Heat entering Aldridge chase per Woj

[ShackEelOKneel]

https://twitter.com/wojyahoonba

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[J Shuttlesworth]

How can they afford it though? unlesss... Wade leaves :eek:

[Droid101]

He doesn't want to play Center. Bosh doesn't either. Hmm.

[imnew09]

Woj sucks now.

Da fu they gon do with Bosh? :facepalm . Let Wiltside develop man

[fiddy]

cHeat lmfao

[bluechox2]

with what cap space

[DaSeba5]

I don't see where he fits. Our front court needs a back up center if Birdman is gone, but in terms of PF, I like Bosh and McRoberts.

[RoseCity07]

If he signed with the heat they would make the NBA Finals. I wonder if they'd do a sign and trade for Bosh.

[PJR]

Lol Riley trolling

[dubeta]

Bosh, Aldridge, Dragic, Deng, Whiteside, Granger :roll: :roll: :roll:

How much help does Wade need???


top 5 Players at every position


Wade needs a Dream Team just to replace LeBron :lol


LeBron = an entire All-star team worth of players

[DaSeba5]

Either Bosh is a goner (which there has been no indication of) or Bosh/Whiteside starts at center and then the other comes off the bench. No way LMA comes here to play on the bench.

[PejaNowitzki]

I think Miami is a little late to the party and they don't have a shot unless they can dump some salary and maybe talk Portland into a S&T with Aldridge for Bosh.

[alanLA92]

Bosh would have to be gone but don't know who would want him and his contract to help Miami out. Doubt Lakers would do or Phil over in NY unless he feels like a Melo/Bosh duo can work.

[Springsteen]

I guess Bosh died or something?

[DMAVS41]

What is going on?

[DaSeba5]

I feel confident Wade will be back and it's just a matter of what the plan is. Micky went to Italy, Riley went to LA, and Wade went to the Bahamas.

The most logical thing is Miami is looking to do a sign and trade for LMA with Bosh, but why? I can't see it because Miami sold the idea of Heat lifer to Bosh.

[PejaNowitzki]

I feel confident Wade will be back and it's just a matter of what the plan is. Micky went to Italy, Riley went to LA, and Wade went to the Bahamas.

The most logical thing is Miami is looking to do a sign and trade for LMA with Bosh, but why? I can't see it because Miami sold the idea of Heat lifer to Bosh.


More importantly, why would Portland want Bosh at his salary and with the blood clots issue that he went through.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Sign and trade Aldridge for Bosh? Bosh to PHX for capspace while the Heat sign Aldridge straight up?

3 team with PHX and Blazers to get Bosh to the desert, Keef/Birdman/Rio to Portland, Aldridge/possible filler to Miami?

This is a possibility for sure, I just don't know if Phoenix is fine with taking Bosh instead of Aldridge (I would be...especially being paired with Chandler/Bled/Knight).

[Done_And_Done]

Bosh, Aldridge, Dragic, Deng, Whiteside, Granger :roll: :roll: :roll:

How much help does Wade need???


top 5 Players at every position


Wade needs a Dream Team just to replace LeBron :lol


LeBron = an entire All-star team worth of players

Are you blind? Look who your b1tch made idol plays along side with.

Don't throw stones kid.

Oh and 2/6.

[bluechox2]

http://i.imgur.com/YPHs3PR.jpg

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Wades hairline is going back

[Bosnian Sajo]

http://i.imgur.com/YPHs3PR.jpg


Really though :roll:

[DaSeba5]

Bosh is a better fit next to Whiteside because he's a better midrange/3 point shooter. LMA is a better rebounder and post player, but Miami doesn't need that. They need spacing. Riley is just putting his name in there lol.

[bluechox2]

so is bosh gonna come off the bench? cause LMA dont want to play center, or bosh has to play center again

[aj1987]

If he signed with the heat they would make the NBA Finals. I wonder if they'd do a sign and trade for Bosh.
:oldlol:

With what back court?

[Papaya Petee]

Rileys a savage.


If this happened I'd cry of happiness.

[DaSeba5]

Mike Ortiz Jr. @xOrtiz4x
Sources: LaMarcus Aldridge instigated meeting with Miami, which is why Pat Riley is flying to Los Angeles to meet him.

Mike Ortiz Jr. ‏@xOrtiz4x
Though it's not a done deal just yet. Aldridge still wants to hear Miami out. A lot could change if meeting doesn't goes as planned.

Mike Ortiz Jr. ‏@xOrtiz4x 9m9 minutes ago
Cont. Word is that's where Aldridge wants to play at as he saw what Miami management did with big 3 to make them title winners/contenders.

[r15mohd]

Mike Ortiz Jr. @xOrtiz4x
Sources: LaMarcus Aldridge instigated meeting with Miami, which is why Pat Riley is flying to Los Angeles to meet him.

Mike Ortiz Jr. ‏@xOrtiz4x
Though it's not a done deal just yet. Aldridge still wants to hear Miami out. A lot could change if meeting doesn't goes as planned.

Mike Ortiz Jr. ‏@xOrtiz4x 9m9 minutes ago
Cont. Word is that's where Aldridge wants to play at as he saw what Miami management did with big 3 to make them title winners/contenders.

Riley...the don! Agree with AJ tho...is Wade taking the minimum now lol

[gts]

interesting stuff...

So the Spurs definitely didn't wow LMA like it was first reported.. LMA reaching out to the Heat for a meeting, second meeting with the Lakers tells me he's not even close to a decision

[BasedTom]

I agree that it's redundant/weird thinking about how it would work, but if Lamarcus is the one who sought out the meeting with Riley, then that's quite encouraging isn't it?

Instead of a situation like LA or the Knicks where they have to sell themselves, Aldridge already has some confidence in the Heat's direction.

interesting, if strange news...

[DonDadda59]

Wade needs a Dream Team just to replace LeBron :lol



Except for that one time he won a championship and finals MVP without Bron. :confusedshrug:

[Derka]

The f*ck? Why?!

I'm beginning to think Pop and Duncan just peppered him with insults about his mother or something in that meeting. A second meeting with LA and now Miami who can't afford him without a whacky trade? :confusedshrug:

[Young X]

Healthy Bosh > Aldridge

[DaSeba5]

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The ultimate sign of respect is when the best FA on the market agrees to meet with a team with no cap space.
5:30 PM - 2 Jul 2015

[Bosnian Sajo]

The f*ck? Why?!

I'm beginning to think Pop and Duncan just peppered him with insults about his mother or something in that meeting. A second meeting with LA and now Miami who can't afford him without a whacky trade? :confusedshrug:

They probably asked him to take a paycut :lol

[r15mohd]

The f*ck? Why?!

I'm beginning to think Pop and Duncan just peppered him with insults about his mother or something in that meeting. A second meeting with LA and now Miami who can't afford him without a whacky trade? :confusedshrug:


I guess technically they can afford him right now with Wades contract in limbo and likely moving Whiteside, Bird, Deng and Rio.

I'm really not feeding into this as signing him will be pretty redundant, but imagine if Rile s sways him...and gets him to take a discounted contract. Crazy!

[r15mohd]

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The ultimate sign of respect is when the best FA on the market agrees to meet with a team with no cap space.
5:30 PM - 2 Jul 2015


:applause: :applause: :applause:

[DaSeba5]

They probably asked him to take a paycut :lol

You never know with Riley lol.

[EllisGW]

Love how assistant gm bobby marks is tweeting to give us some insight

[Wade's Rings]

For the Heat to get Aldridge they would have to trade Bosh. Clearly they can't keep them both.

[Bosnian Sajo]

You never know with Riley lol.

Huh? I was talking about the Spurs and Pop.

[DaSeba5]

Huh? I was talking about the Spurs and Pop.

Oh my bad lol. I'm enjoying FA a little too much. Break time.

[r15mohd]

For the Heat to get Aldridge they would have to trade Bosh. Clearly they can't keep them both.


This is just preemptive but....

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[Wade's Rings]

This is just preemptive but....

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That's removing a bunch of role players not helping with the Heats depth and even then one of them is coming off the bench or Whiteside will.

[r15mohd]

That's removing a bunch of role players not helping with the Heats depth and even then one of them is coming off the bench or Whiteside will.


Likely Whiteside, and we still have UD too...Justise immediately starts and now Wade and Dragic up.

Sign some vet mins and hellllloooo Cleveland in the ECF

[DetroitPistonFan]

Pat Riley is going there to meet Aldridge to tell him to sign with the Lakers.

[Springsteen]

Portland has made it clear they're not doing a S&T for Aldridge :confusedshrug:

[DMAVS41]

Portland has made it clear they're not doing a S&T for Aldridge :confusedshrug:

They'd budge.

If LMA is gone regardless and they got Whiteside, Bob, Napier or whatever...they'd be retarded not to take that package.

[SwishSquared]

They'd budge.

If LMA is gone regardless and they got Whiteside, Bob, Napier or whatever...they'd be retarded not to take that package.Personally, I'd ask for Winslow and take on whatever fluff Miami sends my way. Then go after Whiteside in free agency next summer lol. Tank for Simmons during the RS and reload once FA starts.

[r15mohd]

Personally, I'd ask for Winslow and take on whatever fluff Miami sends my way. Then go after Whiteside in free agency next summer lol. Tank for Simmons during the RS and reload once FA starts.

Miami will offload the expirers of Bird, Rio, Deng and throw in McBob, and maybe a pick to keep the Blazers happy

Doubt Riley lets Whiteside and Winslow go...he's pretty big on both

[SwishSquared]

Miami will offload the expirers of Bird, Rio, Deng and throw in McBob, and maybe a pick to keep the Blazers happy

Doubt Riley lets Whiteside and Winslow go...he's pretty big on bothYou owe 3 future first rounders to the 76ers & Suns. You literally can't trade away a pick until the 2020s. I'm just saying if I'm Olshey I want Winslow in a S&T and will gladly take on other unwanted players. Then Blazers can sign Whiteside next year with all their cap space.

Btw, since Whiteside is on a 2-year deal, does he have to be signed with cap space or does MIA have any Early Bird rights for him? Wondering if it's a similar situation with Carroll/Millsap in ATL.

[DMAVS41]

Personally, I'd ask for Winslow and take on whatever fluff Miami sends my way. Then go after Whiteside in free agency next summer lol. Tank for Simmons during the RS and reload once FA starts.

That's fine as well.

Heat would give up Winslow if it meant LMA.

The point is....the Blazers would be stupid to say no deal for sure if LMA is leaving regardless.

[SwishSquared]

That's fine as well.

Heat would give up Winslow if it meant LMA.

The point is....the Blazers would be stupid to say no deal for sure if LMA is leaving regardless.I think so, too. Would leave them incredibly thin on the wing, unless they dump McBob/fluff in place of Deng in that deal. In this market, I think McRoberts is easily flipped anyway.

In fact, if I can't keep LMA, this is the deal I'm hoping for. I'd let LMA know if he wants South Beach and I get Winslow, I'll accommodate.

[DMAVS41]

I think so, too. Would leave them incredibly thin on the wing, unless they dump McBob/fluff in place of Deng in that deal. In this market, I think McRoberts is easily flipped anyway.

In fact, if I can't keep LMA, this is the deal I'm hoping for. I'd let LMA know if he wants South Beach and I get Winslow, I'll accommodate.

Bob is just a good player on a good deal. Can flip him or keep him...depends on what they'd do.

Napier is a nice asset on a rookie contract.

Winslow or Whiteside have huge potential and would be a steal to get if you were losing LMA regardless.

The funny thing is...the Blazers would rather take Winslow and the Heat might rather give up Winslow.

Whiteside just makes that Heat team way better than Winslow does from the jump. They'd be all in for the title by landing LMA...and Whiteside is the perfect player to have with those two bigs on the roster.

Winslow isn't as valuable for that team imo.

[Crimsonrain777]

Are you blind? Look who your b1tch made idol plays along side with.

Don't throw stones kid.

Oh and 2/6.

he's a troll. a terrible one at that. It's better just not to respond to him

[SwishSquared]

Bob is just a good player on a good deal. Can flip him or keep him...depends on what they'd do.

Napier is a nice asset on a rookie contract.

Winslow or Whiteside have huge potential and would be a steal to get if you were losing LMA regardless.

The funny thing is...the Blazers would rather take Winslow and the Heat might rather give up Winslow.

Whiteside just makes that Heat team way better than Winslow does from the jump. They'd be all in for the title by landing LMA...and Whiteside is the perfect player to have with those two bigs on the roster.

Winslow isn't as valuable for that team imo.Completely agree. From Portland's side, why not take the guys on the rookie contract anyway? I don't know if Miami will face the same situation ATL did with Carroll/Millsap on their 2-year deals, but either way, just target Whiteside next offseason. A big rotation of LMA/Bosh/Whiteside is really sick and flexible on paper anyway. Big-time move for a title push imo.

EDIT:

Jared Zwerling ‏@JaredZwerling 52m52 minutes ago
Source familiar w/ LaMarcus Aldridge's situation says currently Spurs & Suns are front-runners. Dallas 3rd. Lakers out. Heat not happening.Guess he crossed them off the list.

[r15mohd]

EDIT:
Guess he crossed them off the list.

He doesn't have dinner with Riley until 6pm pacific...don't really know how believable that is :confused:

[RRR3]

I think he and Bosh are redundant, but I wouldn't be upset if he came to Miami.


Heat should be much better next year regardless.

[PJR]

Lol Winslow is going absolutely no where.

No where.