Free Agency/Off Season Thread

[Paolo305613]

2014 NBA Free Agents - CBSSports.com

Here is the FA tracker updated with who has been signed already and who remains. Still a decent number of guys the Heat can add along with the big 3, but they will all start coming off the board quickly in the coming days - If the Heat has guys they are looking to add along with the big 3, they need to go out there and get these guys so they can do what they have to do with the big 3.

There was a report that Lebron would be visiting teams personally this coming week and making a decision shortly thereafter - which ever way he chooses, we need to be ready to make the necessary moves - Hope we get going this week.

By the way, solid starts for our Summer League Big 3: Hamilton, Ennis and Napier

You have to figure Napier will have an impact on the roster this season - think Hamilton and Ennis will too? Making it easier for the Heat to go out and fill out the rest of the roster in the best way possible

 

[Paolo305613]

Yahoo says Riley, Spoelstra met Saturday with Marvin Williams. Price sounds right considering Heat space. As do perhaps Humphries, Stuckey.Heat trade exception could work in sign-and-trade for Williams, as could deal with Cole (with Heat sending money) and Hamilton.But also keep in mind, for every name linked to Heat, there are probably 10 or more that have also attracted Riley overtures.Still, wasn't it just last November when the Heat talk was about how their bench could possibly make playoffs in East? Finals skewed a lot.

Per Ira Winderman

 

[Andresrenee]

Yahoo says Riley, Spoelstra met Saturday with Marvin Williams. Price sounds right considering Heat space. As do perhaps Humphries, Stuckey.Heat trade exception could work in sign-and-trade for Williams, as could deal with Cole (with Heat sending money) and Hamilton.But also keep in mind, for every name linked to Heat, there are probably 10 or more that have also attracted Riley overtures.Still, wasn't it just last November when the Heat talk was about how their bench could possibly make playoffs in East? Finals skewed a lot.

Per Ira Winderman

Can't see how he is in our price range. Also, with the way free agency has been going, can't see Ariza being in our ball park. Ariza will sign with the Wizards in my opinion barring something unexpected. There are still some good and athletic perimeter players that could be had for smaller numbers. There is still much to sort out.

 

[Paolo305613]

The Pacers are reportedly “ quietly” shopping Roy Hibbert, thoughts?

As for the continous inactivity for the Heat, reports are that Lebron is set to make his decision at some point in the coming week - The Heat need to start making moves this week as well one way or another

 

[bksballer89]

Large contract I'll pass

 

[Heatles84]

No one is going to take Hibbert off of Indiana's hands. I sure as hell don't want anything to do with him.

 

[Andresrenee]

The Pacers are reportedly “ quietly” shopping Roy Hibbert, thoughts?

As for the continous inactivity for the Heat, reports are that Lebron is set to make his decision at some point in the coming week - The Heat need to start making moves this week as well one way or another

Not surprising at all. He disappeared last year and they are going with George as their man. He and his play has not been able to beat Miami in 3 straight years. If I were them, I would move on as well.

 

[Flauge]

No thanks on Hibbert. He only looks good when he plays against Miami. And since we are Miami..

 

[Heatles84]

On a side note, apparently everyone's blowing up about Ennis. I honestly feel this kid can help us out in depth.

Ira Winderman ‏@IraHeatBeat 20m
Looks like the Perth Wildcats will be losing their LeBron this season.

 

[bksballer89]

He should be a rotation player

 

[Heatles84]

He should be a rotation player

Oh, I agree. I'm not going to come out and say he'll be an all-star caliber player, or the next Lebron James. But the kid's been impressive in Australia and the summer league so far. He does everything right, although his defense could use a little work. After the Finals, depth and youth is a clear necessity.

 

[Heatles84]

Ira Winderman ‏@IraHeatBeat 2m
Ennis to the bench with 23 points in 20 minutes on 8 of 10.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I thought Ennis was on the Suns? Or was he involved in a trade?

 

[Andresrenee]

I thought Ennis was on the Suns? Or was he involved in a trade?

heat have his rights. stashed away in australia last year where he played outstanding and won a title.

 

[bksballer89]

IDK. All I know is that he was the Heat 2nd round pick last year

 

[Heatles84]

I thought Ennis was on the Suns? Or was he involved in a trade?

You're thinking Tyler Ennis. We're referring to James Ennis who was selected in the 2nd round last year by the Heat and stashed away in Australia. Clearly was the right decision looking at his play.

 

[Paolo305613]

Jordan Farmar to the Clippers , though not sure how you guys feel about him

 

[Shanemansj13]

You're thinking Tyler Ennis. We're referring to James Ennis who was selected in the 2nd round last year by the Heat and stashed away in Australia. Clearly was the right decision looking at his play.

Ok, that makes sense now. I never heard of him, I will have to take a look at him.

 

[Paolo305613]

James Ennis defense may have digressed this summer and maybe while in Australia because when drafted he was said to be a solid defender and was highlighted as one of the reasons the Heat liked him.

Still, he has made progress offensively and is versatile - He more than deserves to be apart of the roster and rotation this coming season.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Well why would they go after Deng when they will have him? Is it not a given he will come to the NBA?