Heat release Jerry Stackhouse to make room for Erick Dampier

by Keebler on Nov 23, 2010 1:39 PM EST

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The Sun-Sentinel is reporting that the Heat have waived (or in the process of waiving) Jerry Stackhouse to make room for Erick Dampier. Everyone knows that we need interior help badly and hopefully Dampier will add that. Hes above average in rebounding on both sides of the floor and will give the Heat a little more in a position were sorely lacking. Personally, im just happy were letting go of Stackhouse instead of Pittman. I know it leaves us a little thin on the perimiter, but i hate giving up on a young guy who never had a chance (I still am upset about De'Sean Butler, but thats another story).

This season has started off rockier than any of us could imagine, but to all the real Heat fans out there who have dealt with the 15 win season and many other dissapointments we just have to hold out hope that this will fix itself. Riley has always said this team is not a finished product by any means, and i have all the faith in the world in him. No one swings for the home-run more than he does. I have said numerous times that i dont believe this team will hit its stride until after the all-star break, and now with the injury to Haslem that is even more evident. Be patient Heat fans, thats all we can ask for. Lets not knee jerk like many in our fan base is known for.

Here is the story if you want a direct link: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-jerry-stackhouse-s112310,0,6667549.story

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Good to have another big, even if he is older,

he is still strong and will not get pushed around like Anthony—he is just not a center—has been against the bigger centers and also will help on the boards. Heat need to weather the storm by focusing on Defense/fast-break points (a page out of the Hornets early success minus last night) and things will get better later as players heal up. Go Heat! Beat the Magic!

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by mjtig on Nov 23, 2010 2:33 PM EST reply actions

Damp is soft as Charmin

While he looks tough he has never been a tough guy. Look at his rebounding avg,’s. This is sad. It is recationary and a clear sign we need to rethink this team. We needed a true star big and not our 7ft. small forward. Bosh was not the 3rd star. We needed a thug in the post. Big boo-boo. Oh well 6th seed here we come.

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by StinkyFingers on Nov 23, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions

Good move...

This will solidify our 4 and 5 (even with the injuries) because Anthony can now move to backup the 4 and not get pushed around so much while Damp and Z share duties at the 5 with some minutes going to Pittman.
The only other move that I think we need to make is resign Beverley at the 1 and move Arroyo. Arroyo is a waste of a roster position…LeBron is the primary ball handler and all we need at the one is specialists…
3pnt specialist: House
All-Around Specialist: Chalmers
Defensive Specialist: Beverley
Arroyo is not special!
As soon as Halsem and Miller return I would move Howard and resign Butler who may be ready to go after his knee issues!

by SilentStorm73 on Nov 23, 2010 4:29 PM EST reply actions

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Haslem

by SilentStorm73 on Nov 23, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions

Sorry

But Chamlers is not an “all round specialist”. He needs to be a DEFENSIVE specialist and keep opposing pgs from living in the Lane and he can’t do that. He’s a capable backup but that’s where his specialization ends.

by True Mastermind on Nov 23, 2010 7:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Yikes

This move screams of desperation by Riley. Erica is horrible. His stats from last year make him look decent, but his game is far worse than you call tell from the box scores. If you have ever watched Damp play, you can’t be too excited about this move.

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by Max_in_Missouri on Nov 23, 2010 4:35 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Great Move!

The Heat Desparatly need another center who can Defensive reb and play good interior defense. Z cannot play extended min. nor is playing defense+ def rebounding his forte and Joel is best suited for short stretches and Pittman is frankly just not ready yet. I like the move. Its not like the Heat can get any softer inside and if Udonis is infact out for the season I welcome the addition

by True Mastermind on Nov 23, 2010 6:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Erica cant Defensive Rebound(4.5 per game, career) or play interior D

But he is a nice replacement for Haslem for the time being…

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by I hate Baseball on Nov 23, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions

Okay?

I don’t think anyone has ever felt that dampier was the missing piece to a championship team and that probably won’t change here.

by theembalmer on Nov 23, 2010 6:14 PM EST reply actions

Great move for sure.

Our Center depth improved to suck ass to average.

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by Jeterian 2 on Nov 23, 2010 6:27 PM EST reply actions

Its about time...

we should have done this over a month ago.

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by #1Heatfan on Nov 23, 2010 6:38 PM EST reply actions

I wanted this done before the season started

about time, here’s to hoping he can be productive

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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Nov 23, 2010 7:31 PM EST reply actions

Whoooo I was right.

Yay me

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by The One Who Wears The Crown on Nov 23, 2010 8:00 PM EST reply actions

So I know Butler didnt make the team

but is he still gonna be able to come in next year?

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by Weecho85 on Nov 23, 2010 9:00 PM EST reply actions

I always thought they would release Stackhouse and sign Butler once he was healthy.

Now, I am not sure, but I hope we can reacquire him next year

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by #1Heatfan on Nov 23, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions

Hmm

Finally we get Damp.
Fuck the haters who talk about Damp is a desperation move.
Worry about your team if your not a heat fan.
Get a life homo haters!
Tough game vs the magic.
We beat them last time and they are gonna wanna even the score.
Once the heat play the way we played them last team we are fine.
Let’s go heat!

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by thedeeofdees on Nov 23, 2010 10:40 PM EST reply actions