Looks like Wade and Bosh to Miami

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It appears Wade and Bosh are heading to Miami. (as predicted) It also appears that Bosh will just join Miami outright without the sign and trade.

What is up in the air is if Lebron is going to Miami too. I tend to think that is not the case as to do all three to Miami would require a sign and trade. Considering it's quite clear that none of the teams have been let in on what is happening (except Miami I guess) means there is no sign and trade in the works. Lebron (or Bosh for that matter) can't agree to sign with a team if it requires a sign and trade without letting their original team know about it. (unless they are going to take peanuts compared to what they could get... Not likely)

If we take that into account, that leaves Lebron with Cavs, Bulls, Nets, and Knicks.

Here are my thoughts on the three.
  • Cavs: He can resign with the Cavs and get the biggest contract. Problem, he is doomed to failure here as the Cavs are getting older and they are on the downside without a lot of money left after signing Lebron.
  • Bulls:I think it would be a good choice since the Bulls have some young talent (Noah and Rose) on the roster to play with Lebron. Thats more than some teams will have.
  • Nets: The Nets have the money, but lack any substantial talent and play in New Jersey. (even if it is only for two more years) The only way I see Lebron going here is if Prokhorov is offering James something under the table.
  • Knicks: The Knicks have the money, James has mentioned in the past several times about wanting to play in NY. He clearly can make as much and probably more money overall playing in NY vs Cleveland or even Miami or Chicago. It would also put him on the biggest stage in the NBA. Considering how enormous his ego is, NY is a good fit. They are also going to sign Amare, so he will have a big man to play with. The down side to NY is while D'Antoni is a coach that can build a winning teams, defense isn't his forte and defense is important in winning in the playoffs. Though, with Lebron. I'm not sure that will weigh to much on his mind in making this decision

There is still an outside chance all three go to Miami, but if that happens, someone has to go as a sign and trade. I believe the Raptors were really only interested in trading with Cleveland or the Bulls. (though I don't think the Bulls wanted to give up with the Raptors wanted) Though, there was a note that someone with the Raptors was worried that Bosh my sign outright leaving the Raptors high and dry.
 
Another recent development, according to a "source."

Official with team that made a formal presentation to LeBron James tells Y! Sports: "It's down to Cleveland or Miami for him."
32 minutes ago via web

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Adrian Wojnarowski
 
casmith07;3452987 said:
Another recent development, according to a "source."

I really don't follow basketball but can Miami afford all three, Wade, Bosh, and Lebron?
 
it's gotta be Cleveland or Miami if he's holding a 1 hour "look at me i'm an attention *****" special on espn to tell everybody what team he's gonna sign with.
 
ethiostar;3452990 said:
I really don't follow basketball but can Miami afford all three, Wade, Bosh, and Lebron?

Depending on what they all sign for, yes. Miami has to be attractive...no state income tax in Florida.
 
Rampage;3452994 said:
it's gotta be Cleveland or Miami if he's holding a 1 hour "look at me i'm an attention *****" special on espn to tell everybody what team he's gonna sign with.

I agree, plus the Bulls. There's no way he holds a 1 hour ESPN signing special if it's going to be the Knicks or the Nets. The Knicks already made the news with Stoudemire, and holding a special to say you're going with the Nets would be foolish.

I think Miami might be a frontrunner now, with Chicago and Cleveland close behind.
 
ethiostar;3452990 said:
I really don't follow basketball but can Miami afford all three, Wade, Bosh, and Lebron?

From what I've been told, all 3 would have to take less money (I'd assume not likely) or Miami would have to trade Beasley away to make room.
 
I like Lebron, but I don't get the one our special thing.

Has anyone ever done that before? I realize there really hasn't been a FA of his magnitude before, but still.

That just seems way over the top.

Having said that, I hope he stays in Cleveland and can win a championship. The whole home town kid makes good is appealing to me.
 
HoleInTheRoof;3453011 said:
Having said that, I hope he stays in Cleveland

I have to admit that there is only one reason I hope he leaves.
 
ethiostar;3452990 said:
I really don't follow basketball but can Miami afford all three, Wade, Bosh, and Lebron?

Only with a sign and trade. If Cleveland does a sign and trade, it's a done deal I bet. (to Miami that is)
 
HoleInTheRoof;3453038 said:
Because I want him to stay?

No ..... because it would upset a certain poster who is currently not allowed to be here.

Its petty I know ..... :laugh2:
 
JLAZeroSeven;3453010 said:
From what I've been told, all 3 would have to take less money (I'd assume not likely) or Miami would have to trade Beasley away to make room.

Miami's trading tools are Michael Beasley, Mario Chalmers, and Miami also has a mid-level exception they can trade.
 
zrinkill;3453045 said:
No ..... because it would upset a certain poster who is currently not allowed to be here.

Its petty I know ..... :laugh2:

Did he get banned AGAIN?! :lmao2:
 
nyc;3453050 said:
Miami's trading tools are Michael Beasley, Mario Chalmers, and Miami also has a mid-level exception they can trade.

Beasley might get traded to Washington.
 
HoleInTheRoof;3453011 said:
I like Lebron, but I don't get the one our special thing.

Has anyone ever done that before? I realize there really hasn't been a FA of his magnitude before, but still.

That just seems way over the top.

He's catching a lot of heat over this.

But I've seen high school kids do it to announce their college choice.
 
Chief;3453118 said:
He's catching a lot of heat over this.

But I've seen high school kids do it to announce their college choice.

Harrison Barnes, North Carolina Commit, did it last year but I've never seen an hour long deal before. I mean, it takes 30 seconds to make a statement as to where you are signing. Maybe 3 minutes if you really take a long time. Maybe they are going to broadcast the News Conference with all the questions etc. I don't know. The sooner this is over, the better IMO.
 
zrinkill;3453045 said:
No ..... because it would upset a certain poster who is currently not allowed to be here.

Its petty I know ..... :laugh2:
It'll just mean he has to buy apparel for his new favorite team.... who, by the way, he has probably loved since the 80s.
 

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