A: A couple of things I would like to touch on here: First, I think any NBA executive with a team at the bottom of the standings is being shortsighted, at least when it comes to true championship contention. It takes time to build a team back up. It just does. I understand that Pat Riley has created this aura where he has to think big, but sustainable excellence comes with sustainable growth. That means allowing young players to find their way, new players to adjust to the culture. Second, and I know there has been plenty Jimmy Butler speculation: What could the Heat possibly have to convince the Bulls to move Butler? To land a star, you have to deal a star. Yes, the Heat traded volume for Shaquille O'Neal, but I'm not sure the current Heat have anything comparable to the package sent to L.A. for Shaq that included Lamar Odom, Caron Butler and Brian Grant. What would the equivalent pieces be from this season's Heat: Winslow, Tyler Johnson and Goran Dragic or Hassan Whiteside? Sorry, but lottery or lottery, there are no quick fixes, even for a quick fixer.