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• rcs360 said October 24, 2007

  I like that move the Heat made. This looks like their healthy stating line-up soon. I think the Heat didn't need Antoine anymore. Weren't they trying to trade him anyway? They were trying to get Artest.
  PG Jason Williams
  SG Dwayne Wade
  SF Ricky Davis
  PF Udonis Haslem
  C Shaquille O'Neal

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  • HoopsBlogging replied October 25, 2007

    yeah, that starting lineup looks pretty solid...and they have Smush Parker/Dorell Wright coming off the bench.
• thumbsdown said October 24, 2007

  We like the trade for the Timberwolves. Clearly, before the deal, they were going to be bad. No, after the deal, they're still bad, but in a much better position to develop.
  
  The move finally helps Rashad McCants get on the court. He's the major benefactor of the deal. Foye, McCants, and Brewer will start in the back court, and Green and Gomes will be able to get much needed playing time as first reserves. Big Al benefits too.
  
  AMark Blount, who was completely worthless on this roster, is gone. Jefferson will be surrounded by the best mix of veteran big men: a top defender (Ratliff), a jump shooter (Doleac), a high post dude (Howard), and uh, 'Toine. He's in a great situation.
  
  Business wise, they get two expiring contracts (Doleac and Simien), they'll buy out Walker's contract after the season, and they'll actually receive a 1st round draft pick!
  
  The Wolves get younger, cheaper, and are now in great position moving forward. Next year, they'll have huge cap space, enough to trade for anybody or buy anyone they want.
  
  I don't know how this affects the Heat, who cares.

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  • Dewey replied October 25, 2007

    "I don't know how this affects the Heat, who cares."
    
    LOL.
    
    PS: Can you explain how Minny gets a first-round draft pick out of this trade?
    • guttersnype replied October 25, 2007

      the heat gave up their 2008 first round pick in the deal
      • Dewey replied October 25, 2007

        Cool, thanks!
        
        Sounds like a good deal for the Tims.
• bucknut said October 25, 2007

  it was a good deal for the Heat. Walker is all washed up, Davis may have 1 or 2 more good years.
  

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• nbabbal said October 25, 2007

  that was a pretty good move, ricky davis is a good player.

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• FanProphet said October 25, 2007

  Ricky Davis is a great player but its all about RICKY on and off the court. Miami got the better end by far with Ricky alone but only if he doesn't bring and that "me first" attitude.
  

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• bucknut said October 25, 2007

  "but its all about RICKY", i forgot about all that. I dont think Shaq would put up with that. He dealt with that once upon a time in LA.

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