A Miami Heat Blog
Leading up to the last two NBA trade deadlines, Amare Stoudemire seemed destined to leave Phoenix. Suns executives intensely shopped him as his standing with his team and city soured, and at times appeared close to completing a trade. And though a …
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You may not realize that the Miami Heat will start the offseason with a team salary in excess of the new salary cap threshold. This is caused by intangible charges, called “cap holds,” created by the Heat’s own free agents. The Heat …
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Rudy Gay. By all accounts, he’s far and away the best true small forward available in free agency. He will command a starting salary of $10 million or more. It may surprise you (but if you read my CapRoom tab it shouldn’t) …
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Do you remember the last time the Miami Heat had substantial cap space? It was the summer of 1996. Owner Micky Arison had hired basketball’s most celebrated coach the year prior with one goal in mind: to build a championship-caliber roster. This …
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Now that the Heat has been eliminated from contention, it is a bittersweet feeling to continue watching the playoffs. But there is still plenty to root for. Next season’s salary cap is based on revenues generated by the league this season. That …
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Now that Heat fans have discovered that Dirk Nowitzki has an early termination option in his contract that could make him a free agent this offseason, many are asking about a potential tandem with Dwyane Wade in South Florida. It had been …
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Now that the Miami Heat is eliminated from the playoffs, the 2010/11 rebuilding plan is officially underway. The Heat is now allowed to pursue trades with other teams not currently in the playoffs. Off limits are any players who will become free …
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Here’s a question for you. How many million dollars is Jermaine O’Neal costing himself with his postseason performance? I’ll take a stab. I’ll boldly claim it to be over 8 figures. Yes, $10 million. There were some predicting O’Neal, with his strong …
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Let’s discuss Michael Beasley for a moment. For whatever reason, he’s not living up to expectations. The sad truth is that he was an unwise draft selection for the Miami Heat. It’s a shame when you consider that beneath his personal and …
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Commissioner David Stern changed the landscape of the free agent market on Friday. During the N.B.A. board of governors session in New York, he revealed that the league’s projection for the 2010/11 salary cap is now $56.1 million — a substantial increase …
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