BREAKING: Luol Deng signs with the Miami Heat

[Fudge]

Free agent forward Luol Deng has agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Miami Heat, league source tells Yahoo Sports.
Per Woj

Shabazz Napier
Dwyane Wade
Luol Deng
Josh McRoberts
Chris Bosh

Dude, that lineup is honestly pretty good. Definitely makes the playoffs in the East. Maybe a 4 or 5 seed.

[Hey Yo]

Shams Charania ‏@ShamsCharania 3m
Luol Deng has committed to the Miami Heat, league source tells RealGM

[lakerspng]

I think they'll have a pretty good season actually. certainly a playoff team in the East. If Wade can stay healthy throughout the season, they'll be dangerous.

[HylianNightmare]

Ecf

[PacerRaptor]

They've replaced James with Deng. They still have a good team - will definitely make the playoffs in the East

[HomieWeMajor]

Riley's got his poor man's Lebron.

[Meticode]

I hope Napier plays better than he has in Summer League, because if he doesn't he's not starting PG by any stretch.

I hope to see Bosh back to getting over 20 points per game and not living at the three point line.

It will be interesting to see how they handle playing Wade.

[jrong]

How's his defense? Playing for Thibs, he has to be pretty good, right?

Defense is where they'll miss LBJ the most. It's also the area of Wade's game I'm most concerned about now.

LeBron is a great, albeit overrated, defender, but more important is the role he played in the Heat's defensive system.

Absolutely no more small ball anymore. You can't have a wing as the anchor of your defense now.

[BallsOut]

PG: Napier | Cole
SG: Wade | Allen
SF: Deng | Granger
PF: Bosh | McRoberts
C: Okafor | Haslem

My body is ready

[SilkkTheShocker]

This move definitely puts the Heat on the same level as the Bobcats now

[PJR]

2008-09 Wade with this team would've won a title. I'm going to enjoy watching this team. :applause:

[SamuraiSWISH]

Wow, things got real interesting. Hopefully Wade comes back healthy, and motivated. Would absolutely LOVE a Cleveland v.s. Miami Eastern Conference Finals. Exciting season. Best one I've looked forward to since 2011.


How's his defense? Playing for Thibs, he has to be pretty good, right?
Worse than LeBron man to man, by far. Pretty good team defender. Not as versatile. He can't guard lighting quick PGs through PFs. Doesn't have the size or lateral quickness. Good effort, rotations, team defender though. Long money arms to contest shots.

[NattyPButter]

but where is 3pt shooting

[Taller than CP3]

this Cavs/Heat rivalry is getting good

[Inferno]

Is Bosh still playing C?

[BallsOut]

Wow, things got real interesting. Hopefully Wade comes back healthy, and motivated. Would absolutely LOVE a Cleveland v.s. Miami Eastern Conference Finals. Exciting season. Best one I've looked forward to since 2011.


Worse than LeBron man to man, by far. Pretty good team defender. Not as versatile. He can't guard lighting quick PGs through PFs. Doesn't have the size or lateral quickness. Good effort, rotations, team defender though. Long money arms to contest shots.

He can't be worse than Lebron man to man. Dude gets lit up by Nick Young, Jason Terry and Shawn Marion :oldlol:

[Duggrr]

They need Birdman or some other decent rim protector.

[Rooster]

Wow, things got real interesting. Hopefully Wade comes back healthy, and motivated. Would absolutely LOVE a Cleveland v.s. Miami Eastern Conference Finals. Exciting season. Best one I've looked forward to since 2011.


Worse than LeBron man to man, by far. Pretty good team defender. Not as versatile. He can't guard lighting quick PGs through PFs. Doesn't have the size or lateral quickness. Good effort, rotations, team defender though. Long money arms to contest shots.

This is gonna show how valuable and how much impact Lebron has considering Deng is like a 2nd tier replacement. Miami vs Cleveland at ECF would be intriguing because a lot of storylines can be made. Cleveland will be there but not sure about Miami.

[SamuraiSWISH]

He can't be worse than Lebron man to man. Dude gets lit up by Nick Young, Jason Terry and Shawn Marion :oldlol:
LeBron isn't bad man to man, but he gets wore out given all his energy usage on the floor. Loses intensity for it, or focus. I've seen him stay in front of Tony Parker, Derrick Rose, and guard Pau Gasol before. Deng is a decent man defender, LeBron is a good man defender.

[Meticode]

but where is 3pt shooting
I really think Deng can help with that. He's struggled the last few seasons because he's been called to initiate the offense more with Rose out, then last season he played on a back achilles pretty much all season.

He used to shoot above 37% consistently.

[DaSeba5]

Great deal because he actually wanted more than that.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Miami will be solid. Better than what most are expecting.

[Meticode]

LeBron isn't bad man to man, but he gets wore out given all his energy usage on the floor. Loses intensity for it, or focus. I've seen him stay in front of Tony Parker, Derrick Rose, and guard Pau Gasol before. Deng is a decent man defender, LeBron is a good man defender.
This. If you look at DraftExpress's LeBron James Free Agency Scouting Video this is one of his weaknesses. He shoulders so much offensively sometimes he becomes disinterested in defense depending more on team help defense or just doesn't have the energy to stay in front of his man.

[jrong]

2008-09 Wade with this team would've won a title. I'm going to enjoy watching this team. :applause:

I want the season to start now. Call me a bitch, but I will have tears the first time we hear "This is my house!"

[SamuraiSWISH]

Miami will be solid. Better than what most are expecting.
Shit if Wade's knees were a few years younger, and Bosh has less sugar in the tank. That team could win a championship depending on Mapier's maturity levels. Which immediately are probably higher than Chalmers.

[Meticode]

To admit I was wrong about Deng. I thought he was going to get $12 to $13 million, considering he turned down $10 million for three years with the Bulls. It seems like with this two year deal he's hoping he has a couple good seasons then in 2016 and the cap increase he can cash in one last time.

[DaSeba5]

_ /Cole/Napier
Wade /_ /_
Deng/Ennis/Granger
Bosh/McRoberts/Haslem
_ / _ /Hamilton

[Kingwillball]

East looks a lot stronger overall u have Cavs, bulls, pacers, heat, wizards, raptors, hawks all looking like locks with Knicks, nets, bobcats fighting for one spot..

[AboutBuckets]

So we'll see Chris Broussard report this tomorrow on ESPN

[Nash]

Bosh's team
only go as far as bosh takes them
and bosh will take them all the way to the ecf

[Richesly]

Wow.

Teague
Korver
Deng
Milsap
Horford

so much better. What an idiot.

And a much better coaching staff. Enjoy the first round exit.

[RedBlackAttack]

I really think Deng can help with that. He's struggled the last few seasons because he's been called to initiate the offense more with Rose out, then last season he played on a back achilles pretty much all season.

He used to shoot above 37% consistently.
...an injury that may not just go away.

But, $10 million a year isn't an awful deal for Deng. I wouldn't have paid it, but the Heat desperately need to fill the 3. They could have done worse for themselves.

Just hope the Deng we saw in the second half of last season was an aberration, because there were times where he was moving like a geriatric.

[Fudge]

Wow.

Teague
Korver
Deng
Milsap
Horford

so much better. What an idiot.
I was hoping for this too. Would've been a perfect fit.

Nobody wants to play in Atlanta, though.

[jrong]

Bosh's team
only go as far as bosh takes them
and bosh will take them all the way to the ecf

Lol ok. I guess Bosh will acquire the ability to become a playmaker over the summer.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Bosh's team
only go as far as bosh takes them
and bosh will take them all the way to the ecf


Get a ****ing grip, dude.

[FLDFSU]

Per Woj

Shabazz Napier
Dwyane Wade
Luol Deng
Josh McRoberts
Chris Bosh

Dude, that lineup is honestly pretty good. Definitely makes the playoffs in the East. Maybe a 4 or 5 seed.

4th or 5th seed? The Heat are stacked. And just got better. 4th ring upcoming.

[Fudge]

4th or 5th seed? The Heat are stacked. And just got better. 4th ring upcoming.
Possible.

[pegasus]

Deng has always been a great mid-range shooter who had improved his range to become a decent 3-point shooter under Thibs, but his wrist injury kinda messed up his shooting. Hopefully he's 100% coming into the season. Above average defender (although overrated) and decent rebounder for his position and has great attitude. Wish him good luck.

[BallsOut]

...an injury that may not just go away.

But, $10 million a year isn't an awful deal for Deng. I wouldn't have paid it, but the Heat desperately need to fill the 3. They could have done worse for themselves.

Just hope the Deng we saw in the second half of last season was an aberration, because there were times where he was moving like a geriatric.

10 mill a year is awful for Deng? Why did the Cavs pay him that much last season then? :oldlol:

[Richesly]

I was hoping for this too. Would've been a perfect fit.

Nobody wants to play in Atlanta, though.

Yeah, it's getting sad. Does no one realize Atlanta is the capital of weed? We all know NBA doesn't fine/suspend for marijuana use anymore.

Would've been such a good team as well... he woulda fit perfect. I'm disappointed. Ferry did all he could I guess. He was going hard for Deng but I guess people prefer beaches than weed. Sad.

I now dislike Deng. I hope we crush them in the season series to show him he made a mistake. We offered the exact same contract. Heat still lack depth on the bench... ugh..

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Shit if Wade's knees were a few years younger, and Bosh has less sugar in the tank. That team could win a championship depending on Mapier's maturity levels. Which immediately are probably higher than Chalmers.

Prior to the "Heatles", Wade actually used to be one of my favorite players.

Without LeBron, and with the new acquisitions, this team just got less douchey.

I hope he and Bosh go ****ing ham.

[Richesly]

Horford was a 20/10 player last season before he got injured.

Milsap was averaging 17 and 8 a game.

Korver is arguably the best 3 point shooter in the league right now.

Teague is a rising point guard who is on break out watch.

Deng could've played with these starters and then...

Demarre Carroll would've been an awesome back up for him. He is a 3-n-D player.

Man the **** is wrong with deng SMH and yes im butt hurt.

[hawkfan]

Hawks still have 9.5 million in cap space plus 3 million in cap holds, so we're in a good addition to pick up someone via trade.

[Meticode]

...an injury that may not just go away.

But, $10 million a year isn't an awful deal for Deng. I wouldn't have paid it, but the Heat desperately need to fill the 3. They could have done worse for themselves.

Just hope the Deng we saw in the second half of last season was an aberration, because there were times where he was moving like a geriatric.
I hope it goes away. I liked watching Deng in Chicago.

[DaSeba5]

Tom Haberstroh ‏@tomhaberstroh 2m
Word is Deng's camp was still looking for $12M/year this offseason, but Heat stood at $10M and refused to go long.

[Richesly]

Hawks still have 9.5 million in cap space plus 3 million in cap holds, so we're in a good addition to pick up someone via trade.

No one is left worth spending on. Just save it up for next off season or trade deadline. And hopefully Horford doesn't fake another injury to heal his pecs again.

[NumberSix]

I honestly didn't want Deng. I don't like this move. Dudes health is holding on by a string.

[Uncle Drew]

Deng is washed up at 29 years old, just saying. He really moves like he's 43. Not his own fault though, Thibs ran him to the ground.

Deng ranks 28th, 1st, 1st, 4th and 12th in minutes per game in the regular season since 2009.

[RedBlackAttack]

10 mill a year is awful for Deng? Why did the Cavs pay him that much last season then? :oldlol:
Huh?

His contract was expiring. It was basically a tryout of a free agent that they might pursue. And, if it were a tryout, he would have failed it miserably.

Also, Deng was being paid far more than $10 million a year for last season I believe.

Besides, you misread my post. I said $10 million a year WASN'T an awful contract.

[hawkfan]

No one is left worth spending on. Just save it up for next off season or trade deadline. And hopefully Horford doesn't fake another injury to heal his pecs again.

Could trade for Love: Millsap, Schroeder plus 2 first round picks for Love and Martin.

[BigBoss]

I really hope the Heat and Cavs play each other in the playoffs :lol

[Draz]

Oh man. That's a great pick up. Always loved Deng.

[SilkkTheShocker]

I really hope the Heat and Cavs play each other in the playoffs :lol

Depends on if Miami can sneak in for the 8th seed.

[r0drig0lac]

short value to a reasonable contract, riley doing the work

[Derka]

This team might just snag homecourt for the first round of the playoffs. Nice pick-up.

[flipogb]

some balance has been restored in the East

[MellowYellow]

24/ yr for Bosh and now 10/ yr for Deng? :roll:

[Kblaze8855]

They might...might...win just as many games as last year.

I suspect they won make the finals...but being a 50 win team in the east isnt difficult.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

24/ yr for Bosh and now 10/ yr for Deng? :roll:
ur reaching.

[D-Rose]

Good for Miami. Depending on Wade's health, they will field a competitive playoff team. The intrigue in the East builds. Obviously the teams in the East aren't as strong, but the field is probably more wide open than the West atm.

[icemanfan]

I really hope the Heat and Cavs play each other in the playoffs :lol
me too :cheers:

[pegasus]

Are they expected to sign Chalmers too? He's a flopping bitch who didn't play well in the Finals, but that was the first time in their four finals appearances. He has improved his shooting and playmaking and is a decent defender. I'd let Cole go and keep him.

[Richesly]

I'm so pissed man.

This FA has sucked for the Hawks just like all the other FAs. I use to blame Rick Sund for the hawk's failure, but now I see why he offered JJ the max. No other person thats any decent cares about winning.

Deng doesn't even fit that well into the Heat, and Spo is a ****ing garbage coach.

[longtime lurker]

Get a ****ing grip, dude.

You're so shook you little ******.

Moving on the Heat have nicely recovered from Lebron leaving. Bosh is really going to show his offensive skill set and Wade is Wade and Deng well fit in where he can. I feel that the Mcroberts and Granger signings were a waste though.

[SilkkTheShocker]

You're so shook you little ******.

Moving on the Heat have nicely recovered from Lebron leaving. Bosh is really going to show his offensive skill set and Wade is Wade and Deng well fit in where he can. I feel that the Mcroberts and Granger signings were a waste though.

You probably said the same thing when LeBron left the Cavs in 2010 :oldlol:

[DaSeba5]

Are they expected to sign Chalmers too? He's a flopping bitch who didn't play well in the Finals, but that was the first time in their four finals appearances. He has improved his shooting and playmaking and is a decent defender. I'd let Cole go and keep him.

They've talked to him, but I don't know if they will resign him.

[DaSeba5]

Why are there a lot of pissed off Hawk fans in this thread?

[inclinerator]

"for the gold"


http://image.cdn.ispot.tv/ad/7V8e/mcdonalds-featuring-lebron-james-and-luol-deng-large-8.jpg

[Richesly]

Why are there a lot of pissed off Hawk fans in this thread?

It's only me.

[morbius]

It was getting obvious that Heat will pickup Deng when they resigned Bosh, he was the best SF available on the market. We'll see how far Bosh can take this team, I'm thinking 1st round of playoffs, but it's way to early to make any prognosis.

[DMAVS41]

Heat could be pretty good next year.

How much cap do they have left assuming Wade signs for 15 a year?

[Jailblazers7]

What's their cap situation now? Do they have room for to go after a vet PG like Jameer?

[PJR]

The rest of the space will be allocated for Wade and UD. Also the Heat will be able to re-sign Birdman, while going over the cap as well. They will have a room exception, which is 2.7 million. That could be used on Chalmers, should they go in that direction (I would prefer not, but it's an option).

[jzek]

LeBron made the wrong decision. :(

[DMAVS41]

Really could be an interesting roster next year.

I'm interested to see how they build it out from here.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Heat could be pretty good next year.

How much cap do they have left assuming Wade signs for 15 a year?
Pretty good? When you talk about Derrick Rose, you make Luol Deng out to be a superstar.

:oldlol:

[dreamwarrior]

That's a pretty good lineup. I'm guessing they're going to retool Bosh's game back to C instead of a 3pt shooter. I predict 48-50 wins.

[SwishSquared]

For just 2 years, not a bad signing. I don't think he will age well though, so at least he won't clog up the cap for 3-4 years. At least Miami has the promising Ennis to spare him some minutes. Seems more like a treading water-type move. Cleveland fans on here said he at times moved terribly. Perhaps with a change of scenery and restored health he will be better next year. Just worried about his mileage and how Miami won't look that much younger/spry with Granger & Deng getting minutes.

FWIW, Lowe said Aminu finished as 7th best defensive SF in league last year (according to 1 metric). Potentially could have been had for minimum-type money, or even BAE (I didn't like Granger signing-$ could have gone elsewhere to get some young defender). James Johnson could have been an interesting look. Obviously Deng's better offensively than all these guys and they got him for less than he originally asked, but they need to sprinkle some youth in imo.

Kinda wish Miami would have gambled and thrown Monroe near-max money to fix their rebounding issue and to have a legit big man post player in their starting line-up (I don't think Bosh wants to be that guy anymore, but he said that prior to LBJ leaving). I'm intrigued how an up-and-coming Monroe would play next to an established guy like Bosh. Throw potentially Birdman and McRoberts into the mix and I like that big man rotation in the EC.

[DonDadda59]

Per Woj

Shabazz Napier
Dwyane Wade
Luol Deng
Josh McRoberts
Chris Bosh

Dude, that lineup is honestly pretty good. Definitely makes the playoffs in the East. Maybe a 4 or 5 seed.

That's a nice lineup, definitely need to get a real center though. If Wade can give them 60-70 games of 24/6/5 (50% FG) and Bosh 20/10, the Heat will be a lock for a top 4 seed.

D-Whistle has done far more with less in the past. Pimpin ass Riley doin' work. :applause:

[2010splash]

Cavs > Heat.

[DMAVS41]

Pretty good? When you talk about Derrick Rose, you make Luol Deng out to be a superstar.

:oldlol:

Not really. I just like Deng. Just said he's clearly a better player than Jason Terry...which he was/is.

Maybe you ignorant Bulls fans will understand this now.

[Droid101]

wtf? Can't even get as much as Frye? WTF is this shit?

[hawkfan]

Jimmer at min for Heat.
Riley doin work.

[boozehound]

why do people think shabazz is a starting quaility pg his rookie year? If he starts, they will not be that great. Also, looks like Bosh is locked into playing the 5 full time.

[navy]

That's a pretty good lineup. I'm guessing they're going to retool Bosh's game back to C instead of a 3pt shooter. I predict 48-50 wins.
You know nothing about Bosh. :oldlol:

[tpols]

Not really. I just like Deng. Just said he's clearly a better player than Jason Terry...which he was/is.

Maybe you ignorant Bulls fans will understand this now.

He really isnt though.. he's a defensive role player who is average or below average at all aspects of offense. Jason Terry was the catalyst to your team winning in the Finals. Deng will never do anything like that in his entire career.

[DMAVS41]

He really isnt though.. he's a defensive role player who is average or below average at all aspects of offense. Jason Terry was the catalyst to your team winning in the Finals. Deng will never do anything like that in his entire career.

You really don't understand basketball much if you honestly think that.

[navy]

Why is Napier starting? Cole is better than him.

Cole
Wade
Deng
McRoberts
Bosh

Im assumming Ennis and Hamilton make it. Justin might actually start.
Bring back Beasly.
Cant afford Anderson.
Oden I thought was gonna give it another go, but Lebron left.

[DMV2]

First McBob and now Deng?

The Heat really want me to be a fan, don't they?

[Haymaker]

McBob/Bosh would get raped by most of the league's front-courts.

[LongLiveTheKing]

3rd seed in the East, ECF.

[ArbitraryWater]

Wow, things got real interesting. Hopefully Wade comes back healthy, and motivated. Would absolutely LOVE a Cleveland v.s. Miami Eastern Conference Finals. Exciting season. Best one I've looked forward to since 2011.


Worse than LeBron man to man, by far. Pretty good team defender. Not as versatile. He can't guard lighting quick PGs through PFs. Doesn't have the size or lateral quickness. Good effort, rotations, team defender though. Long money arms to contest shots.

:biggums: What about Chicago?


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Anyway, stop the wishful thinking.. Heat are a 1st round exit.

[navy]

McBob/Bosh would get raped by most of the league's front-courts.
What's new? :confusedshrug:

[Hotlantadude81]

So, the Hawks failed to land him also. :lol

[J Shuttlesworth]

:biggums: What about Chicago?


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Anyway, stop the wishful thinking.. Heat are a 1st round exit.
Damn, is Samurai really pretending to be a Bulls fan?

[DonDadda59]

:biggums: What about Chicago?


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Anyway, stop the wishful thinking.. Heat are a 1st round exit.

You don't think a team with a core of Bosh-Wade-Deng can get past the first round? Especially if they have a top 4 seed?

Only thing that could derail them would be Bosh or Wade suffering a season-ending injury.

A Young Wade won a championship with a worse squad. Hopefully he's not so far gone he can't make it out of the first round :oldlol:

[SamuraiSWISH]

Damn, is Samurai really pretending to be a Bulls fan?
Where do you come up with this ...

[Kujo]

Smart move by Deng. Heat's success in the next few years will really depend on the health of D-Wade.

You gotta feel he'll be extremely motivated to be in top shape next year, and have a great season.

[DaSeba5]

:biggums: What about Chicago?


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Anyway, stop the wishful thinking.. Heat are a 1st round exit.

Unless we have injuries, how are we a first round exit?

[DMV2]

McBob/Bosh would get raped by most of the league's front-courts.
Sure if this was 1990's NBA.

Remember when people thought OKC frontcourt would rape Bosh in the Finals? Look at how that turned out...

And how did Noah look this past playoffs against Nene and Gortat?

No big in the league is capable of raping anybody anymore.

[navy]

Unless we have injuries, how are we a first round exit?

It's possible. Bosh is still anchoring the defense. :facepalm

[ILLsmak]

You don't think a team with a core of Bosh-Wade-Deng can get past the first round? Especially if they have a top 4 seed?

Only thing that could derail them would be Bosh or Wade suffering a season-ending injury.

A Young Wade won a championship with a worse squad. Hopefully he's not so far gone he can't make it out of the first round :oldlol:

I like ya man, but as I've said many times... and will continue to say: 05 and 06 Heat might not have been "all time" stacked, but I think they could play with just about any team in NBA history assuming that they were playing at average or above level. They had potential to play bad because they had a lot of streak shooters.

But man they had a really solid squad. I dunno how anyone can act like that wasn't a very good team.

-Smak

[navy]

Sure if this was 1990's NBA.

Remember when people thought OKC frontcourt would rape Bosh in the Finals? Look at how that turned out...

And how did Noah look this past playoffs against Nene and Gortat?

No big in the league is capable of raping anybody anymore.
Bosh didnt turn soft until 2013. And OKC has no front court offense at all.

[D-Rose]

You don't think a team with a core of Bosh-Wade-Deng can get past the first round? Especially if they have a top 4 seed?

Only thing that could derail them would be Bosh or Wade suffering a season-ending injury.

A Young Wade won a championship with a worse squad. Hopefully he's not so far gone he can't make it out of the first round :oldlol:
I think they're likely a second round team, but Wade doesn't need to suffer a major injury to be diminished. Is he still going to sit 30 games next year? Will he have the stamina to make it through the season being the primary wing scorer now?

[AirFederer]

Nice!

[hawksdogsbraves]

Sure if this was 1990's NBA.

Remember when people thought OKC frontcourt would rape Bosh in the Finals? Look at how that turned out...

And how did Noah look this past playoffs against Nene and Gortat?

No big in the league is capable of raping anybody anymore.

Ibaka and Perkins aren't good scorers, they were never going to rape anybody.

Noah is a great player but he averages 11ppg, he's not going to kill you in the low post. There are still bigs who can tear up weak frontcourts in the playoffs, just not very many.

Look at what Aldridge did to Houston this year.

[jbryan1984]

He either really didnt wanna play in cleveland or just sucks now. He was nothing like the guy I remember on the bulls.

[Rubio2Gasol]

Bran stans original accounts slowly filtering in :lol

[russwest0]

lol no wonder they signed the two bran stoppers in mcroberts and granger.

riley knew that bran didn't have the guts to stay in miami.

pat riley :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

now how much cap space do they have if they resign wade at a near max contract

[BasedTom]

lol no wonder they signed the two bran stoppers in mcroberts and granger.

riley knew that bran didn't have the guts to stay in miami.

pat riley :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

now how much cap space do they have if they resign wade at a near max contract
is jason terry still alive?

The funny thing is that Marion was supposedly going to talk with the Heat and see what happens. So maybe the "Bran-stopper" theory might have some value

[Rubio2Gasol]

is jason terry still alive?

The funny thing is that Marion was supposedly going to talk with the Heat and see what happens. So maybe the "Bran-stopper" theory might have some value

Napier for Barea? :coleman:

[Roundball_Rock]

Wow. This is definitely a legitimate, not just starter caliber but all-star caliber replacement for a GOAT-caliber player. It will be interesting to see how much LeBron means versus a run-of-the-mill all-star. See, Mike, THIS is what happened when you leave in July and not October...this is not exactly a D-Leaguer like Pete Myers.

[Spaulding]

Gotta admit Heat recovered A+ when losing their best player.

[DonDadda59]

Wow. This is definitely a legitimate, not just starter caliber but all-star caliber replacement for a GOAT-caliber player. It will be interesting to see how much LeBron means versus a run-of-the-mill all-star. See, Mike, THIS is what happened when you leave in July and not October...this is not exactly a D-Leaguer like Pete Myers.

Dis nigguh :oldlol:

Let's forget the Bulls added guys like Kukoc, Kerr, Longley, etc before turning into a .500 team once Grant left.

But maybe after Bron's 2 year deal is up and he tucks tail and runs back to Miami they'll win 72 games and accomplish a 3-peat? :confusedshrug:

Spurs put the kibosh on the first 3-peat attempt doe :oldlol:

[Roundball_Rock]

Longley, the dominantor, was not added until after the all-star break. :rolleyes:

:applause: for LeBron giving his team enough time to find a competent replacement for him versus being forced to resort to the D-League.

[plowking]

I've always thought he was overrated, but I did notice he was playing some good ball just before being traded to the Cavs, then he seemed to slump. Hopefully he can bring that form into the Heat.

He's only 29 after all, and he was playing his best season prior to being traded... Hopefully he's hungry to win. I think Riley already knew about Lebron leaving hence all the signings with players he had a run in with. I'm sure the Deng signing is in line with that in terms of him being a so called "Lebron stopper", but he really isn't.

We'll see how it plays out though.

[Skyscraper]

Heat over Cavs in Eastern Semifinals 4-2

[plowking]

:applause: for LeBron giving his team enough time to find a competent replacement for him versus being forced to resort to the D-League.

Oh come on... :oldlol:

That's the only thing I'm pissed about in terms of his leaving. The fact he left us in a shitty situation. Waited too long, didn't sign and trade like he did with the Cavs, we got nothing in return, etc.

[jlip]

If Granger is actually healthy and can get some good minutes he could be a 12-15ppg 6th MOY candidate, and this Heat team could be quite dangerous.

I honestly believe he simply lost his spot in Indiana due to a younger, slightly better version of him emerging while he was injured.

[TheNaturalWR]

If only Wade was in his prime, we might actually gotten to see a Wade vs LeBron playoff series. Only reason why I ****ing hated it when LeBron chose to come here. Grateful for the two chips but would be lying if I said I liked when he joined us.

[plowking]

If only Wade was in his prime, we might actually gotten to see a Wade vs LeBron playoff series. Only reason why I ****ing hated it when LeBron chose to come here. Grateful for the two chips but would be lying if I said I liked when he joined us.

NBA has a funny way of making things happen. Mavs getting their revenge after all these years, Spurs getting their revenge on the Heat, Cavs one upping the Heat by getting these picks and then getting Bron back for free.

Maybe it's our time to get ahead in one of these battles? Or maybe not. Maybe we get gifted some championships every now and then, and then we get jilted out of any real progress or growth from inside the team. Who knows? It's fun being a Heat fan though. We're always in the midst of it, and something is always going down, particularly with Riley at the helm.