Official Miami Heat "Warmup" Thread (Offseason)

[Fresh]

like dwyne simion :sidelol::sidelol:

*Wayne Simien

And he'd of been a rotation player last year if it wasn't for his illness.

He's going to get that opportunity now, especially if we don't re-sign both Kapono and Posey, which would open up some more time at the 3 for Toine, and his time at the 4 for Simien. I wouldn't be shocked if Haslem is moved, honestly. Charlotte could use a PF, and we could use Gerald Wallace in a sign-and-trade.

 

[Fresh]

Heat TV with Daequan Cook (pre-draft)

http://www.nba.com/heat/multimedia/htv0607_cookdraft_preview.html

3 things he said that jumped out to me:

1. Feels teams wouldn't be able to double Shaq/Wade anymore with him on the outside.
2. Confident that he can be a superstar and great scorer one day.
3. Favorite team to watch is the San Antonio Spurs, because of how fundamentally gifted they are. Isn't that refreshing to hear from a 20-year old? I thought he'd say Cleveland because of LeBron, or something stupid like that.

 

[icephinfan]

I thought we were going to take T.Green from Florida with the 2nd pick.

So with the trade of our second round pick, we have 2 2nd rounders in 2009???

 

[Majpain]

Say it with me guys... Derrick Byars, Derrick Byars, Derrick Byars

I wanted him but noooooooo Lets draft a back up gator :shakeno:

 

[dolphinsfan69]

I wanted him but noooooooo Lets draft a back up gator :shakeno:

Don't you mean a back-up buckeye... as in your Ohio State Buckeyes....

 

[Crunkcore]

So with the trade of our second round pick, we have 2 2nd rounders in 2009???

Yes, we have 2 2nd round picks in 09.

 

[icephinfan]

Yes, we have 2 2nd round picks in 09.

Thank you Crunk. :hi5:

 

[Fresh]

I believe we have 3 2nd-rounders in 2009.

The two acquired tonight + our's.

I believe we have Orlando's 1st round pick next year, lottery protected.

Go Magic! Make those playoffs!

 

[Desides]

So, who exactly is coming out in the 2nd round of 2009 that Riley felt the need to trade for?

 

[BAMAPHIN 22]

Sonics' Lewis on Heat's radar, according to source

MIAMI According to an NBA source close to the situation, the Heat plans a push to acquire forward Rashard Lewis from the SuperSonics.

Earlier this month Lewis opted out of the final two years of his Seattle contract, bypassing a guaranteed $21 million to become a free agent as of Sunday.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-flspheatnotes29nbjun29,0,5707714.story?coll=sfla-sports-front

 

[BAMAPHIN 22]

Ohio State guard Daequan Cook a puzzling pick for Heat

The Heat's identity crisis continued at Thursday's NBA Draft.

A team caught between a veteran-driven, win-now approach and a decided lack of youth, the Heat opted for one of the rawest players in the first round.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-flspheatspec29nbjun29,0,3129914.story?coll=sfla-sports-front

 

[Vertical Limit]

Not like there was much to pick after Cook. I liked the pick.

 

[Ferretsquig]

I sure hope they picked Cook with the intention of trading him. Otherwise it makes no sense. Hes not ready to contribute in any way, and even if he was the Heat have nowhere for him to play. Last time I checked the Heat have a pretty good player at that position.

 

[Den54]

Sonics' Lewis on Heat's radar, according to source

MIAMI According to an NBA source close to the situation, the Heat plans a push to acquire forward Rashard Lewis from the SuperSonics.

Earlier this month Lewis opted out of the final two years of his Seattle contract, bypassing a guaranteed $21 million to become a free agent as of Sunday.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-flspheatnotes29nbjun29,0,5707714.story?coll=sfla-sports-front

I may be wrong but I think it's a pipe dream.

 

[Den54]

I believe we have 3 2nd-rounders in 2009.

The two acquired tonight + our's.

I believe we have Orlando's 1st round pick next year, lottery protected.

Go Magic! Make those playoffs!

You don't get our 1st rder it's a swap at best.