[Toronto16Participant]

I know the season just ended, but do think Miami gets a 3rd straight? Lebron said he is going to rest this summer, as did Dwyane Wade. They ARE NOT trading Chris Bosh so please don’t anybody bring up that ridiculous scenario. Wade will also be a year older, I don’t know if the rest helps him or age continues to cause decline.

It also hinges where free agents go, if Chris Paul and Dwight somehow both end up in Houston… Wow.

Maybe the Heat go after Greg Oden? Maybe Andre Iguodala joins a contending team? Lot’s of offseason storylines

[FutureNBAGMParticipant]

I hope your not insinuating that Iguodala joins the Heat lol no way they can afford him.

[FutureNBAGMParticipant]

I hope your not insinuating that Iguodala joins the Heat lol no way they can afford him.

[Toronto16Participant]

No. SMH.

I’m saying if he joins a contending team, he might be the missing piece to that team winning a title.

[Toronto16Participant]

No. SMH.

I’m saying if he joins a contending team, he might be the missing piece to that team winning a title.

[kazamParticipant]

I think a lot of the Heat’s success will depend on how Dwayne Wade comes back next year. If he can be rejuvenated a little then they will definitely be a favourite . If Wade comes back looking older, slower and cant beat anyone off the dribble they will be in trouble. Also I think the heat’s role players will play a big part (for example does Ray Allen retire?)

[kazamParticipant]

I think a lot of the Heat’s success will depend on how Dwayne Wade comes back next year. If he can be rejuvenated a little then they will definitely be a favourite . If Wade comes back looking older, slower and cant beat anyone off the dribble they will be in trouble. Also I think the heat’s role players will play a big part (for example does Ray Allen retire?)

[CameronCrazy11Participant]

Unless Atlanta gets Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, then the only two teams in the East that can beat them are the Bulls and the Pacers. In the West, the Thunder will still be good as well as the Grizzlies. A lot of it will honestly depend on where CP3 and D12 ultimately decide to go as well as Andre Igoudala. If I was placing a bet right now though, I’d go with the Heat getting their 3-peat.

[CameronCrazy11Participant]

Unless Atlanta gets Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, then the only two teams in the East that can beat them are the Bulls and the Pacers. In the West, the Thunder will still be good as well as the Grizzlies. A lot of it will honestly depend on where CP3 and D12 ultimately decide to go as well as Andre Igoudala. If I was placing a bet right now though, I’d go with the Heat getting their 3-peat.

[CynthiaParticipant]

I don’t think they 3peat. East is getting stronger and stronger, and it’s about time. The Heat struggled vs. a Rose-less Bulls team. Yes they beat them 4-1 but if you watched all the games the Bulls really brought it on them every night. Then they really struggled vs. a young and upcoming Pacers team, watch out for the Pacers next year! Then in the very end it took them 7 games to beat the Spurs with a core of over the hill guys. Then when you factor in Wades decline, the lack of room to make any significant changes in the off season & no draft picks I can’t see them being better next year than they are this year. They will be lucky to be equally as good as they were this year. Not to mention their biggest title threat the Thunder should be healthy and back in the finals next year.

Heat will still have the talent to win the finals, but I think it’s going to be a lot harder next year, and only get even harder every year after that.

Personally I’d rather see a Thunder vs. Pacers finals next year, two young guns going at it would be awesome.

[CynthiaParticipant]

I don’t think they 3peat. East is getting stronger and stronger, and it’s about time. The Heat struggled vs. a Rose-less Bulls team. Yes they beat them 4-1 but if you watched all the games the Bulls really brought it on them every night. Then they really struggled vs. a young and upcoming Pacers team, watch out for the Pacers next year! Then in the very end it took them 7 games to beat the Spurs with a core of over the hill guys. Then when you factor in Wades decline, the lack of room to make any significant changes in the off season & no draft picks I can’t see them being better next year than they are this year. They will be lucky to be equally as good as they were this year. Not to mention their biggest title threat the Thunder should be healthy and back in the finals next year.

Heat will still have the talent to win the finals, but I think it’s going to be a lot harder next year, and only get even harder every year after that.

Personally I’d rather see a Thunder vs. Pacers finals next year, two young guns going at it would be awesome.

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Problem with the Heat is that Lebron is still the best player in the NBA, but Wade has declined to the point he is no longer in a position to dominate the ball. That puts the ball solely in the hands of Lebron, making the Heat the Cavs 2.0, with Lebron being the alfa male and a group of shooters surrounding him.

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Problem with the Heat is that Lebron is still the best player in the NBA, but Wade has declined to the point he is no longer in a position to dominate the ball. That puts the ball solely in the hands of Lebron, making the Heat the Cavs 2.0, with Lebron being the alfa male and a group of shooters surrounding him.

[kobyzParticipant]

i think they will be the mainly favorite, LeBron confidence and poise is skyrocketing, they gonna make some adjusments, will work on elaborate Chris Bosh to be the second weel on the team so you will see much better production out of him, they have very good chance to 3peat!

[kobyzParticipant]

i think they will be the mainly favorite, LeBron confidence and poise is skyrocketing, they gonna make some adjusments, will work on elaborate Chris Bosh to be the second weel on the team so you will see much better production out of him, they have very good chance to 3peat!

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Could they three-peat? Well, they’ll still have LeBron James, so it’s possible. However, I hope not. I’m getting tired of seeing them in the Finals. They’ve been there three years in a row.

Let’s be real here… The Heat barely two peated. D. Wade is on the decline. Chris Bosh is Chris Bosh. And the rest of this roster is old (other than Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole) and underwhelming. The Heat have no room to really make roster moves, etc. It’s going to be tough for them to three-peat.

I’d like to see the Pacers/Bulls in the Finals next year vs either the Thunder/Clippers/Warriors. I’m sick of seeing the Lakers, Spurs, Celtics and Heat.

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Could they three-peat? Well, they’ll still have LeBron James, so it’s possible. However, I hope not. I’m getting tired of seeing them in the Finals. They’ve been there three years in a row.

Let’s be real here… The Heat barely two peated. D. Wade is on the decline. Chris Bosh is Chris Bosh. And the rest of this roster is old (other than Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole) and underwhelming. The Heat have no room to really make roster moves, etc. It’s going to be tough for them to three-peat.

I’d like to see the Pacers/Bulls in the Finals next year vs either the Thunder/Clippers/Warriors. I’m sick of seeing the Lakers, Spurs, Celtics and Heat.

[ShekiruBoomParticipant]

It all depends on Dwyane Wade. We all know Lebron is going to be Lebron but if DWade can keep up his level of play like in the 27 game win streak when he got over 20 consistently, the Heat should repeat. In all honesty, if Lebron averages 28, Dwade averages 23 and Chris Bosh averages 18, the Heat should be near unbeatable. But this was the second straight playoffs in which Dwyane Wade was injured and I think despite his age, if he is healthy, DWade is still a top 10 player in the league.

[ShekiruBoomParticipant]

It all depends on Dwyane Wade. We all know Lebron is going to be Lebron but if DWade can keep up his level of play like in the 27 game win streak when he got over 20 consistently, the Heat should repeat. In all honesty, if Lebron averages 28, Dwade averages 23 and Chris Bosh averages 18, the Heat should be near unbeatable. But this was the second straight playoffs in which Dwyane Wade was injured and I think despite his age, if he is healthy, DWade is still a top 10 player in the league.

[Ghost01Participant]

Indiana on point once again…

This wasn’t a super dominant run to the Finals, by any stretch. If Indiana has Granger next year, maybe adds a point guard to the mix better than Augustin and one other playable bench player, they could definitely take the Heat, A healthy Bulls team with some savvy offseason moves could beat the Heat.

The Heat needed 7 games two series in a row in a season where a lot of marquee players were out for the playoffs. San Antonio was great, but even then when you see the goose eggs that Parker and Green through up these last couple games, and the inconsistency of Ginobli, its not like they were firing on all cylinders throughout the Finals.

I just think the Heat will need Wade to be very very good next year for them to win it all again, and he may be past that. He dug deep in these finals, but he can’t do that consistently anymore. Battier and Allen will be older. And Bosh, you are right, won’t be traded, and that is not good news for the Heat.

[Ghost01Participant]

Indiana on point once again…

This wasn’t a super dominant run to the Finals, by any stretch. If Indiana has Granger next year, maybe adds a point guard to the mix better than Augustin and one other playable bench player, they could definitely take the Heat, A healthy Bulls team with some savvy offseason moves could beat the Heat.

The Heat needed 7 games two series in a row in a season where a lot of marquee players were out for the playoffs. San Antonio was great, but even then when you see the goose eggs that Parker and Green through up these last couple games, and the inconsistency of Ginobli, its not like they were firing on all cylinders throughout the Finals.

I just think the Heat will need Wade to be very very good next year for them to win it all again, and he may be past that. He dug deep in these finals, but he can’t do that consistently anymore. Battier and Allen will be older. And Bosh, you are right, won’t be traded, and that is not good news for the Heat.

[rwd5035Participant]

It’s going to be real tough, I’m not sure Indiana is not going to be as big of a threat as some believe but I really like Chicago next year.

Indiana is going to have tie up David West (probably something near the same 2 year $20 million deal from 2011 but there is a risk of someone else maybe offering more) and they need to make some quality moves in Free Agency. Obviously a core of Hibbert, George and Hill will be a threat but they need to make the right signings. They get Granger back, but I have never been a big fan of his, he obviously would have helped them more than Gerald Green or DJ Augustin. Now, Granger does have an expiring contract that could be very movable for someone, will be interesting to see if they try to move it for a young piece that could put the Pacers over the hump. They have the flexibility to make the moves but they have to make the right ones or else they could stagnate (still I don’t think they are in as bad of shape as the Warriors who can’t feasibly pay everyone to keep their core together).

Chicago offers them the biggest threat in the East imo. Rose will be back, I’ve had a theory that I heard some coaches say that players often need the length of time they were out injured to recover from the injury itself. Rose was participating in full practices 9-10 months after his injury, he could have played but I think Bulls management pulled him back for the long term of the franchise. If my theory is close to accurate, Rose will be back to an elite level by sometime in December or January. Then, there’s Noah, Deng, I think they’ll finally amnesty Boozer and they won’t pick up Rip Hamilton’s option imo. They also have flexibility to make moves, so they share the same risk as Indiana, the difference I think their core is better and I think Thibodeau is a better coach than Vogel, though that’s not a huge gap imo.

Also can’t forget New York, even though they didn’t get beyond Indiana, they have Melo, Shumpert, Amare and Tyson, they are a threat just with the players they have, even if it hasn’t translated to a great team in the playoffs yet.

If Paul and Howard can work their way to the Rockets or the Clippers, those teams would immediately become a contender. The Thunder will have Westbrook back (but their margin for error is small, if one of Westbrook or Durant go down they are in trouble), I think Minnesota will be a sleeper team out West if they can not get entirely decimated by injuries (though I don’t think they are a Title contender). The League is still open, Miami is going to have a lot of work to do to retain their title for the third year running. But I think we’ll see another great season and I’m already eager for it.

[rwd5035Participant]

It’s going to be real tough, I’m not sure Indiana is not going to be as big of a threat as some believe but I really like Chicago next year.

Indiana is going to have tie up David West (probably something near the same 2 year $20 million deal from 2011 but there is a risk of someone else maybe offering more) and they need to make some quality moves in Free Agency. Obviously a core of Hibbert, George and Hill will be a threat but they need to make the right signings. They get Granger back, but I have never been a big fan of his, he obviously would have helped them more than Gerald Green or DJ Augustin. Now, Granger does have an expiring contract that could be very movable for someone, will be interesting to see if they try to move it for a young piece that could put the Pacers over the hump. They have the flexibility to make the moves but they have to make the right ones or else they could stagnate (still I don’t think they are in as bad of shape as the Warriors who can’t feasibly pay everyone to keep their core together).

Chicago offers them the biggest threat in the East imo. Rose will be back, I’ve had a theory that I heard some coaches say that players often need the length of time they were out injured to recover from the injury itself. Rose was participating in full practices 9-10 months after his injury, he could have played but I think Bulls management pulled him back for the long term of the franchise. If my theory is close to accurate, Rose will be back to an elite level by sometime in December or January. Then, there’s Noah, Deng, I think they’ll finally amnesty Boozer and they won’t pick up Rip Hamilton’s option imo. They also have flexibility to make moves, so they share the same risk as Indiana, the difference I think their core is better and I think Thibodeau is a better coach than Vogel, though that’s not a huge gap imo.

Also can’t forget New York, even though they didn’t get beyond Indiana, they have Melo, Shumpert, Amare and Tyson, they are a threat just with the players they have, even if it hasn’t translated to a great team in the playoffs yet.

If Paul and Howard can work their way to the Rockets or the Clippers, those teams would immediately become a contender. The Thunder will have Westbrook back (but their margin for error is small, if one of Westbrook or Durant go down they are in trouble), I think Minnesota will be a sleeper team out West if they can not get entirely decimated by injuries (though I don’t think they are a Title contender). The League is still open, Miami is going to have a lot of work to do to retain their title for the third year running. But I think we’ll see another great season and I’m already eager for it.

[OaktownWarriorsParticipant]

Nah, guys like Miller, Allen are pretty old and the Heat staff really used them alot. And I think a heathly Bulls squad can beat the Heat in the playoffs. And out West, OKC, Clips, Lakers, will only be better. And the Heat really can’t bring anyone new onboard, because of cash.

[OaktownWarriorsParticipant]

Nah, guys like Miller, Allen are pretty old and the Heat staff really used them alot. And I think a heathly Bulls squad can beat the Heat in the playoffs. And out West, OKC, Clips, Lakers, will only be better. And the Heat really can’t bring anyone new onboard, because of cash.

[KayjayParticipant]

But people would be crazy to bet against them. I’m sure not going to. I don’t see them making the NBA finals, East has some talent with the Pacers and Bulls. But again, Miami could reload and then people would be seeing the same Heat we saw the last three years.

[KayjayParticipant]

But people would be crazy to bet against them. I’m sure not going to. I don’t see them making the NBA finals, East has some talent with the Pacers and Bulls. But again, Miami could reload and then people would be seeing the same Heat we saw the last three years.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

The Bulls and Pacers will be tough again, but I don’t see Derrick Rose being 100% next year. Also, it is unlikely that the Heat will have to beat BOTH teams next year on the way to the Finals. The Knicks and Celtics will be worse, and the first round matchups usually aren’t that tough for them.

Out West, the Thunder might go back, but I don’t think they are much better than the Spurs. No true inside presence.

The Heat will have a worse regular season (I don’t see them winning 27 straight), but I think they can be as good — or better — in next season’s playoffs.

LeBron is THE MAN, and scored very well in games 6 and 7 against a tough matchup for him in Kawhi Leonard. LeBron rebounded very well and his passing is as good as ever. Then he defended Tony Parker very well and basically shut him down. Not sure what we get out of D Wade, but he should still be solid. Bosh is very good and in his prime. He is versatile with scoring, shooting, defense, shot blocking, and smart play. I like Mario Chalmers as the fourth guy who can hit 3’s and big shots. I think his point guard skills get a bit better, but he has LeBron and Wade to take some of the ball handling duties so we don’t need Mario Chalmers to be Chris Paul. … That’s as good as a four man core as you are going to get.

I think the Heat need to bring back the Birdman. He can’t do everything but he can bring energy, shot blocking, and inside finishing to a team that needs size. I also don’t think he will have to face a guy like Tim Duncan in next year’s Finals. Birdman also helps out on the boards which takes some pressure off of James and Bosh.

A full season of a lineup of Chalmers, Wade, LeBron, Bosh, and Birdman looks great on paper. Size, speed, athleticism, and scoring. Some perimeter threats, some guys who can drive, and five guys that can finish at the rim.

They would obviously miss Ray Allen and Shane Battier if they retire. They will miss Mike Miller too, if he hangs it up. Miller might not be a legit starter or even a sixth man any more but he is still an ideal 9th or 10th guy who can shoot and pass.

I think at least one of those three comes back and probably two of those three. If so, along with that five man core, they will have seven quality guys for next year.

One of the weaknesses now is Udonis Haslem. Maybe he was tired and banged up, but he didn’t bring too much although he played some solid defense. I think his days as being a starter or even a third big are over. I think the Heat will be better off with him being a 10th man. A fourth (ideally fifth) big who can give you 5 or 10 minutes a night. So the Heat will need an upgrade at the backup 4 spot, especially if Shane Battier retires. Although Haslem might be better next year battling Kendrick Perkins, Serge Ibaka, and Nick Collison. This wasn’t the best matchup for him. TD gives him problems (and everyone else), and they didn’t use a traditional power forward. Birdman was a better matchup on Splitter and Diaw has a perimeter game.

Overall, LeBron needs to get some rest this offseason. Read some good books. Read some of Phil Jackson’s books and some of the other great basketball books. Then continue to work on his post game and his 3 point shot. And, if he has time, work more on the jump hook which should be very effective for a 6’8, 255 lb. athletic freak.

D Wade needs to work on his corner 3 shot. His post game and mid-range shooting aren’t the most effective or efficient ways for the Heat to generate points. When D Wade is in D Wade mode he can score from anywhere, but if not he needs to hit his spots and concentrate on hitting corner 3’s. If D Wade can master this then the Heat can be even better in next year’s playoffs even if they lose some guys to retirement.

I would also try to work on a pick and roll out at the top of the key with D Wade handling the ball with LeBron setting the pick and either rolling to the basket or spotting up for a jumper. That and LeBron doing LeBron things with D Wade spotting up for corner 3’s will be the most effective use for LeBron and Wade combinations on the floor. Other than that, they might think about bring Wade off the bench as a super sub. I would at least experiment with that if I were the Heat.

They don’t have any draft picks, and I actually think this would be a good year to have a couple of late second round picks.

I think they need to go after some undrafted free agents. Seth Curry would be a good 3 point threat for them. D.J. Stephens would be a great energy guy and an ideal guy to run the floor with lineups featuring LeBron, Wade, Chalmers, and Birdman.
Alex Oriakhi would be a solid backup power forward who could possibly take Udonis Haslem’s spot. If Ryan Kelly falls out of the second round then he would be an ideal stretch four off the bench.

The Heat are built for the playoffs and another title run. LeBron is THE GUY right now. D Wade is a quality sidekick. They work well in an up-tempo game and each guy can carry the team when the other one is on the bench. They could use a true power forward (since they play Bosh at the 5) and perhaps a true pass-first point guard in the rotation but the Heat found out that a team featuring LeBron, a legit big (Bosh or Birdman), along with 3 shooters is really, really tough to stop. I think this situation will hold true for a long time even if they have to replace Allen, Battier, or MM, or even all three. Mario Chalmers is turning into a really good fourth option when he goes into Prime Chauncey Billups mode. The Miami Heat will be title favorites until further notice.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

The Bulls and Pacers will be tough again, but I don’t see Derrick Rose being 100% next year. Also, it is unlikely that the Heat will have to beat BOTH teams next year on the way to the Finals. The Knicks and Celtics will be worse, and the first round matchups usually aren’t that tough for them.

Out West, the Thunder might go back, but I don’t think they are much better than the Spurs. No true inside presence.

The Heat will have a worse regular season (I don’t see them winning 27 straight), but I think they can be as good — or better — in next season’s playoffs.

LeBron is THE MAN, and scored very well in games 6 and 7 against a tough matchup for him in Kawhi Leonard. LeBron rebounded very well and his passing is as good as ever. Then he defended Tony Parker very well and basically shut him down. Not sure what we get out of D Wade, but he should still be solid. Bosh is very good and in his prime. He is versatile with scoring, shooting, defense, shot blocking, and smart play. I like Mario Chalmers as the fourth guy who can hit 3’s and big shots. I think his point guard skills get a bit better, but he has LeBron and Wade to take some of the ball handling duties so we don’t need Mario Chalmers to be Chris Paul. … That’s as good as a four man core as you are going to get.

I think the Heat need to bring back the Birdman. He can’t do everything but he can bring energy, shot blocking, and inside finishing to a team that needs size. I also don’t think he will have to face a guy like Tim Duncan in next year’s Finals. Birdman also helps out on the boards which takes some pressure off of James and Bosh.

A full season of a lineup of Chalmers, Wade, LeBron, Bosh, and Birdman looks great on paper. Size, speed, athleticism, and scoring. Some perimeter threats, some guys who can drive, and five guys that can finish at the rim.

They would obviously miss Ray Allen and Shane Battier if they retire. They will miss Mike Miller too, if he hangs it up. Miller might not be a legit starter or even a sixth man any more but he is still an ideal 9th or 10th guy who can shoot and pass.

I think at least one of those three comes back and probably two of those three. If so, along with that five man core, they will have seven quality guys for next year.

One of the weaknesses now is Udonis Haslem. Maybe he was tired and banged up, but he didn’t bring too much although he played some solid defense. I think his days as being a starter or even a third big are over. I think the Heat will be better off with him being a 10th man. A fourth (ideally fifth) big who can give you 5 or 10 minutes a night. So the Heat will need an upgrade at the backup 4 spot, especially if Shane Battier retires. Although Haslem might be better next year battling Kendrick Perkins, Serge Ibaka, and Nick Collison. This wasn’t the best matchup for him. TD gives him problems (and everyone else), and they didn’t use a traditional power forward. Birdman was a better matchup on Splitter and Diaw has a perimeter game.

Overall, LeBron needs to get some rest this offseason. Read some good books. Read some of Phil Jackson’s books and some of the other great basketball books. Then continue to work on his post game and his 3 point shot. And, if he has time, work more on the jump hook which should be very effective for a 6’8, 255 lb. athletic freak.

D Wade needs to work on his corner 3 shot. His post game and mid-range shooting aren’t the most effective or efficient ways for the Heat to generate points. When D Wade is in D Wade mode he can score from anywhere, but if not he needs to hit his spots and concentrate on hitting corner 3’s. If D Wade can master this then the Heat can be even better in next year’s playoffs even if they lose some guys to retirement.

I would also try to work on a pick and roll out at the top of the key with D Wade handling the ball with LeBron setting the pick and either rolling to the basket or spotting up for a jumper. That and LeBron doing LeBron things with D Wade spotting up for corner 3’s will be the most effective use for LeBron and Wade combinations on the floor. Other than that, they might think about bring Wade off the bench as a super sub. I would at least experiment with that if I were the Heat.

They don’t have any draft picks, and I actually think this would be a good year to have a couple of late second round picks.

I think they need to go after some undrafted free agents. Seth Curry would be a good 3 point threat for them. D.J. Stephens would be a great energy guy and an ideal guy to run the floor with lineups featuring LeBron, Wade, Chalmers, and Birdman.
Alex Oriakhi would be a solid backup power forward who could possibly take Udonis Haslem’s spot. If Ryan Kelly falls out of the second round then he would be an ideal stretch four off the bench.

The Heat are built for the playoffs and another title run. LeBron is THE GUY right now. D Wade is a quality sidekick. They work well in an up-tempo game and each guy can carry the team when the other one is on the bench. They could use a true power forward (since they play Bosh at the 5) and perhaps a true pass-first point guard in the rotation but the Heat found out that a team featuring LeBron, a legit big (Bosh or Birdman), along with 3 shooters is really, really tough to stop. I think this situation will hold true for a long time even if they have to replace Allen, Battier, or MM, or even all three. Mario Chalmers is turning into a really good fourth option when he goes into Prime Chauncey Billups mode. The Miami Heat will be title favorites until further notice.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

No, I don’t think they three-peat. However, I also don’t think this is LeBron’s last title. I think he wins 1 or 2 more.

It is so difficult to win back-to-back and even more difficult to three-peat that I just don’t think they would be able to do it, especially with how tough the East is getting.

Fact of the matter is, the Heat are getting older while everyone else is getting better. Will they reach the ECF? I’d say sure but do they win again? I think we have to wait until we see how free agency wraps up before we make our predictions.

Questions to look to answer in free agency:

Will David West come back to Indiana?
Can Chicago rebuild after losing so many key players? (Belinelli, Mohammad, Robinson, and possibly Hamilton)
Can Deron Williams and Jason Kidd make the Nets a threat?
Does Andrew Bynum stay healthy and stay in Philly?
Do the Knicks take a step back or a step forward?
Where do Paul, Howard, Smith, and Iguodala land?

Once we can answer those questions, then we’ll know how much tougher it will be for Miami to win another consecutive title.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

No, I don’t think they three-peat. However, I also don’t think this is LeBron’s last title. I think he wins 1 or 2 more.

It is so difficult to win back-to-back and even more difficult to three-peat that I just don’t think they would be able to do it, especially with how tough the East is getting.

Fact of the matter is, the Heat are getting older while everyone else is getting better. Will they reach the ECF? I’d say sure but do they win again? I think we have to wait until we see how free agency wraps up before we make our predictions.

Questions to look to answer in free agency:

Will David West come back to Indiana?
Can Chicago rebuild after losing so many key players? (Belinelli, Mohammad, Robinson, and possibly Hamilton)
Can Deron Williams and Jason Kidd make the Nets a threat?
Does Andrew Bynum stay healthy and stay in Philly?
Do the Knicks take a step back or a step forward?
Where do Paul, Howard, Smith, and Iguodala land?

Once we can answer those questions, then we’ll know how much tougher it will be for Miami to win another consecutive title.

[HitsterParticipant]

I think they have a legit chance if everyone stays fit but a lot depends on LeBron obviously, they won the game last night with neither Bosh or Ray Allen scoring a point. D-Wade could well be the main factor alongside LeBron, he is 31 now and may not win games on his own but he can play a fantastic supporting role – consider like when Ray Allen went to Boston and they won as a collective effort.

The likes of Ray Allen, Battier, Lewis, Miller and Anderson will all be a year older next year but so will a lot of other contending teams, I would not say Miami are a certainty, they were one free throw or defensive rebound from losing on Tuesday but they are worthy favourites for next season.

I said on a post last year I think that I thought Miami will win at least one title in either 2013 or 2014, they have done this and if they keep this team together I could see them winning at least one more title over the next couple of years but I would not say for certain it will be next year.

[HitsterParticipant]

I think they have a legit chance if everyone stays fit but a lot depends on LeBron obviously, they won the game last night with neither Bosh or Ray Allen scoring a point. D-Wade could well be the main factor alongside LeBron, he is 31 now and may not win games on his own but he can play a fantastic supporting role – consider like when Ray Allen went to Boston and they won as a collective effort.

The likes of Ray Allen, Battier, Lewis, Miller and Anderson will all be a year older next year but so will a lot of other contending teams, I would not say Miami are a certainty, they were one free throw or defensive rebound from losing on Tuesday but they are worthy favourites for next season.

I said on a post last year I think that I thought Miami will win at least one title in either 2013 or 2014, they have done this and if they keep this team together I could see them winning at least one more title over the next couple of years but I would not say for certain it will be next year.

[llperez]

Any team in the league vs the field of 29 and I’m betting on the field of 29 every time.

[llperez]

Any team in the league vs the field of 29 and I’m betting on the field of 29 every time.

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