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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz discusses the latest twists in the ongoing trade saga involving the Portland star.
Dame trade rumors are heating up again and of course… The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz I had to weigh myself on Tuesday.
Mike Ryan notes that no one wants to acquire a star who comes in and immediately ruins everything, and that’s what the Heat are counting on. Dan points out that the Heat have leverage because Dame is on their side and is working with the Heat to get what everyone wants.
Dan notes that there have been no changes to what the Heat are offering—an offer is an offer. The Heat, Dan says, aren’t going to overpay for a 33-year-old making more than $219 million when they know the end result of the deal looks bad. He recalls another of Dame’s fans on the Raptors, noting that Toronto wasn’t willing to shell out big money for favorite son Kyle Lowry after 35 years, so why were they willing to do it for Dame? Dan says the Heat believe their offer is the best offer Portland will get for Dame, and if anyone can come up with something better, they can get him.
Mike says this is how the Heat should play, and Portland is putting an insane amount of value on a player who, according to Voy, was a declining asset just a few years ago. Dan points out that the Heat already have Jimmy Butler, whose contract will likely become onerous by the end. But Mike raises another important question: Is Pat Riley willing to go on another beluga whale hunt and come away empty-handed? Because Riley has assembled a team that has made it to two of the last four finals, but he has never revealed a single asset that could help the team get over the final hurdle and become champions.
Dan says Miami’s front office clearly likes the team that reached the NBA Finals just a few months ago, even though it has lost some key players the team believes it helped build. Dan says the Heat want Lillard, but they want him at their price, not anyone else’s.
Meanwhile, ICYMI, Kevin Hart sat down with Dan for an in-depth conversation about the South Beach sessions. Check it out on the Le Batard and Friends YouTube page…
SHOW BREAKDOWN
Local Hour: Key Person Life Insurance
- Greg Cote was here for his regular appearance on Tuesday and has never been more excited to discuss the Miami Dolphins. Then Chris Cote kills three Bucket of Death birds with one stone and tells us the story of how he became too friendly with the Florida Panthers broadcaster. Plus, Mac Jones is a dirty guard, Damian Lillard news and more.
Big Suey: Let’s nitpick!
- Mike Ryan joins us for the segment as Dan has the latest on the Miami Heat and Damian Lillard. Chris Cote introduces us to a new game called Let’s Pick! Ron Magill then joins us to discuss conservation, his contributions, alligator human remains and more. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey’s storyline continues to be in the spotlight thanks to a new look from Elle Duncan that has us questioning the validity of the relationship.
Hour 1: Andy the Bowling Ball
- How did Travis Kelce somehow become a spokesman for the soft right after the Taylor Swift news? Then Tiki Barber and Joe B, Mike Francesa changes his tune to Zach Wilson, and Mick Parsons has lyrics for Tyreek Hill. Plus, Greg tells us how he prepared to dominate his bowling league.
Hour 2: The Man with One Ball and Three Fingers
- This weekend, the NFL released the ratings for Taylor Swift’s game—yes, Taylor Swift’s game—and the team is absolutely shocked. Greg Cote continues to update us on Andy the Bowling Ball and Dan gives us the latest on Chandler Jones. Mike Norvell then joins the show to discuss the creation of the program at FSU, how college football has changed and more. Plus, are we leaning on Zach Wilson?
Postgame Show: Bucket of Death, Part 1
- Stugotz, Greg, Billy and Roy head into the Bucket of Death in Week 4 of the NFL season!
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