2014 Off-Season Thread

[wwharton]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

I have no idea what any of the contracts are, I was just tossing out thoughts. But Houston might even give up more than that, they seem so "star" hungry.

But ideally for me, Pat convinces 2 or 3 of those free agents to commit. Then, if it's possible, I would even trade Bosh for Asik and a 1st alone. That way you have the space to get the free agents you've talked with.

If they can afford Melo with Bosh there, could it possibly work out where they get a combo of Lowry and Deng or something with Asik in his place?

It's all just hypothetical nonsense. But I think if Bosh was moved for a legit rim protector a rebounder (didn't Asik average like 15 per game that last month Howard sat a few games?) and on top of that add 3 good role players. I think that puts them in better shape than what they are moving forward.

Adding Melo, or any extra scorer, would make them tougher to defend without fixing any of their other issues. Making an alternative move, might slightly lessen their star-power scoring, but it could fix their rebounding, post defense, and land them a point guard that Wade and LeBron can actually benefit from, rather than it being the opposite.


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I know nothing about the contracts but I can't imagine they could afford to put that team together.

[ojandpizza]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

I know nothing about the contracts but I can't imagine they could afford to put that team together.

Lowry, Deng, Asik

Rather than: Bosh and Melo?

They probably couldn't. I just meant that moving Bosh for Asik, if it even worked, would give them room to sign 2 or 3 guys who would better fit their system.

Lots of quality few agents. Lowry, Pierce, Deng, Gasol, ZBo, Gortat, Hawes, Marion, Meeks, Carter, Stuckey, Blake, Hill, Ariza, Blair, Livingston, etc.

I'm just thinking Asik, plus any combination of 2 or 3 of those guys could put them in a better long term position than what Melo and Bosh might.. Which I'm pretty much 99% sure the Melo thing isn't happening anyways, so basically Bosh and whoever they can afford with his contract vs. Asik's.


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[turty11]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

im not sure having deng and asik would do much for miami, sure the defense is much improved, or should be, but the offense would probably get worse. lowry would take wades points but im not convinced you could get 30+ from deng/asik

now if were talking some low-key signings assuming salary worked i could see a could team of lowry-wade-james-pierce-monroe with a meeks,stucky,kanter bench.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

now if were talking some low-key signings assuming salary worked i could see a could team of lowry-wade-james-pierce-monroe with a meeks,stucky,kanter bench.

And how would they go about getting some of these players?

[turty11]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

And how would they go about getting some of these players?

monroe and stuckey come in a trade for bosh, pierce/lowry come in, pierce for maybe 2-3M, lowry coming in for idk, 8 ish? and wade/james coming in again non-max, like i said no idea if they actually have that money

[SteelersFreak]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

Weird that I haven't seen anybody talking about Melo going to Dallas. It's a definite possibility. A lineup of Calderon/Ellis/Melo/Dirk/Dalembert isn't going to play much defense but they'll pour it on offensively.

If it happened I would probably try to grab a defensive minded wing player and turn Monta into a sixth man.

[turty11]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

i saw melo said hes open to dallas, does that count?

also, id rather a calderon-ellis-D-melo-dirk lineup than dalembert starting ^^

[The 24th Letter]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

Ellis and Melo on the same court...heh


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[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

I would say nobody talks about him going to Dallas because of the LaLa factor. If it's about LaLa then she definitely ain't going to Dallas. If leaving New York for Chicago or Miami is a problem for her, Dallas definitely ain't making the list.

[TripleCrown9]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

Melo should go back to Denver

[ThreeKing]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

I'm ready to throw this LaLa chick over the edge of a cliff. Tired of her **** already.

[The 24th Letter]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

Doesn't matter who you are...

Happy wife, happy life,

That being said, Lala seems to be one of the more decent chicks out there...

EDIT: nobody can say no to a honey nut bowl of those honey nut Cheerios,.




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[d23x]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

If I am Miami I really like the Chandler Parsons idea. I have liked it since I found out Houston won't accept his option.

[SteelersFreak]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

I would say nobody talks about him going to Dallas because of the LaLa factor. If it's about LaLa then she definitely ain't going to Dallas. If leaving New York for Chicago or Miami is a problem for her, Dallas definitely ain't making the list.

Ugh, I always forget about that whole **** with her and the fans at the AAC.

[ojandpizza]

Re: 2014 Off-Season Thread

im not sure having deng and asik would do much for miami, sure the defense is much improved, or should be, but the offense would probably get worse. lowry would take wades points but im not convinced you could get 30+ from deng/asik

now if were talking some low-key signings assuming salary worked i could see a could team of lowry-wade-james-pierce-monroe with a meeks,stucky,kanter bench.

But they don't get 30+ combined from Bosh, Rio, and Battier. And that trio started like 70% of this season.. So they wouldn't need 30+ from Asik and Deng.

I'm not saying it even has to be Lowry and Deng. That's just the best combination of guys who would immediately "fit" in my opinion.

It could be any combination of guys really. I'm really hoping for Meeks though, I think he's the best option for a Wade sub that they desperately need. Stuckey is a decent fall back.


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