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3ammy3uck3ts wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:Really hope the Spurs get in on this. Watching them against the Knicks yesterday thinking that Wemby and Butler could do some serious damage and with many of there surrounding pieces they currently have. Pop is coming towards the end too so why not try and see if Butler can elevate them to higher levels.
MettaWorldPanda wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:
During the basic era of free agency this strategy worked. During this new era free agency is basically dead and you ain’t getting into any serious trade convos until you got multiple young players and at least 3-5 1st to toss around. The OKC pick has held this team hostage for way too many years. Would seem fitting that we finish at the back end of the lottery and don’t pay out 2025 giving OKC unprotected 2026 and Charlotte 2028.
Beenie wrote:MettaWorldPanda wrote:Really hope the Spurs get in on this. Watching them against the Knicks yesterday thinking that Wemby and Butler could do some serious damage and with many of there surrounding pieces they currently have. Pop is coming towards the end too so why not try and see if Butler can elevate them to higher levels.
Jimmy and CP3 kissing and making up for the sake of Wemby and Pop, eh
MettaWorldPanda wrote:Everyone just focusing on Butler’s requested teams in Warriors and Suns but there will be teams not listed dealing with the Heat in the shadows that actually have the proper pieces and cap means to actually give Butler what he wants. Milwaukee came out of no where for “Miami Only” Dame. Not one insider mentioned the 3 way trade that included Bucks and Boston. I’m looking at the Spurs and Rockets having all the requirements to really get something done.
MettaWorldPanda wrote:Everyone just focusing on Butler’s requested teams in Warriors and Suns but there will be teams not listed dealing with the Heat in the shadows that actually have the proper pieces and cap means to actually give Butler what he wants. Milwaukee came out of no where for “Miami Only” Dame. Not one insider mentioned the 3 way trade that included Bucks and Boston. I’m looking at the Spurs and Rockets having all the requirements to really get something done.
AirP. wrote:MettaWorldPanda wrote:Everyone just focusing on Butler’s requested teams in Warriors and Suns but there will be teams not listed dealing with the Heat in the shadows that actually have the proper pieces and cap means to actually give Butler what he wants. Milwaukee came out of no where for “Miami Only” Dame. Not one insider mentioned the 3 way trade that included Bucks and Boston. I’m looking at the Spurs and Rockets having all the requirements to really get something done.
The Spurs aren't on the clock, Golden State is so maybe something comes from that. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if Butler isn't traded and Miami offers a much smaller extension so they can say they tried so don't be mad at us and ultimately want/let him walk to get them under the tax.
Why would the owner want to continue not only paying the tax on this team but also the repeater tax while teams who aren't in the tax are also getting 14-20 million dollar checks from the teams that are in the tax? I'd just keep in mind that it's highly expected the payroll for this team will be reduced a solid amount for the next couple years, even with the cap going up ~10% (12-16 mil) each year.
AirP. wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:
twix2500 wrote:Keshad Johnson, Run, rebound and hit corner threes.
3ammy3uck3ts wrote:
AirP. wrote:MettaWorldPanda wrote:Everyone just focusing on Butler’s requested teams in Warriors and Suns but there will be teams not listed dealing with the Heat in the shadows that actually have the proper pieces and cap means to actually give Butler what he wants. Milwaukee came out of no where for “Miami Only” Dame. Not one insider mentioned the 3 way trade that included Bucks and Boston. I’m looking at the Spurs and Rockets having all the requirements to really get something done.
The Spurs aren't on the clock, Golden State is so maybe something comes from that. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if Butler isn't traded and Miami offers a much smaller extension so they can say they tried so don't be mad at us and ultimately want/let him walk to get them under the tax.
Why would the owner want to continue not only paying the tax on this team but also the repeater tax while teams who aren't in the tax are also getting 14-20 million dollar checks from the teams that are in the tax? I'd just keep in mind that it's highly expected the payroll for this team will be reduced a solid amount for the next couple years, even with the cap going up ~10% (12-16 mil) each year.
greg4012 wrote:3ammy3uck3ts wrote:
Pretty funny that Miami has been "failing" at team building for years to the tune of being top 2 in the NBA in playoff wins over the past 5 years, including being in 2 of the last 5 finals. What does that say about the efficacy of the rest of the NBA in team building?
MettaWorldPanda wrote:Beenie wrote:MettaWorldPanda wrote:Really hope the Spurs get in on this. Watching them against the Knicks yesterday thinking that Wemby and Butler could do some serious damage and with many of there surrounding pieces they currently have. Pop is coming towards the end too so why not try and see if Butler can elevate them to higher levels.
Jimmy and CP3 kissing and making up for the sake of Wemby and Pop, eh
Yes Butler and Paul will have to play nice lol. A lot of their beef stems from competitive banter.