Miami Heat Off-season Thread Vol. 5 - The One Where We Do Something

Post #41 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 1:49 am

Bishop45 wrote:That’s an L for Brunson, don’t let them folks game you like that

Shoulda signed IHart with the money they saved. That team would do it.

Post #42 » by **MettaWorldPanda** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 2:06 am

Read on Twitter

Cap room all spent. Not a trade partner anymore.

Post #43 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 2:07 am

MettaWorldPanda wrote:

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Cap room all spent. Not a trade partner anymore.

We couldmt sign Fontomaria? Wake up Pat you sleepy bastard. St. Trina is not ur friend.

contract · Post #44 » by **contract** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 2:55 am

Pokuokic wrote:Yeah Jovic looks done for the Olympics shame since both the other SFs got injured/retired meaning he would have been forced into playing SF. Serbia got the Miami Heat build with 5 C's and 5 SG's

Our guys can't even stay healthy in the offseason. :nonono:

Post #45 » by **MettaWorldPanda** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 3:21 am

DayofMourning wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:

Read on Twitter

Cap room all spent. Not a trade partner anymore.

We couldmt sign Fontomaria? Wake up Pat you sleepy bastard. St. Trina is not ur friend.

Are you ready for value signing 6’5 220 Haywood Highsmith to be your starting PF again?

Post #46 » by **Wiltside** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 3:28 am

Can we sign anyone for minimum?

Could run it back with Achiuwa as an extra PF. Or perhaps sign Fultz as backup 1.

Post #47 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 3:33 am

MettaWorldPanda wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:

Read on Twitter

Cap room all spent. Not a trade partner anymore.

We couldmt sign Fontomaria? Wake up Pat you sleepy bastard. St. Trina is not ur friend.

Are you ready for value signing 6’5 220 Haywood Highsmith to be your starting PF again?

Im ready for Keshad to take his minutes. Cant hate on the value signing but I dislike the potential minutes allocation.

Post #48 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 3:34 am

Wiltside wrote:Can we sign anyone for minimum?

Could run it back with Achiuwa as an extra PF. Or perhaps sign Fultz as backup 1.

Id sign Precious as 15 just to make up for the Lowry debacle. Our FO does some dumb ****.

Post #49 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 3:48 am

This offseason will be the one remembered as the one where we didnt trade senior citizen Jimmy for Reed, Jabari and Flagg. Bill Simmons gonna write a book about it.

Post #50 » by **MettaWorldPanda** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 4:01 am

DayofMourning wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
We couldmt sign Fontomaria? Wake up Pat you sleepy bastard. St. Trina is not ur friend.

Are you ready for value signing 6’5 220 Haywood Highsmith to be your starting PF again?

Im ready for Keshad to take his minutes. Cant hate on the value signing but I dislike the potential minutes allocation.

Keshad is going to burn through those two way minimum games quickly. Need to keep that roster spot open for him.

Beenie · Post #51 » by **Beenie** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 4:09 am

DayofMourning wrote:This offseason will be the one remembered as the one where we didnt trade senior citizen Jimmy for Reed, Jabari and Flagg. Bill Simmons gonna write a book about it.

And Bam and Herro for Hou’s #3, plus 3 additional picks, plus Sengun, Green and Brooks.

If Ware is the future starting C and Jaquez is a future starting wing, Jimmy n Bam are already replaced. Should be advocating for Moving Bam too.

AirP. · Post #52 » by **AirP.** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 4:16 am

Wiltside wrote:Can we sign anyone for minimum?

Could run it back with Achiuwa as an extra PF. Or perhaps sign Fultz as backup 1.

Not now, if they sign anyone it would put them into the 2nd apron, they once again have to wait until late in the season to add someone to a prorated salary. It's weird how his happens all the time isn't it?

dshearn · Post #53 » by **dshearn** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 4:23 am

MettaWorldPanda wrote:
insfo wrote:
Hoops3355 wrote:

I don't know what to make of his mobility yet. Haslem an interesting comp. Think he'll move better once he gets the system down. I also he's got some chase down blocks in his future.

Lane Agility Time (seconds):
Keshad Johnson: 11.38
Edrice Adebayo: 11.94
Kel’el Ware: 10.97
Shuttle Run (seconds):
Keshad Johnson: 3.02
Edrice Adebayo: 3.24
Kel’el Ware: 2.91
Three Quarter Sprint (seconds):
Keshad Johnson: 3.03
Edrice Adebayo: 3.24
Kel’el Ware: 3.29
Standing Vertical Leap (inches):
Keshad Johnson: 31.5
Edrice Adebayo: 33.5
Kel’el Ware: 32.5
Max Vertical Leap (inches):
Keshad Johnson: 42.0
Edrice Adebayo: 38.5
Kel’el Ware: 36.0

Ware’s sprint numbers being comparable or better than Bam are surprising. He seems to plod along a lot, so didn’t expect this. Or maybe I’m reading this all wrong

Ware shattered combine records this year. He’s no plodder
https://hoosierillustrated.com/indiana-basketball-center-kelel-ware-crushes-nba-combine-numbers-sets-new-record/

Ware is going to be fun to watch develop......Every dang summer Miami uncovers or develops random dudes off the street.....now we get to see what those guys can do with a dude that has real world mesurables....

It is a dang shame they did not have this ability to just find NBA talent under every rock they turn over during the big 3 era. I know the NBA is moving away from that roster construction model...but if any organization could pull it off it is this one.

Hoops3355 · Post #54 » by **Hoops3355** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 5:35 am

insfo wrote:
Hoops3355 wrote:
batterybro42 wrote:
Guy kinda plays like UD did way back in the day

Not really high on his mobility, and he has a low ceiling, but he could be a grindy glue guy given the opportunity. I could see him becoming a valuable piece of the roster.

Seems like a good teammate who can hit open jumpers, hustle, rebound, and defend. Got to work like UD to stick, would be cool to see that torch passed.

I don't know what to make of his mobility yet. Haslem an interesting comp. Think he'll move better once he gets the system down. I also he's got some chase down blocks in his future.

Lane Agility Time (seconds):
Keshad Johnson: 11.38
Edrice Adebayo: 11.94
Kel’el Ware: 10.97
Shuttle Run (seconds):
Keshad Johnson: 3.02
Edrice Adebayo: 3.24
Kel’el Ware: 2.91
Three Quarter Sprint (seconds):
Keshad Johnson: 3.03
Edrice Adebayo: 3.24
Kel’el Ware: 3.29
Standing Vertical Leap (inches):
Keshad Johnson: 31.5
Edrice Adebayo: 33.5
Kel’el Ware: 32.5
Max Vertical Leap (inches):
Keshad Johnson: 42.0
Edrice Adebayo: 38.5
Kel’el Ware: 36.0

Ware’s sprint numbers being comparable or better than Bam are surprising. He seems to plod along a lot, so didn’t expect this. Or maybe I’m reading this all wrong

Ware moves pretty well but he's so long it doesn't look it but he's a lot covering space. The fact that he's a little ahead of Young Edrice, bodes well for his ability to impact the game and should also allow him to quickly adjust to just staying down and using his length and speed which will limit his foul trouble and keep him on the floor.

El Alonzo scowl · Post #55 » by **El Alonzo scowl** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 5:37 am

dshearn wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:
insfo wrote:
Ware’s sprint numbers being comparable or better than Bam are surprising. He seems to plod along a lot, so didn’t expect this. Or maybe I’m reading this all wrong

Ware shattered combine records this year. He’s no plodder
https://hoosierillustrated.com/indiana-basketball-center-kelel-ware-crushes-nba-combine-numbers-sets-new-record/

Ware is going to be fun to watch develop......Every dang summer Miami uncovers or develops random dudes off the street.....now we get to see what those guys can do with a dude that has real world mesurables....

It is a dang shame they did not have this ability to just find NBA talent under every rock they turn over during the big 3 era. I know the NBA is moving away from that roster construction model...but if any organization could pull it off it is this one.

It's why the 2026 plan is attractive. It's going to be fun to watch everyone develop. There are only six players (Love, Jimmy, Burks, Josh, Dunc, Terry) age 30 or over on the roster. I can already see the conflict of this upcoming season: giving minutes to youth for development vs veterans for wins to pay out the OKC pick ASAP (and the Domino Effect that entails).

twix2500 · Post #56 » by **twix2500** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 6:31 am

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Post #57 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 11:05 am

twix2500 wrote:

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Wow. That sucks.

2 board faves-Holmes and Carter both out already.

Dc__20 · Post #58 » by **Dc__20** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 11:28 am

I'll still watch every game this season but damn, there's nothing really to look forward to this season, heat won't contend, getting old (Jimmy) but not bad enough to get a top 3 pick

Beenie · Post #59 » by **Beenie** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 1:55 pm

AirP. wrote:
Wiltside wrote:Can we sign anyone for minimum?

Could run it back with Achiuwa as an extra PF. Or perhaps sign Fultz as backup 1.

Not now, if they sign anyone it would put them into the 2nd apron, they once again have to wait until late in the season to add someone to a prorated salary. It's weird how his happens all the time isn't it?

Or they can make a trade in which they take back less salary than the contract that’s being sent out.

Its the last resort for anyone that’s still holding onto hope that a rotational piece can still be added.

3ammy3uck3ts · Post #60 » by **3ammy3uck3ts** » Sat Jul 13, 2024 2:41 pm

AirP. wrote:
3ammy3uck3ts wrote:

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Wow, but Jimmy wants 4/$240M

Brunson took the max; he could have waited a year to get a lot more but didn't want to risk a major injury with him about to turn 28. If he were to lose some of his quickness he's done as a high level player.

Think of it this way, if he were to tear his ACL in his age 28 season, he's done till 29, probably will take another season to get back to where he should be, now he's age 30 as a small guard, I'm not sure you give a guy like that big money. Kinda like the Isiah Thomas situation with Boston although he's way smaller than Brunson.

99.9% of players aren’t doing what he did, hate the Knicks and don’t particularly care for Brunson but this definitely got my respect