Heat Draft Beasley, Jackson and Acquire Chalmers

The Miami Heat selected Michael Beasley with the 2nd pick in the draft. After much discussion about who the Heat was going to take, the Heat chose Beasley, the consensus #2 pick but probably the player with the most talent in the entire draft. Riley commented that Randy Pfund and the other members of the [...]

The 2008 NBA Draft LIVE

Pick Player Evaluation 1 Derrick Rose Well, first pick is Derrick Rose. No surprise there, honestly. If ESPN starts reporting it, it is pretty well known, actually. They always find a way to dramatically state the obvious. Good pick for Chicago. 2 Michael Beasley Obvious pick. Most talented player in draft, will give Heat another [...]

Heat Draft Day Scenarios

A Heat Fan’s Survival Guide to the 2008 NBA Draft Be HEARD! Join us in our forum to discuss the NBA Draft! Rumors, scenarios, reports, updates – all pure speculation until David Stern announces the Heat’s pick tonight at about 7:40pm. So, what should we be watching out for? Well, let’s focus on the first [...]

Again, Draft Beasley With the Second Pick

I have been saying this for months now (April 22 and May 1) – Michael Beasley is the best fit for the Miami Heat. If for some reason the Bulls do not take Rose, which is pretty much a lock from all the talk around the league these days, then you definitely take Derrick Rose [...]

Heat Offer Contracts to Quinn, Powell and Wright

The Miami Heat extended contracts for qualifying offers to point guard Chris Quinn, forward Kasib Powell and forward Dorell Wright. This moves means that the Heat can match any offer when free agency begins July 1st. Quinn, Powell and Wright have the right to accept the Heat’s offers for their 2008-2009 salaries if no other [...]