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  1. RR7

    RR7 Well-Known Member

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    they probably go out and nab Carmelo to replace Bosh? Or, piece together a few smaller pieces around Lebron maybe
     
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    Rhal Well-Known Member

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    I think that makes them significantly worse. Melo is a better offensive player but Bosh is the key to Miami's D and without him they become a much worse defensive team.
     
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    agreed. I hope they all stay together, becase I think Bosh is a great fit for Houston, would rather see him stay in the east, and Houston miss on all their targets. But I worry they'll land him with a max offer
     
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    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

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    It makes sense. He wouldn't have to play center with Howard, and they would be a better trio than what Miami would have. Plus he wouldnt have to take less
     
  5. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    @ESPNSteinLine: MT @espn_macmahon: I'm told Devin Harris deal reported by @ESPNSteinLine is for similar terms agreed to last summer: 3 years, $9+ million

    Harris is back with Dallas which makes me think we retained mo williams, the thing is I though he would want more than the bae..wouldn't everyone be stoked if we got mo with our bae?
     
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    Kaman and Mo will suffice. But Neil needs one more move. And he needs to deliver on this one.
     
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    Mo with early bird or non bird or whichever damn one we have, and go Aminu with BAE, and I'd be...ok with that offseason.
     
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    Yeah?

    I think we need to add a talented wing to the bench whether vet or no vet. For example: Shawn Marion.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    EXACTLY Shawn Marion
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    You are like a woman with daddy issues with that settling :)
     
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    There is talent on the bench. But there is no certainty they can be relied on yet. And the starters need to be able to rely on that.
     
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    Hobbesarable Cartoon Character

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    Totally :lol:
     
  13. OneLifeToLive

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    Yes, I'm speaking to your ego. But I agree.

    They need reliable scoring and D off the bench. He can't go into a third straight year leaving the starters without help.
     
  14. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Is it likely that Marion would sign for the BAE or Vet min?

    If people complained about Kaman getting the full MLE, I can't imagine they'd be ok with Marion getting the same (considering he's older).

    If he signed for a BAE or VM (is there such a thing as a vet min anymore?) I'd consider that a great addition. Doubt he'll sign here
     
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    Marion may be older, but he's shown he can play in nearly all of the games while still playing quality ball.
     
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    Doubt it. Think it will have to come in a form of a trade.
     
  17. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I'm not sure how much trade value a 15 year vet, on the downside of his career, has anymore.

    At this point, his real value is as small contract.
     
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    True. It doesn't have to be him. Someone. Neil, surprise us.
     
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    The_Lillard_King Westside

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    He won the Chris Kaman sweepstakes . .. what more do you want. :)
     
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    I think he should be on the clock. Maybe he's not. Perhaps Allen is just fine with what he has done. But he needed to build a case for himself going into next summer. I don't feel he has.
     

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