Depending on Ware and the other young guys’ development, as well as the return for trading Jimmy Butler, Miami is looking to be a very attractive destination for 2026 free agency. That has to be on Pat Riley’s mind now.
Says who? Heat fans have complained for years about us not having any size we were consistently bullied by other teams (especially on the boards in late game situations) because we had a 6'5 PF
Been saying that he should have started day 1. Only reason he is doing what he is doing, is cause he is getting more minutes. Niko needs to play the 3. Tall front line. Why is this so hard to understand? My goodness. Let them 5-Ware, 4-Bam, and 3-Niko.
We complained about Bam's size because every other position outside of Jimmy was lacking for years. It wouldn't have been so bad if we had big guards. Miami took their time with Ware because he didn't understand the defense. People just want Spo and the rest of the staff to rush him in and don't want to understand the ins and outs.
I'm seeing trade Bam stuff and y'all are just blinded by new things. They can both grow together. Ware is more of an offensive player naturally Bam had to grow into that just a down year. The new offense got all of Miami's “mid-range” players playing out of rhythm this year.
Spo is a defensive-minded coach. He never plays rookies. The fact that Ware was able to be in the starting lineup means he worked on/ improved on what the coaches saw early up to half of the season (foul prone, bites on all fakes, P&R screening defense, setting screens, etc.) AND ofcourse the undenialble talent.
As a professional coach, Spo needs to put his best 5 on the court which included Niko @ the 3 ..Spo is almost immaturely stubborn with highly skilled big young guys like how he handled Michael Beasley
Bam is not a 4. He is a 5. A high energy 5 that doesn't fit this current NBA and that is okay. Ware is an Isaiah Hartenstein that can shoot. He seems very disciplined and can pass a little. His ceiling is like a KAT type or a young Brook Lopez. Unfortunately, Bam and him don't fit on the same floor. They just don't now… if they traded for a guy like Zion Williamson they fit together. Sorry but Bam as a player/archetype of how he plays does not fit in this league anymore. If he molded himself into a more Draymond Green type than maybe he fits but noooo. If Ware becomes anything, even at least a Myles Turner you trade Bam for a shooting/athletic 4 man.
I'm biased as someone who was high in Ware early. Early mock drafts had him going in the mid 20's or later even (while also questioning his "motor"), so I thought the Cavs might have a chance at him… when they do a re-draft in a few years, I think he'll be a top 5 player in retrospect.
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We knew he was going to be good, and we knew he was going to do extremely well with that whole heat culture stuff.
Depending on Ware and the other young guys’ development, as well as the return for trading Jimmy Butler, Miami is looking to be a very attractive destination for 2026 free agency. That has to be on Pat Riley’s mind now.
Isn't Dalton Knech rookie of the year?
Miami always find good players in the draft. Watch out if they trade Jimmy Butler for a really good player.
Says who? Heat fans have complained for years about us not having any size we were consistently bullied by other teams (especially on the boards in late game situations) because we had a 6'5 PF
Been saying that he should have started day 1. Only reason he is doing what he is doing, is cause he is getting more minutes. Niko needs to play the 3. Tall front line. Why is this so hard to understand? My goodness. Let them 5-Ware, 4-Bam, and 3-Niko.
He looks incredibly comfortable and his game is extremely fluid. such a great talent for Miami.
Can't tell me yall didn't think that was Wemby at first in the thumbnail 😂💀
lead us Kel’el!!!! thank god Spo is finally starting him
We complained about Bam's size because every other position outside of Jimmy was lacking for years. It wouldn't have been so bad if we had big guards. Miami took their time with Ware because he didn't understand the defense. People just want Spo and the rest of the staff to rush him in and don't want to understand the ins and outs.
I'm seeing trade Bam stuff and y'all are just blinded by new things. They can both grow together. Ware is more of an offensive player naturally Bam had to grow into that just a down year. The new offense got all of Miami's “mid-range” players playing out of rhythm this year.
TRADE TERRY PLEASE
Bam is not good at 4 either he may have just become expendable
Spo is a defensive-minded coach. He never plays rookies. The fact that Ware was able to be in the starting lineup means he worked on/ improved on what the coaches saw early up to half of the season (foul prone, bites on all fakes, P&R screening defense, setting screens, etc.) AND ofcourse the undenialble talent.
Trade the whole team except ware
I’m happy to see YouTuber talking positive about the heat, all I’ve heard is how Miami is terrible ands falling about
We have another one in pelle Larsson and kashad Johnson stay tuned
As a professional coach, Spo needs to put his best 5 on the court which included Niko @ the 3 ..Spo is almost immaturely stubborn with highly skilled big young guys like how he handled Michael Beasley
Bam is not a 4. He is a 5. A high energy 5 that doesn't fit this current NBA and that is okay. Ware is an Isaiah Hartenstein that can shoot. He seems very disciplined and can pass a little. His ceiling is like a KAT type or a young Brook Lopez. Unfortunately, Bam and him don't fit on the same floor. They just don't now… if they traded for a guy like Zion Williamson they fit together. Sorry but Bam as a player/archetype of how he plays does not fit in this league anymore. If he molded himself into a more Draymond Green type than maybe he fits but noooo. If Ware becomes anything, even at least a Myles Turner you trade Bam for a shooting/athletic 4 man.
i thought wembey got traded to the heat lol
Get rid of Jimmy for a young wing or guard with potential and this team is in a really good space
What are people's thoughts on a Jimmy to Sacramento for like Demar and one of their young guys like Devon Carter or maybe like a Malik monk and stuff
I'm biased as someone who was high in Ware early. Early mock drafts had him going in the mid 20's or later even (while also questioning his "motor"), so I thought the Cavs might have a chance at him… when they do a re-draft in a few years, I think he'll be a top 5 player in retrospect.
Ware plays better with Jovic and Tyler, not Bam. Not so far. But yes, he is the best rookie by far this year. Unstoppable in the pnr.