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Heat out on Oden?

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05:43 PM ET 02.11 | The Miami Heat have reportedly dropped out of the bidding for free agent big man Greg Oden, leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Bobcats to make offers to the former No. 1 overall pick in the coming weeks. Oden, labeled as a once-in-a-generation player in the past, has seen his NBA career deteriorate in recent years as his knees have failed to withstand the rigors of the game. Still, as a 7-footer with defensive skill and a glimmering pedigree from his college days, teams have been willing to consider taking a chance on Oden staying healthy enough to tap into his potential. Since being drafted in 2007, the 25-year-old has appeared in just 82 NBA games.

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February 11, 2013 05:54 PM ET

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Not the right fit. Too many women to send cell phone photos.

dreamfan

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February 11, 2013 06:27 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:20 PM ET 02.11 by jgb

smart management makes smart decisions-no reason to waste a roster spot on a guy that is just always hurt

Did Curry ever suite up for them? If not, I wonder if they are a bit gun shy after that very similar situation.

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February 11, 2013 07:47 PM ET

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If he was healthy, I think it could've been a good fit. But the "if" at the start of my sentence is probably the biggest "if" the world has ever seen.

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February 11, 2013 08:14 PM ET

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Originally posted 07:47 PM ET 02.11 by TheChosenOne

If he was healthy, I think it could've been a good fit. But the "if" at the start of my sentence is probably the biggest "if" the world has ever seen.

If he was healthy he would be dominating right now and would Dwight Howard look like a fool.

The NBA would have been different if the Trailblazers had a healthy team, damn.

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February 11, 2013 10:54 PM ET

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Originally posted 05:54 PM ET 02.11 by dreamfan

Not the right fit. Too many women to send cell phone photos.

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February 11, 2013 10:57 PM ET

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The Birdman was a good signing for the Heat, a solid role player who doesn't mind doing the dirty work and not needing to score only benefits a team that already has LBJ, Wade and Bosh.