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Artest says he is "goin' to L.A."
So much for Artest coming to Miami to toughen up our D. The defending champs have already begun the goal of defending their title.
All that 'Artest vs Kobe' stuff must have shown the two how much the other wants to win, something that fierce competitors can respect from one another. But....what happens if next season isn't so good? Could be the beginning of the next Shaq-Kobe deal. Either way, should be interesting to watch.
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Heat contact Ron Artest and Allen Iverson
by DolPhanDave
on Jul 2, 2009 5:09 PM EDT
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Despite saying that the Heat would make no big moves this off-season, the Miami Herald is reporting that Miami has contacted free agents Ron Artest and Allen Iverson. Granted, either guy would help out in a big way (personally I'd prefer Artest, hands down), but this is almost a complete contradictory of what Pat Riley came out and said a couple weeks ago; that the Heat were going to chill out until the summer of 2010 and land a big name to play next to D-Wade.
Riley entered the start of the free agency negotiating period Wednesday saying he would be reluctant to spend the $5.5 million mid-level exception because the Heat already was past the league's anticipated dollar-for-dollar luxury tax on excessive payrolls. Riley also had been unwilling to add contracts that extend beyond next summer, when the Heat will have spending flexibility to re-sign Dwyane Wade and another top-tier free agent to maximum contracts.
Iverson would likely be the cheaper option as Miami could possibly sign him to the $2 million veterans exception, but that is if the former league MVP is willing to take a little less to play in D-Wade's playground. Assuming we can give Iverson a concrete role and playing time, that could be a move that would really help out the Heat. A-I is still a potent offensive threat and would give Miami one of the more electric backcourts in the NBA, but he really struggled in Detroit last year with his 'role' somewhat up in the air all season. A change of scenery and a new (and better) team could be just what the doctor ordered for Iverson.
Artest will cost the Heat a bit more, but could be more of what Miami needs. He is not looking for a 1-year deal from anyone, which already makes him coming to Miami a tougher sell after a very productive season in which his Rockets pushed the eventual NBA Champ Lakers to a 7th game in the 2nd round of the Playoffs. Still, Artest is one of the best defensive players out there and despite how I feel about him personally (after the whole fighting with Pistons fans thing), he could really help out the Heat and I'd love to see him in a Heat uniform.
Agent David Bauman said Thursday that Artest wouldn't be interested in a one-year deal from the Heat or any suitor, which might also include Houston. ''We've talked to a handful of teams, and there's some mutual interest,'' Bauman said Thursday. ``But it would be inappropriate for me to mention everyone we're looking at.''
So what do you think, Heat fans? Do we go after one of these guys or still just chill out until next summer? Remember, Dwyane Wade has said he would like to see the Heat make some kind of move 'now' instead of waiting. Even if we make no move, he still will likely stay in Miami (at least I think so), but hey....if we can win now, why not?
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Heat were offered 2nd overall pick for Beasley
Despite Pat Riley being fond of centers, he turned down the Memphis Grizzlies offer of the 2nd overall pick (which would've been used on C Hasheem Thabeet) for last years 2nd overall selection in Beasley. Good call Pat...the celing on Beas is much higher then Thabeet, and Riley is still looking to land a big name center from the free agent pool next summer.
Original reports had the Heat making that offer to Memphis, but that was quickly corrected. The same report said that Miami was offering the Grizzlies Mario Chalmers for the 27th overall pick, but again it was the other way around.
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Getting to know the new guys....sort of.
by DolPhanDave
on Jun 27, 2009 10:26 PM EDT
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After doing some digging I was able to get some info on our newly drafted Heat employees, although there isn't that much out there. Despite that Dozier is likely the guy who some of you may have heard of because of his success at the University of Memphis over the past four years, from what I have been reading it seems that Patrick Beverly may be more of what the Heat need 'right now'.
Beverly started out his college career at Arkansas with a bang. He had an amazing freshman season, which landed him the SEC's Freshman of the Year award, and seemed like a 'for-sure' NBA talent. After another solid year, Beverly was hit with the news that he would not be allowed to play for Arkansas during his junior season. Different news outlets claimed that inside sources revealed academics as the reason for the suspension, but I couldn't find anything confirming that.
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BREAKING NEWS: Alonzo Mourning joins Heat front office as Vice President of Player Programs and Develoment
by DolPhanDave
on Jun 26, 2009 2:04 PM EDT
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It certainly didn't take Alonzo very long after announcing his retirement to return to the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, Zo's playing days are over, but he will still have an impact on what we see from our Miami Heat on the basketball court. Alonzo has accepted an offer to become the Vice President of Player Programs and Development. Basically, he will be a mentor to our younger players and help the team off the court without being 'a coach', which Zo said he could never do because of his lack of patience.
Don't get me wrong, I love bringing Alonzo back to be a part of the Heat, but does anyone else find the timing convenient? Right after a very busy NBA Draft day in which the Heat do nothing while their Eastern Conference competitors have made moves to improve themselves, the Heat throw this 'distraction' at you. I'm just sayin...
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Heat gain two players and a pick during 2009 NBA Draft
by DolPhanDave
on Jun 26, 2009 1:49 AM EDT
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Overall we can call it a success. We started the night with two draft picks, and ended the night with two new players and one more future pick. Not too bad...
Of course...we'll know nothing about the players we picked until September, but in the meantime here is a quick recap of the Heat's '09 draft. I'll collect some info on our new guys and get it posted sometime on Friday.
Miami began their night by drafting Marcus Thornton, a guard from LSU, with their 1st pick, 43rd overall. The Heat would then send Thornton to New Orleans for 2nd round picks in 2010 and 2012. Later on the Heat would acquire the 42nd overall pick, G Patrick Beverly from the Lakers for a future 2nd round pick and cash considerations. Beverly played 2 seasons at Arkansas before spending last year playing in the Ukraine.
Finally, the Heat took the NBA's version of 'Mr. Irrelevant (the final pick of the draft). The lucky guy is Robert Dozier, a senior forward from Memphis, who was the 60th player selected on Thursday night.
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Pat Riley and Dwyane Wade back at it, Heat make qualifying offers to Jamario Moon and Joel Anthony, Michael Beasley update and more...
by DolPhanDave
on Jun 24, 2009 4:47 PM EDT
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It seems like we're getting our fill of all the Dwyane Wade contract extension talk lately, Last week, Pat Riley came right out and said that he would not make any big roster moves until the Heat have D-Wade signed up to an extension. While speaking at length about the Heat's plans for the offseason, Riley told members of the media that he already has a proposal prepared for Wade and his agent, and will send that right to Dwyane 'one minute after midnight' on July 12th, which is the earliest date that D-Wade can sign an extension.
Again, nothing surprising here. Wade is the ultimate priority to this franchise, and this isn't Pat Riley's first time to the 'superstar' rodeo. He understands what it takes to build a team, and I'm sure that Wade knows this better then many of us.
''There can't be any major franchise changes made without his commitment,'' Riley said of Wade. ``I'm going to do the best sales job I can. What we do going forward is going to be predicated on that.''
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Weekend Video's: Michael Beasley Edition
by DolPhanDave
on Jun 21, 2009 6:45 PM EDT
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Hey guys...hope everyone is having a great Father's Day! Blogging from work today, and I've got some Michael Beasley for you. On a night where Dwyane Wade scored 55 points and stole the show against the Knicks (This is MY house!), Michael Beasley put up career high's in points and rebounds (28 and 16).
The video's can be found after the jump. The first one is Beasley's game highlights and the 2nd is his post-game interview with Sun Sports' Jason Jackson. These interviews were classic throughout the season as Beasley always stole the show.
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