Heat may amnesty Mike Miller... Any Interest?

[Sheedpocalypse]

He's a good rebounder too for a SG.... and may be willing and happy to come here if he had a chance to fight for a starting spot.

C:Dre
PF:Monroe
SF:Smith
SG:Miller
PG:Knight

Tons of size and rebounding.

But he can't be a starter anymore... Wasn't he considering retirement last year because of the pain of his injuries? Regarding him coming off the bench and raining down some threes when we're in dire need? Intriguing...

[DBC10]

162. I love how every person is compared to another person of his race. I honestly can't remember the last time someone compared a player to a player of a different race.

It DOES look like Ichiro's, with the fallaway to first and that. But why do people think this needs pointing out all the time? It's like every Bulls road game, or nationally televised game - they insist on showing that graphic showing that Ben Wallace is the worst free throw shooter ever. Yeah. We sorta know that.

This. He won't even get starting time with the way his body has been. He's literally the definition of brokenness.

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[Kilo]

The guy can barely move. He's broken and can't even manage 15mpg anymore. He's only useful to a team like the Heat. It makes no sense for a team like ours to go after him. I doubt he would be willing or happy to come here. If he gets amnestied he will likely retire.

If he is broke down to this level, than the Heat would surely amnesty him rather than paying 17M in tax for such a finished player.

It sort of creates a catch-22.

[rmfc]

No.

[theBigLip]

I don't know what his current health is, but he can certainly shoot 3 pointers. If he is somewhat healthy, then we should put in a minimum bid on him - we can use a shooter off the bench. And he would be coming to a contender

[Snakebites]

Mike Miller would have been a phenomenal addition a few years back.

Now? There's a reason the Heat, where basically everyone not in the big three's ONLY real responsibility is to hit threes, still couldn't find many minutes for the guy.

He simply isn't that good anymore.

[retrolenny]

NO NO NO!!!

[Natopher]

I don't know what his current health is, but he can certainly shoot 3 pointers. If he is somewhat healthy, then we should put in a minimum bid on him - we can use a shooter off the bench. And he would be coming to a contender

In 2012 when Miami won their second championship (first with LeBron) Mike MIller could barely walk around the court. He was hunched over with his hands on his knees sitting in the corner waiting for a pass to hit a 3. There were talks about him having CAREER ending back surgery. Not season ending, but career. There's reason Miami would be looking to amnesty him. There's no way we should even attempt to claim him. ESPECIALLY considering the fact that we're already 1 player over the 15 player max. I'm fine with dropping English. But I would NOT support dropping Siva for a crippled Mike Miller.

[ImHeisenberg]

You self proclaimed roster gurus are aware that Detroit currently has 16 players right?

They need to cut one now, not even considering going out and signing more washed up role players.

We don't have to be down to 15 for a while. I believe its October. Why not add a talented shooter for the league minimum and worry about cutting someone later if trades don't solve that problem before October.

Mike "don't sneeze on me, or you'll bruise my hamstring" Miller?

There's not much left in that tank, buddy.

[He Filled it Up]

That guy injures himself on uncontested jumpers...

[DetroitSho]

Its amazing how over the last couple of years anytime someone has become available, there's a thread started about them about whether the Pistons should acquire them. There's been some pretty mediocre players too. I can't for the life of me understand how CV and Stuck is wanted off the team at all costs, while at the same time some fans wouldn't actually mind having guys like Mike Miller who can barely stand up and a host of other mediocre-to-scrubbish guys actually get support.

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[Dre Drummond]

You self proclaimed roster gurus are aware that Detroit currently has 16 players right?

They need to cut one now, not even considering going out and signing more washed up role players.

We don't have to be down to 15 for a while. I believe its October. Why not add a talented shooter for the league minimum and worry about cutting someone later if trades don't solve that problem before October.

Mike "don't sneeze on me, or you'll bruise my hamstring" Miller?

There's not much left in that tank, buddy.

But at the league min for two years adding a very good shooter who shots it from above 40% from downtown is no risk.

That's what you give an end of the bench 15th man type money. He doesn't have to be a 20 MPG player.

[Jodi]

no

[Natopher]

We don't have to be down to 15 for a while. I believe its October. Why not add a talented shooter for the league minimum and worry about cutting someone later if trades don't solve that problem before October.

Mike "don't sneeze on me, or you'll bruise my hamstring" Miller?

There's not much left in that tank, buddy.

But at the league min for two years adding a very good shooter who shots it from above 40% from downtown is no risk.

That's what you give an end of the bench 15th man type money. He doesn't have to be a 20 MPG player.

In order to add him we'd have to drop 2 players from our current roster! Everyone assumes that Kim English is going to be the player we drop right now, and he probably should be. The next guy in line to be dropped would be Siva. I'm sorry, but I'd MUCH rather have a young, athletic 3rd PG with good handles and doesn't get rattled on our team than a SG in his mid 30's with SEVERE health problems. Adding Miller would be a lose-lose. I'm sorry. He just won't stay healthy.

[theBigLip]

Its amazing how over the last couple of years anytime someone has become available, there's a thread started about them about whether the Pistons should acquire them. There's been some pretty mediocre players too. I can't for the life of me understand how CV and Stuck is wanted off the team at all costs, while at the same time some fans wouldn't actually mind having guys like Mike Miller who can barely stand up and a host of other mediocre-to-scrubbish guys actually get support.

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starting these threads is always fun, it starts discussion, and we learn a bit more about these players. But it sounds like Miller's days are done. On to the next topic. Greg Oden anyone?

[Joe Berry]

sooo the Heast used the amnesty on Miller, should the Pistons make a bid with the remaining capspace? You could get him for 1-2 mil the next two years, that would be a bargain.

[chrbal]

I just don't see the point in going after Mike Miller. If this team was on the cusp of being a legit playoff team, not a one round and done, I would think it might work. But the Pistons have so many other needs and still have 16 players going after 15 spots.

[Dre Drummond]

They would only have to put in a bid at the league min salary and he could be ours for two years... If nothing else he'd be a tradable asset that could net a late first rounder from a contending team looking for a good shooter off the bench.

Really not much downside to adding him if nothing else as an 11th or 12th man.