OFFICIAL 2012 MIAMI HEAT PLAYOFFS THREAD (FINALS! 4-1) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait for the first championship. Let's get it this year and shut all the nay-sayers up. It's coming...just wait for it.

Mike Miller was a dissapointment last year, he had his flashes, but more was expected from him.  If they bring him back, I wouldn't be upset about it, because I know he can contribute.

I have a feeling Bosh is going to beast this year. 

I wonder what big man they are going to bring in, and just have Joel coming off the bench to provide defense and energy.

Having Haslem back all year (hopefully) will be great.  I think he will fit nicely on the floor like we saw in the Finals.

Excited, can't wait to get it going again.  Let the Heat Hate train fire back up.
 
Our Pre-Season Schedule has been announced gentlemen  


MIAMI, December 2nd – The Miami HEAT has announced their 2011 preseason schedule with home and away contests against interstate rival Orlando Magic. Miami’s preseason will open on Sunday, December 18, when they host the Magic at the AmericanAirlines Arena at 6PM and will conclude on Wednesday, December 21 in Orlando at the Amway Center at 7PM. Both games can be heard throughout South Florida on the HEAT Radio Network, including HEAT flagship stations 790AM The Ticket and in Spanish on WQBA 1140AM. Television broadcast information will be released at a later time.
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[h1]Free-agent buzz: Heat lead chase for Battier[/h1]
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Once NBA teams can speak with free agents beginning Monday, Miami Heat president Pat Riley has his franchise in strong position to sell Shane Battier on signing to play with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Battier has been a primary target in free agency for the Heat, and sources say the pitch of Riley, coach Erik Spoelstra and key Heat players could ultimately confirm Battier’s strong feelings about chasing a championship in Miami.

Riley and Spoelstra see Battier as a strong defender with an ability to hit the open shots that’ll come his way playing with James, Wade and Chris Bosh. Battier has been a proven playoff performer, and possesses the professionalism and maturity to navigate within the harsh glare of the Heat’s existence.

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Shane Battier helped the Grizzlies reach the Western Conference semifinals last season.
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Battier, 33, is still studying the marketplace, and how his personal scenario could change as different teams use the amnesty clause to create salary-cap space. Nevertheless, Miami currently stands as the most compelling option for him.

Teams aren’t allowed to enter into formal agreements with free agents until Friday, but the NBA sent a memo on Saturday telling team officials they can talk to players starting on Monday morning. Teams have been able to negotiate with player agents since Thursday, but currently can’t come to terms on deals.

Many had expected the Oklahoma City Thunder to aggressively pursue Battier, but that hasn’t happened. While Kevin Durant publicly campaigned for Battier on Twitter in the offseason, Thunder officials haven’t been engaged in the recruitment. With Battier in his advancing years, there are natural questions about his slippage as an elite perimeter defender, especially over a multiyear deal.

Battier would account for a portion – or all – of Miami’s midlevel exception. Depending on the Heat’s maneuvering above or below the luxury-tax threshold, he could be eligible for up to a four-year, $20 million contract or a three-year, $9.4 million deal under the terms of the new collective bargaining agreement.

Miami has had strong interest in free-agent center Samuel Dalembert, but sources said it’s doubtful he would accept a midlevel exception at the expense of more lucrative offers available elsewhere. The Heat could use a portion of the midlevel to lure free-agent center Kwame Brown, who is strongly considering Miami. The Charlotte Bobcats are also pushing to hold onto Brown.

For more than a year, Miami’s star players have pushed for Battier to join them in free agency. Battier spent last season with the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. He played a significant role in the Grizzlies’ run to the Western Conference semifinals, and has publicly and privately said that he’s determined to sign with a title contender at this stage in his career.


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#NotGonnaHappen

Portland would match the MLE faster than you can say #OutForTheSeason
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Center Greg Oden "strongly leaning" on re-signing with POR to a 1yr, $8.8 mill qualifying offer and would become FA in '12, sources tell Y!
 
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if oden is healthy and in the heat is a good move but i doubt he will take less money
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If Oden is healthy, him playing for ANY team is a good move. He's a 12, 12 and 3 player.
 
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Yes I'm still mad at you Lebron about June
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mike miller is a good player, just seems that he doesn't fit in financially. if he leaves, the heat need to either get james jones or shane battier.
 
Where is the schedule? And we are true fans not bandwagon fans like the Knicks lakers etc! Que viva el heat!
 
With all these rumors, Im curious to see who Miami is able to get.
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Either Chandler or Nene down low would be a good pickup... Curious how much they go after VC too. They're also better off without taking a chance on Oden.
 
I can't see Nene taking the paycut necessary at this point in his career. Chandler, I can see him taking it since he's coming off a championship season. I definitely think he is Rileys first choice when it comes to that position, Samuel Dalembert has too many holes in his game that might hurt us in key situations (ex. guarding Dwight). But, I would be happy with Sammy D if we can't get the first two considering out situation at C now.

Riley would never go after Oden so I don't know why those rumors are out there. It's complete gas.

Also, can't see VC coming to MIA unless he takes the vet min. Even then he won't get that many minutes. He's just a shell of his old self.  I think we're getting either Battier or Hill at the wing, Mike Miller is gone IMO.  With that said, Riley needs to show some love to James Jones because there will definitely be other teams willing to pay him more.  
No James Jones + No Haslem = No Championship  
 
I'd have to agree with you on those points HJ. Nene is at a point in his career where he'll be justified to receive a top contract especially seeing how the Big man position in the NBA is scarce enough as it is.
 
Who do we have a realistic chance of getting for center?
 
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