Heat won't offer Dempier contract

[jerrywest]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5612296

Get him now and shed some contracts at mid-season.

[JTB]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5612296

Get him now and shed some contracts at mid-season.

very intresting i wonder why the heat dont want to sign him even though they have all those other centers. dampier must not be looking that great but maybe im wrong. still i would love if ATL took a look at the man

[niremetal]

No. We have enough middling backup big men on the roster, and we'd be royally screwed if we have a rash of injuries at forward or guard midseason but can't sign any replacements because all 15 roster spots are filled.

Edited September 25, 2010 by niremetal

[GameTime]

Get rid of Zaza somehow and get Damp.

Damp + Etan = Upgrade.

[Joker]

I rather stick to what we have. Damp sucks.

[MaceCase]

Actually, isn't Houston his best choice now? Didn't they offer him 2 years 4 mil something?

[PaceRam]

I have to believe that Dampier would be an improvement over one (if not all) of the Centers the Hawks currently have on the roster (but, I could be Wrong!)! From what I have read about Dampier the Hawks would probably get more Offense out of Dampier than they will their other Centers but I think he would also give more of a challenge to the Dwight Howard's (NOT Stop but hopefully Slow Down) of the League. Seems to me he might have some health issues but personally I hope the Hawks do attempt to sign him! I keep reading that the Hawks have been looking for ways to get another BIG on their team and this seems to be their opportunity. No, Dampier is not Howard or Shaq (Younger version) but he is probably going to be the best they can do (at least at this time)!

[Dexmethylphenidate]

I have to believe that Dampier would be an improvement over one (if not all) of the Centers the Hawks currently have on the roster (but, I could be Wrong!)! From what I have read about Dampier the Hawks would probably get more Offense out of Dampier than they will their other Centers but I think he would also give more of a challenge to the Dwight Howard's (NOT Stop but hopefully Slow Down) of the League. Seems to me he might have some health issues but personally I hope the Hawks do attempt to sign him! I keep reading that the Hawks have been looking for ways to get another BIG on their team and this seems to be their opportunity. No, Dampier is not Howard or Shaq (Younger version) but he is probably going to be the best they can do (at least at this time)!

Too bad that big is on the decline. But I agree with you. Dampier is one of those center that Hordford was refering to... the one where he can slide to the 4th spot for most plays without a dropoff in production. However, the Hawks did say that their roster is complete for training camp and no further addition will be made. Dampier will most likely sign with Rockets.

Edited September 25, 2010 by Playa

[Dsinner]

Dampier would immediately be our best option at Center.