Miami Heat Not Wanting 2nd Pick

[TheLegend]

http://www.rototimes.com/article/200...A-Mock-Lottery

Miami Heat: Michael Beasley, PF, Kansas St. The Heat have already said they're open to exploring trades, which suggests they aren't terribly interested in Beasley. The southpaw is a double-double machine and would seemingly give them a good complementary player to Dwyane Wade and Shawn Marion. Beasley remains the best bet to make the most fantasy impact as a rookie.

Do you think we could get into 2nd pick?

[ohara831]

That's just talk. They are trying to see how much they could possibly get. It would have to be a monster deal for them to give up #2 and Beasley. Can't see anyone paying their price.

[TheLegend]

That's just talk. They are trying to see how much they could possibly get. It would have to be a monster deal for them to give up #2 and Beasley. Can't see anyone paying their price.

Could we trade Wallace or Okafor (even both) with our 9th pick and cash?

EDIT: I found some more info about Miami Heat not wanting their 2nd pick
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/b...1487025.column

[MattD]

no way i would trade both, but maybe, MAYBE wallace and 9

[ammofan]

Lets do it!!!!!

Sorry to say it but... BYE BYE GERALD!! I dont really like giving up the #9 pick (potenially Kevin love) but if it gets us a SUPERS-SUPERSTAR potential player in Beasley, then I can give that up and hrow in something else even.

[ohara831]

If we could get Beasley for Crash and #9, yes I would do it. In a New York minute! Play Beasley at the PF, J-Rich at his more suited SF, and I'd start Carroll at SG. With Ray at PG and Okafor at C, we'd have a killer starting 5. With our 2nd rounder, I'd grab the best combo guard available who could spell Ray at PG and Carroll at SG.

Then, I'd make plans for getting Playoff Tickets.

[amour217]

I don't think they'll deal that pick unless it's for a REAL big-time player. No knock against Crash, I love him. But think about this rationally: would you turn away Michael Beasley for a perenially-injured player and a #9 pick that has a chance of being a bust? I think they're just making waves to see if anyone will give up a big-time, big-name player for the number 2 pick...I read on realgm that Pat Riley was referencing what Boston did in the Kevin Garnett deal.

So unless some team offers a superstar, trading the number 2 pick would make the Heat like Kunta Kinte jumping rope....TRIPPIN

[TheLegend]

Would you think this is better?

PG: Felton/Boykins
SG: Richardson/Carroll
PF: Beasley/Brand? (Sign as Free Agent)
SF: Morrison (He needs to start at least)
C: Okafor

[Icky Thump]

Theres no way they would do it for #9 and Crash, especially in division. It just wouldn't happen. I think the best we can hope for is they screw it up somehow.

[MattD]

Theres no way they would do it for #9 and Crash, especially in division. It just wouldn't happen. I think the best we can hope for is they screw it up somehow.

sad reality. but whatever, in the same respect, no one is going to trade a really big name player for a draft pick, that doesnt make sense. Crash is as high as I would go, I mean he is a 20ppg 6-8 rebounds and 2 steals guy, hes a beast on d. so I dont think its that bad, especially because he has finally established himself.

But really, prediction: Miami will be picking, and keeping the pick, at #2 in the draft.