookie is playing well. Odds are Larrson will have a slump next season too after teams key in on his weaknesses. Are we gonna be talking about trading him away too then? The things that matters are if they adjust and rebound going forward after that.

Also, Christopher looks good, but how does he exactly fit on this team? What role would he actually play? Cause he isn't gonna be the star offensive player on the Heat.

So we just continue to run it back over and over and over. Eventually we have to shore up some of the weak spots in this team. Not questioning his worth but it would be nice to try and get a true scoring impact 4 on this team. Or do we just keep running small guys like JJJ and Highsmith out of position at that spot cause we are afraid to trade anybody in the name of giving up on them


No I'm saying you don't gotta jump ship from Jaquez to Larrson that quick like ones a building block and the other suddenly isn't one now. Odds are larrson will be in the same predicament next season. If you're looking at trading for someone both should be available to use.

The only reason i mentioned JJJ in trade is cause that’s who teams around the league are going to value in trade. I mentioned Larrson as a depth piece that could lighten the blow in the event we needed to trade JJJ attached to a contract like Rozier in order to get anything done.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#145 » by ZoStrong » Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:46 am

Man, Jaime has gone from untouchable to forgettable in one season. I blame the dunk contest, lol
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#146 » by Wiltside » Fri Dec 13, 2024 3:49 am

ZoStrong wrote:Man, Jaime has gone from untouchable to forgettable in one season. I blame the dunk contest, lol


It's all role dependent. He isn't being featured anymore and looks a bit lost as a result.

I have confidence he'll find his way again. If Jimmy is dealt and the timeline is reset, fully expect him to emerge as our new starting 3.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#148 » by DayofMourning » Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:04 am

We have the 3rd fewest losses in the east.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#149 » by MettaWorldPanda » Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:14 am

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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#150 » by lastb1ckman » Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:17 am

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MettaWorldPanda wrote:So we just continue to run it back over and over and over. Eventually we have to shore up some of the weak spots in this team. Not questioning his worth but it would be nice to try and get a true scoring impact 4 on this team. Or do we just keep running small guys like JJJ and Highsmith out of position at that spot cause we are afraid to trade anybody in the name of giving up on them


No I'm saying you don't gotta jump ship from Jaquez to Larrson that quick like ones a building block and the other suddenly isn't one now. Odds are larrson will be in the same predicament next season. If you're looking at trading for someone both should be available to use.

The only reason i mentioned JJJ in trade is cause that’s who teams around the league are going to value in trade. I mentioned Larrson as a depth piece that could lighten the blow in the event we needed to trade JJJ attached to a contract like Rozier in order to get anything done.


Sorry I just get annoyed when people turn on players quick. Especially when it's young players. We're so quick to annoint a player one year, but then drop for the next guy the next year.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#151 » by Dmcdani6 » Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:47 am

Im still under the impression Jimmy gets traded. It does seem complex however, but all that trade chatter is real.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#152 » by 3ammy3uck3ts » Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:09 am

Another 3 day break smfh.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#153 » by Shewasfly » Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:33 am

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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#154 » by ZoStrong » Fri Dec 13, 2024 6:57 am

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And its not just the numbers. He's completely controlling the game. Singlehandedly making sure we don't suck in a lot of instances, and eventually waking others up.


I had the feeling when he cut his hair, he had the right mindset for the season. Hope it continues.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#155 » by dolphinatik » Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:54 am

I wonder if Jimmy had something to do with Niko getting steady time today. Was nice to be on the other end of a mismatch.
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Re: Game 23: Raptors @ Heat 12/12/2024 7:30PM ET 

Post#156 » by insfo » Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:04 pm

DayofMourning wrote:Terry does get boards. I will give him that.


You will, but Bam won’t! :wink:

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