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[HoopsHype] Michael Scotto: Heat unwillingness to trade Caleb Martin was one reason they couldn't acquire Damian Lillard (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by Fantasy_Ball@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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“It’s worth noting Caleb Martin was one reason the Heat didn’t acquire Damian Lillard since Miami wanted to retain him following a brilliant playoff performance in the Eastern Conference Finals that helped the team punch an NBA Finals ticket, league sources told HoopsHype,”

https://hoopshype.com/2023/11/29/heat-unwillingness-to-trade-caleb-martin-was-one-reason-they-couldnt-acquire-damian-lillard/

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[–] Muted_Dog7317@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

This is out of context. Riley would have traded Caleb Martin for Dame in a second, but Portland wasn’t interested in Miamis players, and Miami was hesitant about trading everything for Dame.

Herro was averaging 26/6/5 before the ankle sprain. Duncan is averaging 14/3/3 on great efficiency. Jaquez is averaging 11/4/3 on great efficiency, and 15ppg over his last 10 games.

Caleb has been injured most of this year, but he’s coming off a playoffs where he could have been ECF MVP.

You also have Jovic and multiple picks that could end up being good and it’s understandable why Riley wouldn’t want to give it everything up for a 33 year old pg, even though he’s great.

[–] Artimusjones88@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Lots of coulds and woulds. And none of the above is nearly enough to win a tittle. It was cute last year until they played a real team.

[–] Apprehensive-Tea-39@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

The Celtics and Bucks had the top 2 records last year. What a dumb thing to say