Heat in serious talks to trade Shaq - Detroit Pistons Fan Community

MisterZ · #1 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 08:03 PM

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The Heat has told center Shaquille O'Neal's representation that it is talking about trading him and he should be prepared for the possibility of a deal, according to two officials close to the situation. Phoenix has discussed sending forward Shawn Marion and point guard Marcus Banks to the Heat in return for O'Neal.

Heat in serious talks to trade Shaq - 02/05/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

ggazoo69 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 08:17 PM

I guess if he's healthy, he can help PHX to a title. But is he healthy enough to get through another playoff grind? Seems like a big risk to me.

Dlev59 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 08:20 PM

I can see it now, Shaq will fall on Grant Hill`s ankle and all hell will break out!!!!!!!!!

And if that doesn`t happen, I guess with Shaq, the Suns will walk it up court.........verrrrrrrrrrrry sloooooooooooowly!!!

ggazoo69 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dlev59

I can see it now, Shaq will fall on Grant Hill`s ankle and all hell will break out!!!!!!!!!

And if that doesn`t happen, I guess with Shaq, the Suns will walk it up court.........verrrrrrrrrrrry sloooooooooooowly!!!

Good point, dlev. O'Neal can't run with the Suns. He'd be dying out there.

buddahfan · #5 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 09:30 PM

Shaq with the Suns. I love it. Next to the Celtics they are my least favorite team and I would love to see them go down hill fast.

I dislike D'Antoni even more than most posters on this forum dislike Flipper.

jammertime · #6 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 10:03 PM

The Suns? I can't see that working at all.

I'm all for other teams making bad trades as long as it doesn't hurt the Pistons. IMO, the Heat would benefit too much from a trade like that for my liking.

Dumars4Ever · #7 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 12:26 AM

Weird trade for the Suns; I don't know why they would do it, unless they think Marion is really poisoning their chemistry or something.

Jammer, why would you be worried about the Heat? They're 28 games under .500!

ggazoo69 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dumars4Ever

Weird trade for the Suns; I don't know why they would do it, unless they think Marion is really poisoning their chemistry or something.

Jammer, why would you be worried about the Heat? They're 28 games under .500!

I think he meant a lopsided trade in their favor could help them next season.

lpgrl26 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 12:30 AM

Stupid trade if it goes down. Just seems like a reaction/desperation move to the LAL trade.

Great for MIA, Wade/Marion, and a future top 10 pick. And if Marion opts out thats 17 mil coming off the books.

jammertime · #10 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dumars4Ever

Jammer, why would you be worried about the Heat? They're 28 games under .500!

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Originally Posted by ggazoo69

I think he meant a lopsided trade in their favor could help them next season.

Exactly. I couldn't care less for this season, but long term, this deal would make the Heat younger, healthier, better and cheaper (they'd have more money for FAs).

I wouldn't say that I'm worried, but as a rule of thumb, I don't like it when Conference opponents improve - especially ones with D-Wade.