YosemiteSam
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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.
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.
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.
