The luxury of the NBA offseason is the ability to carry as many as 20 players. The reality of the regular season is that the limit is a hard and fast 15. To that end, the Heat practically is at critical mass, making it all the more imperative to thin the roster through some type of trade. As it stands, the Heat already is working with 15 potential names, and that doesn't even include re-signing Ricky Davis or Jason Williams. Dwyane Wade. Not going anywhere. Shawn Marion. A trade chip now or later? Udonis Haslem. Trade chip or anchor? Michael Beasley. The prized draft pick. Mario Chalmers. Another prized draft pick. James Jones. A return of the 3-point specialist. Daequan Cook. Works cheap; hits shots. Alonzo Mourning. Says he'll eventually be back. Joel Anthony. Has made major strides. Stephane Lasme. Also praised for his...
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