"The Matrix" going to Cleveland?

The Cavaliers have had ongoing discussions with the Miami Heat about an Anderson Varejao and Wally Szczerbiak for Shawn Marion trade, a league executive familiar with the discussions said. Miami has had discussions with several teams lately on Marion, including the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings, sources say, but Cleveland could deliver the most intriguing proposition.

For the Heat, Szczerbiak has a $13 million expiring contract, and Varejao has a player’s option on $6.2 million. He’ll likely opt out. This leaves Miami with a chance to negotiate a new contract with Varejao, or let him lapse and allow the Heat even more cap space for the summer.. Still, Cleveland is 20-4 and hesitant to mess with the chemistry. Nevertheless, the Cavs are trying desperately to win a championship with James prior to 2010 free agency.

Brown loves to play big lineups with Varejao on the floor, but Marion could give the Cavs the versatility on defense that he did the Suns. In the same series, Marion could cover Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. Against the Celtics, Marion could spend time on Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett. For the Cavs, it’s something to consider as the days and weeks churn toward the Feb. 17 trade deadline.

- Source: Yahoo! Sports

Trade Shawn Marion for Emeka Okafor?

It's no secret that restricted free agent, center-forward Emeka Okafor is not happy with the Charlotte Bobcats. Okafor wants to be traded to another team. Sources say Okafor is ready to move on and if the Bobcats want the best value from him, they should arrange a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat and get Marion. Marion's uptempo style and tight defense will help the Bobcats in many ways. They will be smaller but faster and more athletic. The Heat should consider this trade because they are in desperate need of a center. It's a win-win for both teams.

Pat Stepping Down

Just heard some news that Pat Riley is stepping down as the head coach. An official announcement today at 4pm ET. Who will be the next head coach? Some are saying Erik Spoelstra (currently the assistant coach).

May 20th NBA Draft Lottery '08

Mark your calenders Heat fans. May 20th is the day if your team is lucky or not to get the number 1 pick. The top 2 players getting the most buzz right now is Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley. The Miami Heat has a 25% chance for the No.1 Pick, 21% chance for the No.2 Pick, and 17% for the No.3 Pick. You can even try to roll your dice by yourself. Go to this link ESPN Mock Draft Generator and try it. Out of the ten times I try, I got 4 times No.1 Pick, 2 times No.2, 2 times No.3, and 2 No.4 pick.

The last 3 years, the worst teams in the league "DID NOT" get the No.1 pick with the most ping-pong balls. It actually sucks! It only happen 2 times since 2000, Cleveland in 2003 and Orlando in 2004. Here's the Year-by-Year Lottery Probabilities provided by ESPN Year-By-Year Lottery Probabilities. To view more on previous results Click Here.

Wade Still A Superstar?

There's been a lot of questions floating around about Dwayne Wade still a superstar? My answer is "YES." Ok, I admit that I'm a big fan of Dwayne Wade but let's put that aside and be realistic here. Dwayne had TWO surgeries last season and do you really think that after the surgeries, you expect him to be fully recovered in matters of less 6 months? Heck NO! You would need at least 10+ months. I mean he missed some games beginning of the 2007-2008 season but that is still not enough time. Of course he's going to be less explosive; even if it's Michael Jordan I would say the same thing. There's no way you can judge him at a 60% health. The only way that this question should come up again is after 2 years and when he's 100% fully recovered. Otherwise, it's dumb for anyone to ask that.

Heat Finally Waive Parker

Hey, let's all say "It's about damn time!" When the Heat first signed him, we all knew it was a desperation move. We were lacking in PG because Quinn lacks experience, J-Will was unsure about his health, and GP was retiring. But they should have sign Earl Boykins. I know he's a small guy but he's quick and he can shoot; or let's put it this way, anything is better than Parker.

Anyway, we finally got rid of this loser. We don't have to pay a guy that sits his ass at home and taking up roster space.

Wade Done For The Year

Just got some breaking news, Dwayne Wade done for the year. He is having surgery on his knee but believe to be able to come back in 30 days but doubts he will. Please come back as this story develops.

Riley to scout college players

If the Heat finish last in the NBA this season which Pat Riley is planning on doing, the Heat can not fall below the 4th pick. But the chances of getting the 1st pick is not high either. Pat is probably going to watch Michael Beasley & Derrick Rose play for sure. But what happens if we fall below the 2nd pick? Who will be our 3rd or 4th option? I've been hearing Jerryd Bayless (from Arizona), Eric Gordon (from Indiana), DJ Augustin (from Texas), Roy Hibbert (from Georgetown), and DeAndre Jordan (from Texas A&M); those are some of top players in this draft. So do we need a PG more than a C? Marcus Banks is doing a pretty good job at the PG position right now. If we lose Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley, we should definitely draft Jerryd Bayless and trade Marcus Banks/Blount for Zach Randolph since Banks has been showing some good trade values. What kinda lineup do you guys see next season?

No plans to leave Miami, says Wade

"Wade's unhappy...Wade's going to opt-out and go to Chicago, Wade stressed about Heat's future" and so on...I want to say this, "Wade is happy in Miami" at least for now. When he was asked about his future in Miami, he simply says this "Why would I want to leave and let someone else come in and get the glory for taking Miami back?" He definitely doesn't care about what the critics, reporters and writers. Some said he will be out of Miami as soon as he has the option to opt-out. But all are "SPECULATIONS."

I would have to agree with Wade; it's just the business of the game. When the time comes and his contract is up, then we'll talk. But for now, he has at least 2 more years left and the only thing he wants to do now is concentrate on fully recover from his surgeries, win games & silence the critics next year.

"No deal!" says Parker

Smush Parker is STILL with the Miami Heat. Apparently, Smush rejected the Heat's latest offer. "An offer was made and they turned it down - a very good offer," Pat Riley said. Parker's agent, did not return a message Sunday evening. When asked if Parker would return to the team this season and Riley said, "No."

Parker is definitely dragging the Miami Heat. I don't know if he is upset with the organization and purposely drag this team, but it's definitely not good for both sides.