ASK IRA: Should Heat be proactive on trade market instead of playing to players’ whims?

Q: Ira, Pat Riley has to stop playing to whims. It worked when Shaquille O’Neal wanted out of the Lakers, same with Goran Dragic and the Suns. But there are hundreds of players under contract. So get on the phone, find a deal,  get it done. We’re tired of waiting to see if players connive their way to the Heat. – Tomas.

A: It’s interesting, because this is what NBA trades used to be about – general managers talking over what works best for their teams, informing players they are being moved, and then moving forward drama free.