Miami eyes Sammy D.

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idk looks like they can't afford him

also, they already have ~~bismack biyombo~~ joel anthony

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by big_p.a.w.z. on Jun 14, 2011 7:16 AM PDT reply actions

I don't think Dalembert will sign

there unless it’s for a whole lot of $$ which we don’t know if Miami will be able to spend under the new CBA. There won’t be enough shots for him with the Heat. And we all know how much Sammy thinks of his offense and how much he loves to shoot.

by StevenG on Jun 14, 2011 7:48 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

quote Sammy:

“But the Heat meets at least two of his criteria: "I want to play for a team that can win a championship. And a team that can run the fast break. Miami has a good one."

kings don’t remotely meet his 1st criteria and only partially the 2nd. sounds like he’s played his last game for the kings, but more likely to be a knick than heatle.

by fire_voisin on Jun 14, 2011 8:04 AM PDT reply actions

That first criteria stands for any pro player to play the game

by prowseinthehouse on Jun 14, 2011 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions

I would go as far as to say that Dalembert,

if he joined the Heat, would be their 3rd best player.

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by caseycheesecake on Jun 14, 2011 8:31 AM PDT reply actions

3rd most important player*

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by caseycheesecake on Jun 14, 2011 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions

One concern is what LeBron had with Shaq

Or if Shaq had played many Cavs games. With two slashing players would Dally clog up the lane too much on the offensive end?

by Hilton on Jun 14, 2011 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions

No

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by lietothegirls on Jun 14, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions

+1

They get out and run.

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by caseycheesecake on Jun 14, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

We knew this was a possibility

but it’s kind of meaningless until we know what the new CBA looks like.

If Sammy wants to play for a ring in the next couple of years, he might take an escalating midlevel deal that pays him ~30 mil over 5 years.

But I don’t see him signing for less than a million to chase a ring. So depending on the new CBA, this conversation might be over before it starts.

by SPTSJUNKIE on Jun 14, 2011 8:49 AM PDT reply actions

Well the Kings are likely to offer something like 36 mil for 4 years, or for the math challenged, 9 mil/yr

That’s a lot of change to give up in order to chase a ring. Even coming from a humanitarian perspective with all the work Sammy does in Haiti, that’s about 3 mil less per year that he could otherwise spend on his passion.

However, I could see a three team deal involving a sign and trade with Sammy going to Miami. Someone might take on Bibby, Joel Anthony, Chalmers, Miller in some combination which results in the Kings getting their vet player.

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by sac_faithful on Jun 14, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Agree, but again, also depends on

1 – If we want to do Miami a favor

2 – What sign and trades look like in the new CBA, if they exist at all

by SPTSJUNKIE on Jun 14, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

As far as the CBA goes

I think changes won’t handicap big spenders. There will be a reduction of salaries and revenue sharing for sure, but I think the NBA wants to keep the image of an NBA franchise as a billionaire plaything. I think as far as reigning in huge pay roles like the Lakers there will be a top out for the luxury level. Something like 20% of the cap and anything in between is taxed. I think the sign and trade stays even if modified for those billionaire spenders.

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by sac_faithful on Jun 14, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

We'll see

I don’t think they want the perception that teams can buy a ring or a repeat of Miami. This iteration is probably good for the NBA. But if superstars teaming up becomes the norm, there ceases to be a reason to cheer for a small market franchise. I think they know it’s a bad long term strategy.

by SPTSJUNKIE on Jun 14, 2011 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't think it's anything more than the league trying to put more money in the owner's pockets

The league just got it’s highest ratings for an NBA Finals in over a decade. Even if there were public protestations, I think the league loves the current incarnation of the Miami Heat.

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by otis29 on Jun 15, 2011 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Shouldn't the headline read

Miami eyes Sammy D. and Jimmer?

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by section214 on Jun 14, 2011 8:52 AM PDT reply actions

they did interview him at the NBA combine

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by lars.ON on Jun 14, 2011 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm not completely obsessed with jimmer, section.

Ah who am I kidding? Yes I am. Didn’t u notice the word jimmermania under the headline? If I don’t type in his name at least once an hour I break out in the sweats. Lol.

Ah man! I got some Jimmer in my eye!

by BearKing on Jun 14, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Sammy wants a ring?

Sammy is also only 30 and has one good contract left. I just don’t believe he takes so much less money. Plus, I don’t think he likes those guys very much – and that matters to Sammy.

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by lietothegirls on Jun 14, 2011 10:44 AM PDT reply actions

This a million times over

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by Smills9133 on Jun 14, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions