Cleveland interested in Birdman and Norris Cole

[Flauge]

I hope Miami tells them where to stick it.

Miami Heat Rumors: Cleveland Interested in Norris Cole and Chris Andersen - Heat Nation

 

[LogicMan]

Flauge do you think Miami can win a title with this roster?

 

[HammerDown]

LOL

 

[Shanemansj13]

For Haywood lol

 

[bksballer89]

Flauge do you think Miami can win a title with this roster?

I don't get why you keep bringing this up. Nobody on here said anything about winning the title.

Heat fans, coaches, & front office know deep down it isn't a title contender and that is fine.

 

[Inimical]

At lebrons behest no doubt.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

5 Finals appearances in 8 years, 3 titles


I think Miami is okay with a down season or two...... they have nothing to complain about.

 

[trojanfan12]

@Lebron trying to move the Heat to Cleveland. Next we'll hear about the Cavs interest in Wade and Bosh.

 

[Inimical]

Well if you didnt think there was dissension with Lebron being player coach and undermining David Blatt, with his public comments about the team and him losing his patience, these rumors will fuel those speculations. Lebron already is setting himself up to be able to make a quick exit. His stance is clear and if i were to bet my last dollar, i would say this is a preemptive strike.


LeBron has more power than any other NBA player, and early in the season he has done a lot to cultivate the impression that this is his team. He told reporters that he spent the offseason reading leadership books and studying his new teammates.

Before Blatt was about to start the team's first practice, LeBron abruptly called a players-only meeting where he went around to each individual player and told them what he expected of him this year.

Early in the season he unilaterally experimented with a "sink or swim" strategy where he basically took a backseat and let his teammates fail in order to teach them a lesson. After a win against the Celtics, LeBron told ESPN, "Right now, I feel like the young guys are like my kids. They're not accustomed to reading textbooks. They like iPads. And you got to show them it looks better for them and that's the process we're in right now. You can't just tell them. You have to show them on film and see when they do it right this is the result of it."

Where is Blatt in all of this?

After their opening night loss to the Knicks, Blatt reportedly help a fiery meeting where he criticized everyone, including James.

A few days later, James told the Akron Beacon-Journal that he doesn't put much stock in pep talks, saying, "I think pep talks and things of that nature get overblown."

Blatt has an impressive coaching record in Europe, and he's widely recognized as an X's and O's genius in the basketball world. But he has never faced a situation where he has to manage multiple superstars, and he has certainly never been in a situation like this — where the best player in the world has decided he's going to take on responsibilities usually reserved for the head coach.

It took LeBron a while to warm up to Erik Spoelstra (remember that shoulder-bump thing?), and it's not like anyone is saying the two can't work together. But like everything else with the Cavs right now, LeBron and Blatt are still figuring it out.

 

[Shanemansj13]

They need depth and defense

 

[Flauge]

Flauge do you think Miami can win a title with this roster?

No. They make it to the ECF, then this season is a huge success. Truthfully, this looks like a second round exit team to me. But... you never know. Injuries happen. Long season. Trades get pulled off. But current rosters vs other current rosters... we are somewhere between 3rd and 7th in the East. And 7-10th in the West.

As Bk said, not sure why this is being brought up. Most people still repping the heat these days are realistic fans.

 

[bksballer89]

They need depth and defense

They'll have to give Miami an arm and a leg to get any player from Miami in a trade....pretty much Miami would have to be the clear winners in a trade with Cleveland for a deal betweeen these 2 teams to happen

 

[GNG]

They'll have to give Miami an arm and a leg to get any player from Miami in a trade....pretty much Miami would have to be the clear winners in a trade with Cleveland for a deal betweeen these 2 teams to happen

Miami doesn't have anyone worth trading.

 

[Flauge]

Miami doesn't have anyone worth trading.

Cleveland would disagree.

 

[LogicMan]

Why so much sensitivity guys? Argument is simple, if the Heat are not looking like they have the right roster why not make a trade to improve the team? Who cares if it is the Cavs.......they could possibly get u some picks

 

[bksballer89]

Why so much sensitivity guys? Argument is simple, if the Heat are not looking like they have the right roster why not make a trade to improve the team? Who cares if it is the Cavs.......they could possibly get u some picks

I think the Heat can find another team to get draft picks from for Cole or Bird.

Cavs is the last team I would want to trade with.

I also don't think Pat will be trading a starter and one of their main bench guys for draft picks. He stated from jump once Lebron left that his goal was to put a good product out on the court....His goal wasn't to be like the Cavs and be in the draft lottery for 4 straight years.

 

[LogicMan]

Well I would agree their picks will be low picks.

 

[Lakers+USC=#1]

Why so much sensitivity guys? Argument is simple, if the Heat are not looking like they have the right roster why not make a trade to improve the team? Who cares if it is the Cavs.......they could possibly get u some picks

Its not sensitivity, people just get tired of repeating the same thing to you a thousand times.

 

[LogicMan]

Something tells me your post is motivated by other topics. Argument for Miami is the first time I have questioned if this is actually an opportunity. Miami post Lebron is at a crossroad as and older aging team

 

[bksballer89]

Pat Riley doesn't rebuild.....he reloads

He doesn't do this rebuilding crap like Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, or etc.

The heat will be fine. They really aren't that old either. The only real old player is bird & ud.