Q: The Heat are lacking protection, toughness and physicality within the frontcourt. How may they not have discovered an appropriate alternative for P.J. Tucker? — Brian.
Q: Pat Riley must get on the cellphone with James Jones in Phoenix and get Jae Crowder again in Miami ASAP. Our lack of dimension is problematic. – Greg, Jacksonville.
A: Agree and agree (however undecided if the Heat have something to entice the Suns relating to Jae Crowder). While the rebounding numbers look aggressive, the Heat’s dimension deficit places them at a deficit on the moments of reality. And the identical will be stated relating to defensive deterrence. And the factor is, Friday is a sport the place you can make an argument for going smaller, with the Celtics taking part in Jayson Tatum at energy ahead. But as foul hassle, similar to Friday’s, exhibits, you must not solely have a Plan B, however possibly a Plan C, as nicely. For the Heat, that was Haywood Highsmith. The Heat’s shortcoming to this stage have loads to do with their brief . . . coming.
Q: I really feel like Tyler Herro compelled his means into the beginning lineup and the Heat succumbed to his calls for. By eradicating Max Strus, we lose capturing and spacing. Tyler Herro was the Sixth Man of the Year and labored completely in opposition to second models. His new contract shouldn’t matter, it’s not what’s greatest for the workforce. He nonetheless bought his minutes and we received with Max Strus beginning and Herro coming off the bench. – Brian.
A: Or you can merely begin Jimmy Butler at energy ahead, after which function each Tyler Herro and Max Strus within the beginning lineup. But that is also a matter of appeasing a participant, since Jimmy made clear he doesn’t need to be the Heat’s beginning energy ahead. So there at all times are going to be character and contractual parts in play, components past what makes one of the best strategic sense. But, sure, Tyler with the second unit definitely offered advantages the present combine is lacking.
Q: I’ve bought a loopy commerce proposal for you Ira. Russell Westbrook and the 2 Lakers’ first-round picks for Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson. The Lakers are determined for 3-point capturing, so let’s supply them one of many NBA’s greatest. Both Lowry and Robinson have dangerous contracts we will escape. And these Lakers picks might be excessive. – David.
A: And I’ve bought a crazier response. If the Lakers had been to chunk, I believe you would need to think about it.
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