Q: Jimmy Butler was improbable, lights out in opposition to Boston. But there was no carryover in Memphis. After lacking two weeks, it’s an excessive amount of to ask for 2 good video games? – Steve.
A: Such appears to be the best way of the 2022-23 Miami Heat, that good is nice sufficient. It’s as if the trouble/want isn’t there to kick it to a better gear. Monday evening’s loss jogs my memory of the Heat’s extra time loss in Washington once they had been severely shorthanded. The distinction is that in opposition to the shorthanded Heat, the Wizards nonetheless discovered a option to come out on prime. Against the shorthanded Grizzlies, the Heat by no means demanded that further gear of themselves.
Q: Duncan Robinson is the fourth highest paid participant on the staff and has a assured contract into 2026. Since a lot has been invested in him, shouldn’t Erik Spoelstra do extra to combine him into the rotation? I don’t see any staff that may commerce for his contract until he recurrently exhibits he’s nonetheless an asset on the court docket. – Nathan, Miami.
A: Yet to eclipse .500, the Heat are nicely past showcasing at this level. One one hand, Duncan Robinson has been listed on the harm report with the sprained left ankle that had him out for 4 video games earlier than these previous two “Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision” designations. So that could possibly be a component at play. On the opposite hand, Erik Spoelstra has made it clear that he views Haywood Highsmith as a rotation participant. Still, Monday evening’s loss in Memphis begged for an offensive spark after the Heat misplaced their manner after the primary quarter. Because the bench was horrible in opposition to Memphis. So if not Robinson then, then when? And the fact is that if the Heat do plan on ultimately absolutely exploring the chances of Victor Oladipo, then the query won’t be whether or not Duncan needs to be ninth man, however whether or not he needs to be tenth man.
Q: Is Orlando Robinson on the Heat G League staff? – Eric.
A: Yes he’s, closing Sunday’s victory for the Sioux Falls Skyforce with 27 factors and 19 rebounds. The distinction is that whereas Nikola Jovic, Dru Smith and Jamal Cain additionally performed in that recreation for the Skyforce, all three are beneath contract to the Heat. Robinson, against this, might be signed by any NBA staff. The Heat do not need management of Robinson’s NBA rights.
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