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Ken Berger of CBSSports.com cites a source saying that Chris Bosh "wants to play with LeBron if LeBron leaves, but not necessarily in Cleveland."

If true, this would somewhat deflate an earlier report indicating that the Raptors have considered a sign-and-trade of Bosh to Cleveland. The more likely scenario, according to Berger's sources, would be Bosh attempting to join LeBron in New Jersey, Chicago or Miami.

LeBron James may return to the Cavaliers, but Chris Bosh doesn’t want to go with him.

The Raptors and Cavaliers have worked out a deal that would send Bosh to Cleveland, but the power forward is not interested in playing there, according to an ESPN.com report. The Cavaliers appear the favorite to bring back their favorite son, but James has been unable to convince Bosh to join him.

The report states, “Both James and Bosh are aware that such a trade is possible, and James has tried to recruit Bosh to the Cavaliers several times in the past few weeks, according to sources.

"But right now, Bosh remains cold to the idea of playing in Cleveland.”

If James cannot convince Bosh, it’s uncertain how this would affect a potential return to the Cavaliers. The Knicks already have a big man in place with Amar’e Stoudemire, so that may help their cause with James.

Stoudemire said he would do his best to try to recruit James to New York.

Bosh is determined to work out a sign-and-trade with the Raptors, so he can earn the maximum amount of money. The Nets are still in play for Bosh, along with the Heat, Bulls and Rockets.



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fimo wrote:Bosh is better off signing straight up for Chicago. they can then chase a 2nd tier SG with the remainder of the money. Better chance at winning for him there IMO than a stripped down Cavs with LBJ. Not even factoring in that Chicago blows cleveland out of the water as a city

KnicksGod wrote:

fimo wrote:Bosh is better off signing straight up for Chicago. they can then chase a 2nd tier SG with the remainder of the money. Better chance at winning for him there IMO than a stripped down Cavs with LBJ. Not even factoring in that Chicago blows cleveland out of the water as a city

Interesting idea. I don't know if anybody thought about Bosh going to Chicago without LeBron. That would be a good team. Well, I mean, people have thought about it for a while. But since LeBron to the Bulls exploded as a story, it's almost as if this possibility melted away forever.

Jitpal wrote:

KnicksGod wrote:

fimo wrote:Bosh is better off signing straight up for Chicago. they can then chase a 2nd tier SG with the remainder of the money. Better chance at winning for him there IMO than a stripped down Cavs with LBJ. Not even factoring in that Chicago blows cleveland out of the water as a city

Interesting idea. I don't know if anybody thought about Bosh going to Chicago without LeBron. That would be a good team. Well, I mean, people have thought about it for a while. But since LeBron to the Bulls exploded as a story, it's almost as if this possibility melted away forever.

I believe there were reports that Toronto wanted Noah as part of a Bosh S&T and Chicago didn't want to do that. Perhaps circumstances are different now. Rose/Miller/Deng/Bosh/Noah is a pretty good starting five. -Jitpal