ASK IRA: Was Friday a Heat hint of more to come with Ryan Conwell?
Q: Ira, you mentioned that Ryan Conwell was going to check in during the first half against Indiana but then didn’t until he replaced Dru Smith in the second half. You think that sticks? – Sammie. A: I think anything beyond the top eight of the rotation will remain fluid, based on need. We know that Erik Spoelstra is pretty much settled in on his starting lineup of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam ...
Sammie queries Ira regarding Ryan Conwell's rotation status. Ira explains that anything beyond the top eight of the rotation, including Ryan, remains fluid based on opponent and team needs. The starting lineup is settled with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Klay Thompson. The first three off the bench are Bobby Portis Jr., Pelle Larsson, and Tim Hardaway Jr. Nikola Jovic could replace Conwell for height, Dru Smith for ball handling and defense, and Ryan for instant offense.
Simone Fontecchio may also get playing time if shooting is required. Conwell may need to go to the G League for more consistent minutes. Doug predicts an eight-game win streak, but warns against overstating Friday's victory against Indiana, which lacked six rotation components compared to the Heat's lineup. Edwin questions Tim Hardaway Jr.'s lack of scoring against the Pacers.
Ira suggests that as long as the Heat have a designated shooter, it would create ample spacing for their main offensive duo.
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