Pat Riley says that the Miami Heat plan to add two big name free agents during the 2020 offseason.

"We’ve done this four times now, had a good group of players, young players, and then either through free agency or through trade brought the superstar in. In 2020, we’ll have a lot of room. We’ll also have the possibility to have enough room to go after two max contracts. And we’re going to do that. So, we’re planning that 2020 will be the room year," said Riley.

Riley added that he feels the Heat are just a couple players away from being a special team due to their young foundation.

"We’re chasing a playoff spot when we’re young. And then we’re going to be chasing some players that can come in. If we can get one or two players to come in with this group, this young group, then I think the sky’s the limit for this team in the next couple years."

Am I missing something? What top level max players are unrestricted free agents in 2020? AD if he gets traded to boston and hates it (unlikely). He could overpay a declining Draymond Green or Otto Porter. Not sure there's much else

CrushAlot wrote:Suns beat the Lakers.

For all the finger pointing.........Lonzo has not played enough this year and Khama/Ingram just not ready for Lebron type of prime time. The Rondo/Stevenson thing is a good talent misfits that have their moments, but fact is the team chemistry is all wrong. It’s a pressure cooker all incited by Lebron’s intensity.

Blame? This has to fall on Magic Johnson who arrogantly thought his starphuck touch would create “Magic” on the team. Few of us are surprised and it was written the team would struggle to make playoffs as it was constructed. Admittingly its hard to fathom a Lebron run team not making it to that benchmark.

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CrushAlot wrote:Not a good look for Lebron.

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I was watching some clip somewhere where they highlighted his play, and it is just lackadaisical. He has already mailed it in!

I guess he might be tired from memorizing his lines to Space Jam 2!

Lakers missing the playoffs would be a blessing in disguise for them LeBron looks a step slower, like he hasnt fully recovered from that groin injury. Not playing at least one series, having to grind it out in the playoff. Expecting to have to put the team on his back, will save James some wear and tear going into the offseason. More time to recover.

Thats a better calling card for big time FA's than an injured and spent Lebron getting rolled in the playoffs.

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So far anyone that Perry has traded away has had any impact around the league. Lots of DNPs

Rozier will also be a restricted free agent, with Phoenix considered by league sources as a team likely to make a strong push for the point guard. The Suns offered a protected first-round pick for Rozier before the season, but Boston demanded an unprotected first, per league sources. Were Irving to leave, Rozier would be his logical replacement in the starting lineup.