Miami Heat Regular Season Thread - Part 1 - Can You Feel It?

[Spacely]

Twitter rumor that Mia is quietly shopping Winslow.

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Hmm idk how I feel about this D’Lo defense is turd

[DayofMourning]

Hmm idk how I feel about this D’Lo defense is turd

Not to mention the massive locker room chemistry swing this would cause. Winslow is a big time leader for us.

[twix2500]

I still like the idea of getting Jrue Holiday.

[twix2500]

I'm not trading Jones Jr. Our depth is a major strength and could possibly propel to us to the 1 seed if this thing can keep rolling. This here Eastern Conference is wide open, and we need all the depth possible. If you lose him in free agency, so be it. See how it plays out. You have his bird rights, so there's always the option of a potential sign and trade scenarios as well. Keep it open. There's only going to be like 4 or 5 teams with significant cap space this summer anyhow. Half the league is pressed right up against the luxury tax line too.

fair point, maybe we can get him for a bargain. But if Dion acts up and we have to go nuclear, DJJ might be the casualty they have to attach.

Fuxx dat, I am not willing to give up something just to give up Dion. Dion can stay away from games and just do shoot around for the next two years. He the 15th man on the roster right now. Whooo cares if he never plays. Heat have 3 shooters guards that deserve playing time, Duncan, Herro and Nunn. So there is no need to move Waiters. He not holding no major depth or roster spot.

[Alex36199]

Twitter rumor that Mia is quietly shopping Winslow.

If you're referring to Str8__rich (eye in the sky), don't give it any credibility. Guy is a moron.

Kind of dude that thinks Whiteside is a superstar, Winslow is a scrub, and Spo should be fired. Don't fuel his fire by attaching any sort of weight to what he says.

[Alex36199]

Hmm idk how I feel about this D’Lo defense is turd

Not to mention the massive locker room chemistry swing this would cause. Winslow is a big time leader for us.

The importance of this is a bit overlooked. I don't know how many of you saw that postgame by Meyers after the Rockets game, but Bam, Winslow, DJJ are clearly good friends and I'm not sure how dealing any one of those three would go over. Which is why I would be hesitant on dealing DJJ unless we're getting something of real value in return.

Granted, Richardson was pretty close with Bam and Justise and dealing him didn't seem to cause any issues.

[twix2500]

Hmm idk how I feel about this D’Lo defense is turd

Not to mention the massive locker room chemistry swing this would cause. Winslow is a big time leader for us.

The importance of this is a bit overlooked. I don't know how many of you saw that postgame by Meyers after the Rockets game, but Bam, Winslow, DJJ are clearly good friends and I'm not sure how dealing any one of those three would go over. Which is why I would be hesitant on dealing DJJ unless we're getting something of real value in return.

Granted, Richardson was pretty close with Bam and Justise and dealing him didn't seem to cause any issues.

Lol Riley not holding back from trades because of who are friends on the team.

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[twix2500]

Twitter rumor that Mia is quietly shopping Winslow.

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Hmm idk how I feel about this D’Lo defense is turd

Bogus rumor. But I have always wanted Russell here. He fits Spo system. He is a younger more athletic version of Dragic.

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[Alex36199]

Not to mention the massive locker room chemistry swing this would cause. Winslow is a big time leader for us.

The importance of this is a bit overlooked. I don't know how many of you saw that postgame by Meyers after the Rockets game, but Bam, Winslow, DJJ are clearly good friends and I'm not sure how dealing any one of those three would go over. Which is why I would be hesitant on dealing DJJ unless we're getting something of real value in return.

Granted, Richardson was pretty close with Bam and Justise and dealing him didn't seem to cause any issues.

Lol Riley not holding back from trades because of who are friends on the team.

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Not suggesting that. I'm saying chemistry plays a huge role in the success of teams (especially young teams like ours) and that if we aren't getting real value back, it's not worth messing with the chemistry. I don't doubt Riley will pull the trigger if we can get a decent return on investment for DJJ or a fringe-to-star level player for Winslow.

[Beenie]

Twitter rumor that Mia is quietly shopping Winslow.

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First I've seen of this. Interesting idea. I was a bigtime advocate for Mia to target D-Lo prior to the start of the season. Not sure how I feel about it now, though.

[BenoUdrihFTL]

Duncan Robinson is shooting 55%fg and 50% 3pts at the moment, if he continues to play that way understanding those numbers will drop to something more like 47%fg and 40% 3pts, I don't see how you can keep him off the starting lineup with Nunn and Butler. Spacing is extremely important in today's NBA, without it you have to grind yourself to death each game to try to accumulate some wins and in the playoffs every team is playing as hard as you. That's when reality hits you in the face.

I understand Defense is very important, but not when your offense as a player is so inefficient and you are sharing the floor with another player like Bam who relies on cuts, hustle and fast break points to get most of his offense. That's 2 players on the floor at the same time allowing defenders to close the gaps making it tougher for players like Butler and Dunn to score. With Duncan Robinson players have to stay honest or pay the price. We can't say the same about Winslow at this point.

Totally agree

And I haven't looked at the advanced #s but my eye test says Duncan has been a pretty decent perimeter defender so far

[Kobewade11]

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[Kobewade11]

The Heat continue to quietly communicate that Dion Waiters is available via trade. The Detroit Pistons, who have a further depleted back court with the injury to Reggie Jackson, is a team that continues to be mentioned according to a source. The Charlotte Hornets are also a team to watch as a willing trade partner it if means securing an asset.

Marvin Williams and Jae Crowder, both players the organization has shown interest in previously, are potential targets that could entice the Heat to eventually package an asset (such as Derrick Jones Jr.) with Dion Waiters to find the shooting guard a new home. Such a trade would likely need to involve a third team, and the Heat prefers not to surrender any asset in such a move at this time according to a source. The reemergence of James Johnson would also cool off any interest in Williams or Crowder for the time being.

Although the Heat remain open minded to all trade scenarios, the team is by no means actively pursuing any major trades at this point, according to a league source. The team, as expected, is pleased with its 5-1 start and prefers to be patient. Check back in mid December, when more than half the league will become available via trade due to free agent restrictions that lift on 12/15, as that seems to be a more realistic reevaluation date for trade options.

I know you're lurking here LEIF, well done.

[Majestic7]

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[Majestic7]

The Heat continue to quietly communicate that Dion Waiters is available via trade. The Detroit Pistons, who have a further depleted back court with the injury to Reggie Jackson, is a team that continues to be mentioned according to a source. The Charlotte Hornets are also a team to watch as a willing trade partner it if means securing an asset.

Marvin Williams and Jae Crowder, both players the organization has shown interest in previously, are potential targets that could entice the Heat to eventually package an asset (such as Derrick Jones Jr.) with Dion Waiters to find the shooting guard a new home. Such a trade would likely need to involve a third team, and the Heat prefers not to surrender any asset in such a move at this time according to a source. The reemergence of James Johnson would also cool off any interest in Williams or Crowder for the time being.

Although the Heat remain open minded to all trade scenarios, the team is by no means actively pursuing any major trades at this point, according to a league source. The team, as expected, is pleased with its 5-1 start and prefers to be patient. Check back in mid December, when more than half the league will become available via trade due to free agent restrictions that lift on 12/15, as that seems to be a more realistic reevaluation date for trade options.

I know you're lurking here LEIF, well done.

Just read that a minute ago myself. I think the Heat will roll with this roster at least until 12/15.

[BenoUdrihFTL]

I want absolutely nothing to do with D-Lo lol

[DayofMourning]

All the Heat needed to do was subtract Whiteside and add Herro, Nunn, Silva, and Butler in his place. Pretty simple stuff. From poor attitudes and low energy to natural born supremacy.

[Beenie]

I still like the idea of getting Jrue Holiday.

I've been watching him this season and he hasn't impressed. His touch around the rim has been off and his general sharpness with his passing and dribbling hasn't been great. Kinda reminds me of Winslow. lol

[twix2500]

All the Heat needed to do was subtract Whiteside and add Herro, Nunn, Silva, and Butler in his place. Pretty simple stuff. From poor attitudes and low energy to natural born supremacy.

Oh yeah, just a simple exchange

[insfo]

The Heat continue to quietly communicate that Dion Waiters is available via trade. The Detroit Pistons, who have a further depleted back court with the injury to Reggie Jackson, is a team that continues to be mentioned according to a source. The Charlotte Hornets are also a team to watch as a willing trade partner it if means securing an asset.

Marvin Williams and Jae Crowder, both players the organization has shown interest in previously, are potential targets that could entice the Heat to eventually package an asset (such as Derrick Jones Jr.) with Dion Waiters to find the shooting guard a new home. Such a trade would likely need to involve a third team, and the Heat prefers not to surrender any asset in such a move at this time according to a source. The reemergence of James Johnson would also cool off any interest in Williams or Crowder for the time being.

Although the Heat remain open minded to all trade scenarios, the team is by no means actively pursuing any major trades at this point, according to a league source. The team, as expected, is pleased with its 5-1 start and prefers to be patient. Check back in mid December, when more than half the league will become available via trade due to free agent restrictions that lift on 12/15, as that seems to be a more realistic reevaluation date for trade options.

I know you're lurking here LEIF, well done.

Are there any more bases left to cover? so we might or might not make a trade. Got it.