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Miami breaking up the big three if they lose in 2nd round?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Dream McLandry, May 18, 2012.

  1. Dream McLandry

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    Purely speculation here, but if Miami loses to the Pacers and decide to make a change, most people seem to think they'd trade Chris Bosh. I've already seen threads discussing a Scola/Lowry/PPat and/or Bud for CB.. But, it seems like Bosh's value is being noticed now that he's not available to anchor that defense. Perhaps Miami's thinking will change. I'm sure they wouldn't trade LeBron but..

    Would they consider trading D. Wade instead to build around LBJ and Bosh? If so, what kind of package could the Rockets put together for him? Seems like Scola wouldn't make as much sense and I doubt they'd want Kevin Martin.. Do we have any assets that Miami would want in exchange for Wade?

    Seems like a silly question to me, but I'll ask anyway. If the Rockets could trade for one of the two (assuming generally we'd be giving up the same number of assets), which would you prefer to have on the team? Wade or Bosh?
     
  2. acshen

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    Wade is leagues better than Bosh, but I wouldn't want either of them on a depleted Rockets team unless we could add another star
     
  3. trustme

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    Scola plus Lowry plus PPat for Bosh? GTFO
     
  4. mr. 13 in 33

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    Scola and dally for bosh sounds better
     
  5. Dream McLandry

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    Edited.. Not suggesting this was my idea. Just what I've read in other places about a starting point for a potential Bosh trade.
     
  6. JuanValdez

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    I'm sure they won't break up the Big 3 for more depth. They might trade up -- Bosh for Dwight Howard -- or laterally -- Bosh for Aldridge -- but they won't be trading him for a package like Scola/Lowry/Martin or anything, even if it'd be better for them.
     
  7. Scolalist

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    If Indiana can beat Lebron and Wade why not try and build a team like that instead of thinking we need a superstar too win and in turn trading valuable players who can play major roles in building said unselfish team.

    Give me Austin Rivers and Meyers Leonard in the draft and offers to Eric Gordon and Roy Hibbert that NO and Indiana would have trouble matching.
     
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    This was a big part of the radio show this morning on ESPN, and Houston was brought up more than once as a team that could help solve the Heat's issues.

    After they brought in Kurt Rambis and talked it over, I think they realized the issue is more about the duplication of Lebron & Wade over Bosh. Bosh actually is showing how important he is to their success.

    Trading Bosh to get Scola and Lowry really wouldn't make their team that much better IMO. Scola gives you less defense, rebounding, and cannot take up the space that Bosh can if moved to the Center position. Lowry would not have the ball in his hands enough to be allowed to create for Lebron/Wade. He would be reduced to ... well Mario Chalmers.

    If Riley has the balls to do it, he should look to trade Wade and try to get back a haul for him. However, he will not do this, and the Heat will be the exact same going into next season. Its just something for the talking heads to stir up conversation.
     
  9. conquistador#11

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    i don't want any of these miami biotches. I'd rather have delonte west with his cold sores playing for the Rockets.

    The only players I covet are Durant & harden, but something tells me okc isn't going to trade them ever. Dirk and Manny but they're getting old.
    the next one in line is Lamarcus. he might be an obtainable asset.

    I pass on this imaginary deal to get wade or bosh.
     
  10. No Worries

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    If the Pacers beat the Heat ...

    The coach gets fired first. The NBA is and has always been a players league.

    Bosh might be next to go. The Heat could give the Big Three plus a new coach one more year before pulling the trigger on Bosh. Or the Heat could trade Bosh this summer since his trade value is circling the drain and may not be all of that next summer.
     
  11. SacTown

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    Wade needs to go. He's breaking down, dominates the ball too much, and has a poor attitude. Lebron and Bosh together with some decent role players would dominate the NBA.
     
  12. SacTown

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    This is a VERY BIG "if".
     
  13. jtr

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    With the new CBA I doubt we will ever see a team built like the Heat again. Plus the Heat are exposing why putting all your eggs in 3 baskets is a bad idea. It means that you have to surround the basket with cow patties. In the summer of 2013 you are going to see a lot of anguish from OKC. Hard decisions are in their future with Ibaka and Harden.
     
  14. J.R.

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    No players or coaches are going anywhere, I don't think so anyways. They'll give it another go with all guys healthy.
     
  15. Dream McLandry

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    Apparently I posted this in the wrong forum. My bad. Figured since it was regarding Houston trading with Miami, it was appropriate to put in the GARM.
     
  16. jtr

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    Wonder what the betting line is on the series now?
     
  17. emjohn

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    I don't think Riley is that willing to swallow his pride and admit the big 3 failed.

    Also, Wade is Mr Miami - it would go over like a lead balloon in that town if you trade him.

    Bosh is the least popular, but is the most important for true team success. If anything, they need to add a center. They've got swingmen out their ears.

    If I were making the move, I'd honestly trade LeBron and force the second team to accept Miller or Battier with him. He gets you the best package in return.

    Again, I don't think there's a chance of it happening, but wouldn't Orlando have to think about Howard for LeBron?

    I agree with those saying the real result will be Riley giving Spoelstra the ax. These players aren't about to stand up for him, and he's a convenient scapegoat, along with Bosh's injury.
     
  18. Dream McLandry

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    I don't really see Miami doing this but if so, that could be the best deal for them and would be a great deal for Orlando. Unfortunately, the Rockets assets wouldn't compare..
     
  19. RocketsMAN!

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    I've thought about this to myself. Wade > Martin absolutely, but what Miami needs is a 1 and a 5 that are offensive threats. Sending Lowry / Dalembert, plus any of our fringe assets (Motie/Llull/#14/#16/etc.) should net an asking price of Wade. Absolutely will Miami not do this because once Wade is officially on the block, the asking price will jump out of what the Rockets can offer.

    But based SOLELY on what we can offer, Lowry + Dally + (Motie/Llull/#14/#16/etc.) is the best we can do. If it doesn't happen, I bet we are the 2nd best offer, or even close to a deal, but got blocked at the last second by Stern/ETO cancellation/better offer.
     
  20. shawn786

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    If they don't win the title this year they will break up the team. More than likely ship out Chris Bosh for a better role players that fits their team.
     

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