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Saturday, November 24, 2007

Stephon Marbury, Andre Miller or Mike Bibby?

There are some rumors swirling about that involve the Heat - and it can be somewhat scandalous.

The Heat are currently in the midst of getting the team to gel - Wade has returned and dropped 31 points on the Rockets to seal up the win. 'Bout time, that is what the Heat were missing.

Or is it?

Seems that Riley is willing to give the team a few more weeks of experimentation and then the verdict on whether or not Andre Miller, Mike Bibby or Stephon Marbury could end up on Biscayne.

There are rumors already starting about each player being linked to the Heat.

Further Reading:
Andre Miller to Miami?
Stephon Marbury to Miami?

If the Knicks decide to keep Isiah, it could happen. If the 76ers decide that the new direction they were going in after shipping off AI isn't working, then another new direction might require Miller time be in Miami.

Jason Williams is just not providing Riley with what he wants - an offensive threat. Williams looks much better, quicker and healthier, but his scoring drive is not there and his big play ability still seems somewhat diminished. Sure, he is a more mature player than ever before but the Heat just need more from him. Shooting under 40% on the season, and uner 30% from three point range is not helping matters. His FGAs per game remain at 9.3 - exactly the same as last season. Yet last season he hit 41% with chronic knee pain and this season he is shooting worse with supposedly healthy knees!

Riley has criticized JWill for his lack of agressiveness at times, opting instead to defer than take the shot. Williams needs to show a healthy dose of self interest at times and needs to initiate the offense at times by looking for his own shot.

If this trend continues, the Heat most definitely will be looking for a new starting PG. With Williams in his final year of his contract, he could be an attractive option to another team looking to clear up space whereas Miami is in win now mode.

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