2023 Miami Heat Regular Season Thread - Westbrook and Love edition

[IceColdCubano]

Ok if the team is relatively healthy besides Lowry and can stay healthy, the Heat should make it a goal to catch Philly. Need to Dipo to play like he was playing well earlier this season, Jimmy to stop coasting and pick up his game, Herro to start proving himself as a star and Kevin Love to fit in. 6 games behing Philly, if this team is a legit playoff team they should be able to get to that goal of the 3 rd seed.

Not enough games left to catch Philly imo. Granted we do play them 3x but we’d have to run the table for at least 5-7 in a row and hope they lose just as much in the same frame. We can still be a legit playoff team without getting there, its not as if Philly or Cleveland are bad teams.

Not saying it will be easy. If the Heat go 16-7 the rest of the way they should be in that area of 3-4 seed. Unless those boys ball out at the end as well.

There is almost no chance Miami goes 16-7 the rest of the way, having one of the toughest remaining schedules. If were thinking that KLove is adding such a drastic difference I feel like those people are in for some serious disappointments. It's going to take 5-10 games to even get some semblance of coherence in the offense, let alone just take off in the type of winning percentage like were a top seed in the league.

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[twix2500]

Not enough games left to catch Philly imo. Granted we do play them 3x but we’d have to run the table for at least 5-7 in a row and hope they lose just as much in the same frame. We can still be a legit playoff team without getting there, its not as if Philly or Cleveland are bad teams.

Not saying it will be easy. If the Heat go 16-7 the rest of the way they should be in that area of 3-4 seed. Unless those boys ball out at the end as well.

There is almost no chance Miami goes 16-7 the rest of the way, having one of the toughest remaining schedules. If were thinking that KLove is adding such a drastic difference I feel like those people are in for some serious disappointments. It's going to take 5-10 games to even get some semblance of coherence in the offense, let alone just take off in the type of winning percentage like were a top seed in the league.

Didnt say Love was the deciding factor. I stated that the Heat had to stay healthy, Butler needs to stop coasting, Herro needs to play at a star level, Dipo playing well and Love fitting in. 16-7 is not some incredible run. Doesnt matter how difficult the rest of the season is, if you are legit playoff team going 16 and 7 is realistic goal. If the Heat keep playing 500 level ball they will barely make the playoffs or a play in team. Thats no improvement at all. There is very few elite teams this year. If the Heat are legit its time to seperate from the pack.

Plus Love is a veteran player it shouldnt take long for him to fit in. He getting practice time with team during the break which is vital. Not saying this is my expectation, but a goal for them.

[IceColdCubano]

Not saying it will be easy. If the Heat go 16-7 the rest of the way they should be in that area of 3-4 seed. Unless those boys ball out at the end as well.

There is almost no chance Miami goes 16-7 the rest of the way, having one of the toughest remaining schedules. If were thinking that KLove is adding such a drastic difference I feel like those people are in for some serious disappointments. It's going to take 5-10 games to even get some semblance of coherence in the offense, let alone just take off in the type of winning percentage like were a top seed in the league.

Didnt say Love was the deciding factor. I stated that the Heat had to stay healthy, Butler needs to stop coasting, Herro needs to play at a star level, Dipo playing well and Love fitting in. 16-7 is not some incredible run. Doesnt matter how difficult the rest of the season is, if you are legit playoff team going 16 and 7 is realistic goal. If the Heat keep playing 500 level ball they will barely make the playoffs or a play in team. Thats no improvement at all. There is very few elite teams this year. If the Heat are legit its time to seperate from the pack.

I get it, I just don't trust the team this year. There's a lot of what if's there were expecting to go right that hasn't so far. I don't think they finish in 7th seed, I do think they jump some teams, I just don't see 3rd or 4th Happening. 5th seed is probably an accurate stance for the team, with some improvements while still keeping people fresh for the playoffs. I am not expecting homecourt in these upcoming playoffs.

[twix2500]

There is almost no chance Miami goes 16-7 the rest of the way, having one of the toughest remaining schedules. If were thinking that KLove is adding such a drastic difference I feel like those people are in for some serious disappointments. It's going to take 5-10 games to even get some semblance of coherence in the offense, let alone just take off in the type of winning percentage like were a top seed in the league.

Didnt say Love was the deciding factor. I stated that the Heat had to stay healthy, Butler needs to stop coasting, Herro needs to play at a star level, Dipo playing well and Love fitting in. 16-7 is not some incredible run. Doesnt matter how difficult the rest of the season is, if you are legit playoff team going 16 and 7 is realistic goal. If the Heat keep playing 500 level ball they will barely make the playoffs or a play in team. Thats no improvement at all. There is very few elite teams this year. If the Heat are legit its time to seperate from the pack.

I get it, I just don't trust the team this year. There's a lot of what if's there were expecting to go right that hasn't so far. I don't think they finish in 7th seed, I do think they jump some teams, I just don't see 3rd or 4th Happening. 5th seed is probably an accurate stance for the team, with some improvements while still keeping people fresh for the playoffs. I am not expecting homecourt in these upcoming playoffs.

Yeah its a lot of what ifs. A lot of those what ifs have been the problem. This team has not been healthy at all all season. This team was not a powerforward away like many in here think. With out the powerforward solved, the Heat should have a way better record if they were healthy. 23 games left, its enough time to put up or shut up.

[Flash4thewin]

Didnt say Love was the deciding factor. I stated that the Heat had to stay healthy, Butler needs to stop coasting, Herro needs to play at a star level, Dipo playing well and Love fitting in. 16-7 is not some incredible run. Doesnt matter how difficult the rest of the season is, if you are legit playoff team going 16 and 7 is realistic goal. If the Heat keep playing 500 level ball they will barely make the playoffs or a play in team. Thats no improvement at all. There is very few elite teams this year. If the Heat are legit its time to seperate from the pack.

I get it, I just don't trust the team this year. There's a lot of what if's there were expecting to go right that hasn't so far. I don't think they finish in 7th seed, I do think they jump some teams, I just don't see 3rd or 4th Happening. 5th seed is probably an accurate stance for the team, with some improvements while still keeping people fresh for the playoffs. I am not expecting homecourt in these upcoming playoffs.

Yeah its a lot of what ifs. A lot of those what ifs have been the problem. This team has not been healthy at all all season. This team was not a powerforward away like many in here think. With out the powerforward solved, the Heat should have a way better record if they were healthy. 23 games left, its enough time to put up or shut up.

Honestly if Butler played with some pride instead of coasting the season, this team with flaws and all would be ranked higher. Ive lost track of times of how many games he has just been phoning it in. That Knicks game that was totally winnable had him playing hot potato with the ball like if he was Ben Simmons. For a player making the max, for a player that is suppose to be our franchise player thats honestly unacceptable, also that sets the tone for the rest of the team.

[twix2500]

Didnt say Love was the deciding factor. I stated that the Heat had to stay healthy, Butler needs to stop coasting, Herro needs to play at a star level, Dipo playing well and Love fitting in. 16-7 is not some incredible run. Doesnt matter how difficult the rest of the season is, if you are legit playoff team going 16 and 7 is realistic goal. If the Heat keep playing 500 level ball they will barely make the playoffs or a play in team. Thats no improvement at all. There is very few elite teams this year. If the Heat are legit its time to seperate from the pack.

I get it, I just don't trust the team this year. There's a lot of what if's there were expecting to go right that hasn't so far. I don't think they finish in 7th seed, I do think they jump some teams, I just don't see 3rd or 4th Happening. 5th seed is probably an accurate stance for the team, with some improvements while still keeping people fresh for the playoffs. I am not expecting homecourt in these upcoming playoffs.

Yeah its a lot of what ifs. A lot of those what ifs have been the problem. This team has not been healthy at all all season. This team was not a powerforward away like many in here think. With out the powerforward solved, the Heat should have a way better record if they were healthy. 23 games left, its enough time to put up or shut up.

The year Heat picked up Joe Johnson they went 16-8. That team of Dragic, Wade, Johnson, Deng and Whiteside is a reasonable comparison. A mark this team should attempt to hit and that team was a second round exit

[dean456]

Not enough games left to catch Philly imo. Granted we do play them 3x but we’d have to run the table for at least 5-7 in a row and hope they lose just as much in the same frame. We can still be a legit playoff team without getting there, its not as if Philly or Cleveland are bad teams.

Not saying it will be easy. If the Heat go 16-7 the rest of the way they should be in that area of 3-4 seed. Unless those boys ball out at the end as well.

There is almost no chance Miami goes 16-7 the rest of the way, having one of the toughest remaining schedules. If were thinking that KLove is adding such a drastic difference I feel like those people are in for some serious disappointments. It's going to take 5-10 games to even get some semblance of coherence in the offense, let alone just take off in the type of winning percentage like were a top seed in the league.

But it's not just Love and Zeller joining the team. It's Oladipo, Yurt, Duncan being back healthy Martin moving back to the bench.

If either Yurt or Zeller can be productive in the backup C role then that will eliminate where our largest point deficit comes from.

This is also usually the point in the season where Jimmy ramps it up leading up to the playoffs.

Also I'm not really concerned with the tough schedule. I feel like we've done worse against worse teams then we have better teams this season.

[RexBoyWonder]

best we can hope for is the 5th seed.

More likely is 6th seed.

And staying at 7th and going to the play-in shouldn't shock anyone.

We waited too long to get our act together, there's zero room for errors left.

If you think we'll suddenly see great and consistent health, chemistry, great coaching and all important players stepping up - You're one optimistic modherfuoker.

[DayofMourning]

I predicted wed win win 52 games. Just need to go 20-3 for that to happen.

[AirP.]

I’m calling it now: if Love does well, he’s resigning here this summer, we trade Lowry and we will build the team with good but not great players and try to take that 90s Heat approach of out working others and counting on team ball to lead us to wins.
Damn Weatherspoon and Mashburn!

His wife has already started house hunting, so it seems that they expect to stay in the Miami area for longer than this current season.

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[IceColdCubano]

I’m calling it now: if Love does well, he’s resigning here this summer, we trade Lowry and we will build the team with good but not great players and try to take that 90s Heat approach of out working others and counting on team ball to lead us to wins.
Damn Weatherspoon and Mashburn!

His wife has already started house hunting, so it seems that they expect to stay in the Miami area for longer than this current season.

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where do yall find all these reports??? As soon as somebody says something yall scoure the internet to confirm the bias.

[Kobewade11]

where do yall find all these reports???

We have guys on the inside sourcing them

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[IceColdCubano]

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I mean is there really a choice not to. Even if you felt you could get by with Vincent his value just keeps dropping. Have to try an resurrect something or else all you have is an expiring deal you need compensation to get rid off next offseason, it’s worth it for both camps to make this work.

[wade44]

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That’s ridiculous lol. What were we just going to keep him in street clothes for the rest of the season?

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[Timantha]

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So much noise around Harden to Houston... Embiid might ask out if it happens

[IceColdCubano]

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So much noise around Harden to Houston... Embiid might ask out if it happens

Embid next to Bam hmmmm, Bam would resort to the PF role. Embid also likes Jimmy a lot.

[Timantha]

Harden forcing the Philly front office to give him his fully guaranteed 4 year max. That contract is gonna get so bad when he's 36-38