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“Nonetheless, the Wizards close the Beal Era jaggedly, horribly,” The Athletic’s David Aldridge wrote. “Miami has clearly prioritized getting Damian Lillard from Portland, with Jimmy Butler a central part of the Heat’s recruiting pitch. While Washington wanted the multiple first-rounders the Heat were offering, it didn’t matter; Beal wanted to play in Phoenix. His wife and her family are from California, and K.D. and Booker are a smidge more potent offensively than Jimmy Buckets and Bam Adebayo. The Wizards couldn’t stay in a holding pattern; unwilling to wait on the Heat, they turned to Phoenix, which our Shams Charania first reported had gotten into the sweepstakes seriously on Saturday.”

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'll believe Dame leaves when I see it. I know the noise is increasing, but both he and the organization seem to generally still want him there

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Every Batman needs a Robin I suppose

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I hope he comes to Miami. I've been hoping for for Jimmy to play with another offensive player who drops 30 points on a consistent basis.

[–] acosmichippo 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

While Washington wanted the multiple first-rounders the Heat were offering, it didn’t matter; Beal wanted to play in Phoenix.

The Wizards couldn’t stay in a holding pattern; unwilling to wait on the Heat, they turned to Phoenix

these two sentences seem contradictory. did beal demand phoenix or did the wizards choose phoenix because miami was stalling?

[–] Fearghas 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Beal had a no trade clause so Washington's hands were tied even though they preferred Miami's offer.

[–] acosmichippo 1 points 1 year ago

that's what I'm saying. the second quote is irrelevant to the situation if that were the case.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Writings are on the wall for a Dame trade. Let's see what happens in the next days

[–] cavsfan 1 points 1 year ago

Jimmy Dame Bam and 6 UDFAs? eastern conference favorites.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

i think Jimmy and Dame would be a solid duo to watch. But I also think the only way Dame leaves Portland is if Portland no longer has a team lol