magicbalala245 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Miami president Pat Riley says that the team doesn't have any immediate plans to talk with Jamaal Tinsley or Allen Iverson. Tinsley was supposed to visit the Heat last week, but the meeting was canceled. Riley insists that the Heat aren't being cheap, and that their decision not to add a veteran is all part of their master plan. "It's not about being frugal," Riley told the Palm Beach Post, "it's about being very systematic with the plan." The plan is to be able to sign Dwyane Wade to a long-term extension and add another maximum-salary player next summer. Click top of quote to read full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Most people seem to disagree, but I think the Heat will be a solid team this year, despite not making any moves this summer. With two first round picks and plenty of cap space next year in 2010, that will be a much better time to make upgrades. Remember, the Heat are a young team filled with players that have plenty of room left for improvement. Aside from the young guys on the bench, I think we'll find Wright, Haslem, and O'Neal to be an excellent defensive frontcourt, who all three are capable of getting double-doubles on any given night, with a backcourt that has two of the top five ball-hawks in the league. Offensively, aside from D-Wade, the Heat have a rising scorer in Beasley, O'Neal who is starting to find his old rythm back, a good slasher in Dorell who has a solid midrange J, great shooters in Cook and Jones, and Chalmers who will continue to improve from his solid rookie year. It would be great if the Heat can grab a veteran PG, but even if they don't, I'm still expecting a strong season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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