*Official Free Agency News/Rumors Thread* PT4

[Vertical Limit]

I'd love for this to happen. It would be like watching the USA basketball Olympics every day.

[jmbflame21]

IraHeatBeat

A Miami Thrice Thursday? The latest indications are that that is where ESPN is going to take Pat Riley's Heat at 9 p.m. http://bit.ly/a8oE6s

[salqaddoumi]

johnhollinger

"Hello, Miami Hyatt? I'd like to make a reservation from October 1 to June 18 please ...."

[ifrosty13]

johnhollinger

"Hello, Miami Hyatt? I'd like to make a reservation from October 1 to June 18 please ...."

I smiled when I saw this. I like Hollinger! When he's talking about it, you KNOW that this is serious.

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iamdiddy:

Im only jokin!!! I always wanted to start a twitter rumor!!!! He's goin to miami! My second hm! Lol 5 minutes ago via UberTwitter


Breaking news!!! Lebron signs with the Knicks!! I just saw him leaving the knicks owners house!!! He lives next door to me!!! Let's go NYC

[CoolD]

Whatever if LeBron is convinced by a couple clowns that never have played a game in the NBA not to come to Miami, I would laugh, at what an idiot he is. These clowns in his crew, don't have to do any of the work, Bron knows how hard as hell to win in the NBA from personal experience. LeBron will only have this shot once in his lifetime, in your prime. Also this would prove to the haters, that LeBron is also not just about his brand, is about winning. People think Bron is all about himself, wouldn't this just go to contrary belief, that is a egomaniac, by him sharing the stage with Wade and Bosh, he will known as the ultimate winner if he plays his cards right, and that is his main priority, winning, everything else would come after that.

Either Bron wants to be the next Magic, or he wants to be Karl Malone. You choose Heat, it will be hell of a ride, you choose Cavs, get stuck in there hoping someone wants to play with you.

[CB4MiamiHeat]

John Hollinger is a nerd sometimes ...but he knows his stuff .. i think hes pretty reliable and isnt known to make up rumors ..right?

[dflash3]

John Hollinger is a nerd sometimes ...but he knows his stuff .. i think hes pretty reliable and isnt known to make up rumors ..right?

He is a stats man, and I like his attempt to break down players by analyzing numbers. It is much better than reading articles written by homers like stein.

[jmbflame21]

John Hollinger is a nerd sometimes ...but he knows his stuff .. i think hes pretty reliable and isnt known to make up rumors ..right?

the guy who originally reported it (knicks beat writer Hahn) is a pretty reliable source, thats why espn has picked up on it.

[HIF]

Am I the only one worried about the pressure this team would face with virtually no depth?

Chalmers would be fine for the PG spot. IMO, the biggest concern would be the Center posision, especially against LA. If you have Bosh at PF/C... he'll guard Gasol. Who guards Bynum? A healthy Pau/Bynum front court could give this team a lot of trouble. Although it's almost impossible now, Brendan Haywood would be the PERFECT center on this team.

We have to worry about Bynum in that scenario. don't you think LAL will be pissing themselves worrying about Wade and Lebron whilst Pa and Bynum try to cover bosh.

I think the negatives of three mega stars are being overplayed.

[salqaddoumi]

[miamiheat0323]

yea, this is the knicks and bulls main source that lebron is not coming to miami

[SmushedPennies]

Assuming this happens...

Is it ring-chasing or lack of depth? Haters have to choose one argument. No flip-flopping.

[BLACKFEET 2010]

Assuming this happens...

Is it ring-chasing or lack of depth? Haters have to choose one argument. No flip-flopping.

If it happens then he really wants to win.
That's real. There would be no hidden agendas and would change the perception of dude being an egomaniac...well a little.
My team feels we are in it too. Right now we are all just waiting. May the best man win. Not trolling.

[Mesa]

Assuming this happens...

Is it ring-chasing or lack of depth? Haters have to choose one argument. No flip-flopping.

Once the pen hits the paper. Miami will become the Center of the Basketball Universe.

We will be hated not only by those that naturally hate us-knicks- but the rest of the contenders.

I will say that many may jump on the bandwagon, but it's all good.

Haters will hate! They will get creative and we just have to stand tall and enjoy the next 5-6 years.

[lukekarts]

WaterWarren

BREAKING NEWS! #Apple is releasing a special edition Lebron James iPhone. Problem is, it only vibrates b/c it doesn't have a RING #LBJ #NBA

[MVP-3]

WaterWarren

BREAKING NEWS! #Apple is releasing a special edition Lebron James iPhone. Problem is, it only vibrates b/c it doesn't have a RING #LBJ #NBA

[BIRDMAN BIRDMAN]

LeBron or no LeBron, I'm still hella thankful for Patrick Riley. I mean seriously.....I cant be more thankful enough!

Lets pull this off Riles!!!!

[puppa bear]

I don't think we'll have any issue with depth, have a look at how many PGs and Cs there are in FA (bold are ones we might be interested in at the vet min):

Point guards
Name Status
Raymond Felton Unrestricted
Kyle Lowry Restricted
Delonte West Partially guaranteed
Steve Blake Unrestricted
Will Bynum Option on restriction
Mario Chalmers Team option
Allen Iverson Unrestricted
Chris Duhon Unrestricted
Earl Watson Unrestricted
Eddie House Unrestricted
C.J. Watson Option on restriction
Shannon Brown Player option
Derek Fisher Unrestricted
Keyon Dooling Partially guaranteed
Luke Ridnour Unrestricted
Jamaal Tinsley Unrestricted
Rafer Alston Unrestricted
Jordan Farmar Restricted
Jannero Pargo Unrestricted
Carlos Arroyo Unrestricted
Bobby Brown Option on restriction
Sergio Rodriguez Restricted
Chris Quinn Unrestricted
Anthony Johnson Unrestricted
Anthony Carter Unrestricted
Marcus Williams Unrestricted
Travis Diener Unrestricted
Shaun Livingston Unrestricted
A.J. Price Unguaranteed
Earl Boykins Unrestricted
Kevin Ollie Unrestricted
Curtis Jerrells Unguaranteed
Lester Hudson Unguaranteed
Chucky Atkins Unrestricted
Royal Ivey Unrestricted
Patrick Mills Option on restriction
Jason Williams Unrestricted
Sundiata Gaines Unguaranteed
Mustafa Shakur Option on restriction
Cedric Jackson Option on restriction
Acie Law Unrestricted
Oliver Lafayette Unguaranteed

Centres
Name Status
Yao Ming Early termination option
Tyson Chandler Early termination option
Shaquille O'Neal Unrestricted
Joel Przybilla Early termination option
Jermaine O'Neal Unrestricted
Zydrunas Ilgauskas Unrestricted
Brad Miller Unrestricted
Channing Frye Player option
Brendan Haywood Unrestricted
Rasho Nesterovic Unrestricted
Darko Milicic Unrestricted
Erick Dampier Unguaranteed
Eddy Curry Player option
Josh Boone Restricted
Kurt Thomas Unrestricted
Etan Thomas Unrestricted
Ben Wallace Unrestricted
Nazr Mohammed Early termination option
Kwame Brown Unrestricted
Tony Battie Unrestricted
DeAndre Jordan Unguaranteed
Jamaal Magloire Unrestricted
Aaron Gray Option on restriction
Patrick O'Bryant Unrestricted
Johan Petro Unrestricted
Joel Anthony Option on restriction
Brian Skinner Unrestricted
Primoz Brezec Unrestricted
Jason Collins Unrestricted
Theo Ratliff Unrestricted
Sean Marks Unrestricted
Francisco Elson Unrestricted
Randolph Morris Unrestricted
Chris Richard Unguaranteed
Shelden Williams Unrestricted
Adonal Foyle Unrestricted
Nathan Jawai Option on restriction
Kyrylo Fesenko Option on restriction
Greg Stiemsma Unguaranteed
Brian Butch Unguaranteed
Earl Barron Unrestricted
Steven Hunter Unrestricted
Didier Ilunga-Mbenga Unrestricted
Ian Mahinmi Unrestricted
Jarron Collins Unrestricted

From that list we should definitely be able to fill out our roster with a couple of vet mins at each spot!

[MVP-3]

Iverson/Arroyo
Wade/Bell
Bosh/Beas
LeBron/Wright
Pittman/Joel or Maglore.


I'm not an expert on cap stuff. but Vet min does not count against salary cap yes?