Ruma85 wrote:shi-woo wrote:They didn't get enough in the Butler trade, very Kawhii for Derozen vibes. That might haunt them for a while. But as we know, MIA is the LA of the East, so it's just a matter of time before they ultimately get their big break. They traded for win now guys, and made a few other sneaky moves which will pay dividends. They are a team full of solid 4th and 5th starters wwith 2 low level allstars on it. They aren't in a bad situation. I'd keep everything, and just look to improve the team and accumulate assets.
I like the idea of playing big with Ware and Bam, and think that is the foundation i'm building the next Heat team on for now. Especially with Bam finally becoming a consistent floor spacer, having two dudes that can protect the rim, guard multiple positions, and bomb from distance is going to be huge for this team. I think people over rate Ware, but I do like him as a prospect, and think he can because a solid 15-10 guy as early as next year.
Herro is just entering his prime, and is looking like a solid AS level GS that can do everything on the offensive side of the ball. Ultimately he's an awesome #2, but he is def. a solid piece to have moving forward.
Heat need to bring back Davion, it might have just been a hot stretch of 30 games, but he also looked like he belonged out there in the playoffs just buy looking at his boxscores (i didn't watch these blowouts sorry). He's shooting the ball well, playing D, and getting others involved. He's been a nobody for most of his career, so he's probably going to be on a team friendly deal, and could easily go to a 6th man role if needed.
The main thing this Heat team needs to do is try and turn the expirering contracts of Robinson and Terry into something, anything, that can impact winning. Terry needs to go yesterday, and is just hurting this team.
First thing I'm doing is seeing what Ainge wants for either Sexton or Collins. I'm offering #20 and one of those two expirerings, and if he takes it great, my team now has more shooting, and a legit 6th man type off the bench.
#20 and Rozier for Collins or #20 and Duncan for Sexton.
I would look to swap those salaries and potentially move up in this draft. Trades like:
#20 and Duncan for #14 and Keldon Johnson. Move up and still get a rotation piece that I can trade in the future if nothing big is there this year. Magic are another team that doesn't really need their pick, and could do a Cole and #15 for Duncan trade. These are the types of moves i'm looking at, and am slowly improving at the margins till I can make that big splash to bring in that legit #1 option. All of my players are just entering their prime, and the team should be much much better next year with no distractions.
Ware
Bam- Anderson
Wiggins- Jovic- Highsmith
Herro- Sexton
Mitchell
I can live with that 9 man rotation for a year, as it can easily make the playoffs out East, and will have flexibility moving forward. This team needs to turn those large expirerings into something though, they can't just let those two walk for nothing. I trust Spo can make this team work on both sides of the floor and be a Top 12 defense, and a Top 15 offense.
#20 and Duncan for #14 and Keldon Johnson. Move up and still get a rotation piece that I can trade in the future if nothing big is there this year. Magic are another team that doesn't really need their pick, and could do a Cole and #15 for Duncan trade.
Why would the Spurs &Magic do this ^^
Agree. Guarantee Spurs aren't going to just dump Johnson, and especially not to move back 6 spots in the draft AND taking on Duncan Robinson. Magic desperately need shooters so there is some reasoning at least but I don't see them dumping Cole and 15 for Robinson
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