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by David Dwork on Feb 17, 2009 5:09 PM EST

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Shawn Marion Speaks

It didn't take Marion long to let Heat fans know ‘Hey, you were right' when saying they were getting a watered down version of the Shawn Marion they saw in Phoenix. It took the first public comments by Marion to the Toronto Media for him to tell his new hometown "I wasn't as effective as I could've been".

Marion said he should be better suited for the Raptors, which hope to have an up-tempo style: "The game is supposed to be exciting. I'm tired of playing that boring style, half court, just watching everybody go up and run a play, call this play, run this play. That's boring, I'm not going to lie to you, and I know fans don't enjoy it, either. It's cool when you get a couple of highlights here and there, but people like to see teams have high-scoring games and dunks and stuff, that's what it's all about."

Trade Talk

Tyson Chandler was traded from New Orleans to Oklahoma City in exchange for Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox, as well as the draft rights to DeVon Harden, last years 50th overall pick. The big loser in this trade is Chandler, who goes from Playoff bound New Orleans to last place Oklahoma City. The trade also gives you an indicator to the directions both teams are looking towards.

Here is a list of ‘big' name players whose names are being mentioned and are possibly available for movement. Amare Stoudemire, Caron Butler, Antawan Jamison (possibly going to Cleveland for Wally Szczerbiak), Allen Iverson, Rasheed Wallace, Richard Jefferson, Vince Carter, Gerald Wallace, David Lee (if the Knicks want to clear up more cap space)

Heat Dangling Daequan?

ESPN is reporting that the Heat are offering Daequan Cook in exchange for either Raymond Felton or Kyle Lowey. Are we THAT in need of a point guard that we are willing to give away Dae-Dae? I think that's crazy, and that it's possible that Pat Riley may be seeing what the value of Cook is after the national attention he got for winning the 3-Point Shootout during All-Star Saturday.

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I didnt forget about the ITM…just ran face first into an unexpected exam this week….so bare with me.

Marion….have fun running up tempo offense in Canada with a bunch of scrubs the rest of the season….and then switching teams AGAIN…..

Riley is smart…he IS just testing the waters…wouldnt you? Felton isnt that impressive to me…I would take Chalmers over him allday. Why is it everytime we get a stud 3 pt shooter we are in hurry to get rid of them? KEEP COOK.

God I want Caron Butler back. If we could somehow…ANYWAY…end up with Butler Wade and Bosh….thats serious.

"Worst 2 First"...Your 2008 AFC East Champion Miami Dolphins

by Rzayo24 on Feb 17, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions

Butler Wade and Bosh

is NASTY. Chalmers at the point and Beasley alongside Bosh in the frontcourt, lights out.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 17, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

I don't think we'll be dealing Cook

for Lowery or Felton. I’d rather bring Livingston back as our third PG than deal Cook for one, because Dae Dae has really flourished in the “microwave” role. His scoring for the second unit gives us the opportunity to rest Wade for longer minutes, allowing him to be fresh not only in the 4th quarter of individual games, but for the second half of the season as well.

I think it’s just Riley testing Cook’s worth, because the minute he feels that some team overvalues the kid and is willing to make a deal favorable to us, the trigger gets pulled. Felton or Lowery aren’t what we’re looking for in that instance.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 17, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions