Danny1616 wrote:Pooh_Jeter wrote:Danny1616 wrote:
So they traded a 2nd for a 35 year old guard who hasn't been relevant in a while...your point?
Are you saying we should trade draft picks for aging vets on the last legs of their career to compete? Doesn't that go against your theory?
Are you saying that Ariza is Miami's missing piece to be a true contender?
He actually played quite well when Portland acquired him last year. It makes sense for the Heat because they are obviously competing and Harkless/Bradley have been misses.
The point is that the Raptors haven't been active addressing their needs nor selling assets and the trade market has started to move again.
Heat are 22-18. They have an abysmal record without Butler, who is 33 and injury prone.
You really think this is "addressing their needs."
Clearly they aren't a true contender, so according to your theory they should sell their assets for value.
You can't just apply one standard for us and one standard for Miami, lol.
The team who was just in the Finals and has won 11 out of 12 isn't a contender?
What standard for the Raptors? Masai and co. have to choose a direction. Whether that is upgrading the centre spot/bench depth if they think this team can make any sort of run or selling off assets and regrouping for next year.