Miami Game Thread for the rest of the month of February

[Paolo305613]

Remaining games vs the Knicks , at Cleveland, at Knicks, vs New Orleans, vs Philly, at Orlando, at New Orleans and vs Atlanta to close the month.

Some winable games as long as we have Deng, Birdman, and Hassan back

 

[bksballer89]

Yeah a lot of games to be had. I'm expecting 4 wins at least....Possibly 5

 

[Paolo305613]

Should be able to beat the knicks and pelicans both times. the others are wildcards and will depend how healthy we are the day of those games. Weve been Cleveland already - as long as we have Deng, CB and Whiteside, we will be just fine

 

[bksballer89]

Should be able to beat the knicks and pelicans both times. the others are wildcards and will depend how healthy we are the day of those games. Weve been Cleveland already - as long as we have Deng, CB and Whiteside, we will be just fine

Pelicans both times? Are you crazy? They're the best team on this schedule after Cleveland & Atlanta

 

[Paolo305613]

Yes, both times. No I am not crazy. You may say its unrealistic, but I am just being optimistic. Under the right circumstances, we can beat them both times.

 

[bksballer89]

Back in the playoffs

 

[Paolo305613]

And will be there with no problem at seasons end

 

[bksballer89]

Good night for us with Brooklyn & Charlotte losing

 

[Paolo305613]

Back in the 8th spot by virtue of some tiebreakers. A game out of 7th. We are in the east. We may fall a game or two out of the playoffs but with a win and some help we can get back in the picture at any time - and we can get on any kind of a streak, we can move up a place or two. The teams that are out are out by quite a bit - we wont fall that far back or ever be out for long. We can get a couple of wins here coming up before the break - get healthy, hopefully make use of the injured player exception and get going before the playoffs.

 

[Paolo305613]

Chris Bosh might care, but again he doesn't step up big in San Antonio after making his comments. He's a very good player but not great and not a player to build a team around. He has evolved into an excellent role player. -- Joel.

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A: While it's easy (and accurate) to get caught up with the salary, for a moment let's put the business side aside and assess where Chris Bosh stands with this team. The reality is it's probably close to where he previously stood with the Heat, and thrived: as a third wheel. Based on the past month, the focus of just about any positive energy regarding the Heat has been Hassan Whiteside. His play has been a revelation and his statistics are those of a leading man. Then there is Dwyane Wade, who is invaluable (as evidenced by the recent results) in the perimeter rotation. Wade has to be on the court and has to be on his game for the Heat to succeed. So that leaves Bosh, who was reduced to third wheel alongside LeBron James and Wade, and now appears to be there again. And he thrived in that role previously. So the equation with Bosh essentially comes down to whether Whiteside can keep this up and whether Wade can stand up to his injuries. If those two are thriving, Bosh slides in exactly where needed, albeit at a pay grade above his contributions. To me, you only think about moving Bosh if you believe Wade cannot stay healthy, or at 33 is simply too old to be dominant on the wing.


Q: If Pat Riley waits until 2016 to make moves, Hassan Whiteside will leave. So Riley better start making some key moves now. -- Aura.

A: I think Whiteside is surrounded by ample talent, if that talent can stay healthy. I'm not sure Whiteside is going to do much better for himself than a supporting cast of Wade, Bosh and Luol Deng, with enough exception money in place to firm things up at point guard. It's not as much what Riley can do, as what Wade, Bosh and Deng can do to show Whiteside that they are his best option. Whiteside has particularly thrived along Wade. Now Wade has to find a way to stay on the court.

Q: Hey Ira, I know it's easy to say we need a trade, but I have to beat this drum, with Dwyane Wade (favorite player) sidelined with not only knee injuries, but now it looks like hamstring as well. We need a two-guard, slasher type with a consistent jumper, I suggest Arron Afflalo. I know the guy has jumped around, but he's a scorer and we need someone when Wade isn't in the game or resting. -- Bryant, Boynton Beach.

A: You are preaching to the choir. But I'm still not sure the Heat have enough assets for such a move. Plus, with the Heat's current record, it's not as if players are necessarily angling their way to Miami anymore. Miami might not be a preferred destination on the buyout market this season.
Is Chris Bosh still as a Miami Heat third wheel acceptable? - Sun Sentinel

 

[Paolo305613]

Tyler Johnson officially signed for the rest of the season. Again, not saying the guy is not deserving of it - But, he could most certainly use more fine tuning in the D-League while the Heat couldve used the roster spot on someone more experienced and capable at this point.

We shall see how it goes. Hope for the best but dont expect much.

 

[Paolo305613]

The Heat has interest in Minnesota point guard Mo Williams if the Wolves move him before the Feb. 19 trade deadline, according to a person who has spoken to the Heat's front office.

Per Barry Jackson of the herald

 

[bksballer89]

The Heat has interest in Minnesota point guard Mo Williams if the Wolves move him before the Feb. 19 trade deadline, according to a person who has spoken to the Heat's front office.

Per Barry Jackson of the herald

He would be a major upgrade over the trash we have as PG

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Paolo305613]

Maybe so, bks. But as has been pointed out several times - the Heat dont have any attractive trade chips - and Miami is currently not an attractive place to buyout candidates. We will just have to stick with what we have and make the best of it.

 

[bksballer89]

Package Cole & Granger.....that should be good enough

I would trade Cole for a bag of chips at this point

 

[Paolo305613]

A happy birthday to the greatest of all time to put on a Heat uniform - Alonzo Mourning. The greatest in that regard on and off the court

 

[Paolo305613]

Some twitter updates via the Miami Heat official twitter feed regarding injuries and Diva Wade SITTING OUT games
Hassan Whiteside (ankle) did not participate in today’s team practice.
Shawne Williams (hip) was limited in today’s team practice. Coach Spo said Williams is “making progress.”
Haslem on his wrist injury: “I’ll be ready for next game.”Udonis Haslem (wrist sprain) participated in today’s team practice.
Injury Update: Dwyane Wade (hamstring) participated in all non-contact portions of today’s team practice.

No contact for Diva Wade in practice - dont want to heart the ovaries

 

[bksballer89]

Damn that means Hassan is out tomorrow most likely.

Kinda need to win tomorrow against the freaking Knicks

 

[Andresrenee]

Damn that means Hassan is out tomorrow most likely.

Kinda need to win tomorrow against the freaking Knicks

Well we lost to the 76ers at home and then the T-wolves on the road. Knicks as the next team to lose to would well in a way be par for the course...