Official Offseason News and Rumors

[trojanfan12]

Laughable losers, little brothers, No Titles.....Heck, they have never been to the WCF.

Add the Sterling Saga to the mix and it's really interesting that players would still rather Join this years Clippers, over the flushed with cash Lakers .

I think I'm in trouble with Mecca.

 

[Sportsman]

Guys, what do you think are the chances LeBron flees town? Percentage wise I think there's a 30% chance he leaves. I really don't think signing Gasol would sway his choice much if they can even afford him.

All kidding aside, there is NO chance of Lebron leaving Miami. He will most likely sign a 2 year deal with an option to become a FA after 1 year. He is opting out so he can put the heat on Riley. I think, however, it is a huge mistake by Lebron to stay in Miami because they aren't winning shit with Wade still there.

 

[Sportsman]

Bosh and Wade are dumb, they should have never opted out.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Bosh and Wade are dumb, they should have never opted out.

The object is to improve the roster situation and hopefully win....
Not to make it impossible...,

You must be confusing Anthony or Kobe with Heat players.

 

[bksballer89]

Riley is in Chicago to meet with Deng.

In other news, rumors are not Bosh prefer a max deal with another team instead of staying with Miami

 

[Sportsman]

The object is to improve the roster situation and hopefully win....
Not to make it impossible...,

You must be confusing Anthony or Kobe with Heat players.

Problem is that the Heat can't be a favorite to win the championship again until they get rid of Wade or Bosh but Wade especially. They both don't contribute enough for the salaries they want. Even if they both reduced down to 12 Million each, it is still too much for their talents. Wade and Bosh aren't winning anymore rings so they would be better off getting paid instead which is why it was dumb of them to opt out.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Riley is in Chicago to meet with Deng.

In other news, rumors are not Bosh prefer a max deal with another team instead of staying with Miami

Even though he, himself, with his mouth, has publicly said he loves living in Miami and would accept playing for a discount.

The same handful of 'sources' want to be the first one each day to rush to report usually total bullshit ...
With no repercussions when wrong.
They remind me of weathermen.
Weathermen are more accurate though.

 

[purguy12]

Bulls and Lakers are talking sign and trade with Gasol. Bulls are trying to land Gasol and Melo. Only way they can do this is by a sign and trade with either player and NY has said they would not take Boozer. Lakers would go after Boozer if Bulls release. him.

 

[purguy12]

Deng regrets turning down 4 years 40 mill from the bulls last year.

 

[purguy12]

Problem is that the Heat can't be a favorite to win the championship again until they get rid of Wade or Bosh but Wade especially. They both don't contribute enough for the salaries they want. Even if they both reduced down to 12 Million each, it is still too much for their talents. Wade and Bosh aren't winning anymore rings so they would be better off getting paid instead which is why it was dumb of them to opt out.

Im not worried about Miami anymore with the Big 3. 2 of them are washed up. All they would have is LBJ.

 

[bksballer89]

Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick · 44m
If the Heat's "take less" pitches to Gasol/Ariza/Deng don't work, expect them to lock up some smaller deals quickly, before market moves.

 

[bksballer89]

Wade is washed up because he had a bad series? And Bosh is still in his prime. I'm convinced you guys doesn't understand the difference in being a #1 option and having everything ran through you and being a #3 option and having nothing ran through you.

Bosh would easily avg 22+ PPG on any team as the #1 or #2 option

 

[purguy12]

Im a little shocked Miami is striking out on FA's. Maybe players are starting to think they don't like what Miami did or doing. Now players want to beat Miami.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Problem is that the Heat can't be a favorite to win the championship again until they get rid of Wade or Bosh but Wade especially. They both don't contribute enough for the salaries they want. Even if they both reduced down to 12 Million each, it is still too much for their talents. Wade and Bosh aren't winning anymore rings so they would be better off getting paid instead which is why it was dumb of them to opt out.

You are very well entitled to your opinion,
but I disagree for the most part.
Not sure how much Heat you watch, but Bosh has been handcuffed.
He is much closer to a max player then a 12M one.
He can do tons, if given a chance, which will happen next year.

Wades death is very premature.
Losing seems to motivate these guys.
He was very efficient for most of last season.
I know his mindset. I predict a different Wade next year but a very good one.
Like Trojan stated, as of today, as is, Heat probably beat everyone but Spurs.
Then, who knows how motivated or healthy they will be next year?

 

[bksballer89]

Im a little shocked Miami is striking out on FA's. Maybe players are starting to think they don't like what Miami did or doing. Now players want to beat Miami.

Has nothing to do with that. As Shane Battier said it is easier to get guys 30 or over to come to Miami for less money to play for a championship. When you're in your 20's you're not thinking about championships as a role player as your main goal is to get your one big contract.

I think out of Ariza, Deng, & Gasol we are most likely to get Gasol because the others never got a big payday. In addition to that the other teams interesting in Gasol can only offer him the MLE.

 

[purguy12]

Has nothing to do with that. As Shane Battier said it is easier to get guys 30 or over to come to Miami for less money to play for a championship. When you're in your 20's you're not thinking about championships as a role player as your main goal is to get your one big contract.

I think out of Ariza, Deng, & Gasol we are most likely to get Gasol because the others never got a big payday. In addition to that the other teams interesting in Gasol can only offer him the MLE.

Deng had his big pay day already. He was making 12 mill a year. He turned down a 4 year 40 mill deal last year with the Bulls. Thats why they traded him.

 

[purguy12]

Has nothing to do with that. As Shane Battier said it is easier to get guys 30 or over to come to Miami for less money to play for a championship. When you're in your 20's you're not thinking about championships as a role player as your main goal is to get your one big contract.

I think out of Ariza, Deng, & Gasol we are most likely to get Gasol because the others never got a big payday. In addition to that the other teams interesting in Gasol can only offer him the MLE.

Miami has not shot at Gasol.

 

[purguy12]

BK: Napier looking really bad in his 1st game. Smart not looking good for Boston either.

 

[Sportsman]

Wade is washed up because he had a bad series? And Bosh is still in his prime. I'm convinced you guys doesn't understand the difference in being a #1 option and having everything ran through you and being a #3 option and having nothing ran through you.

Bosh would easily avg 22+ PPG on any team as the #1 or #2 option

Bosh is another shareef abdur-rahim, puts up nice numbers be doesn't really add much to your team. Bosh doesn't give you what you truly need from a C/PF, defense and rebounding. The guy can't make any team a contender when he is the #1 option.

 

[Sportsman]

Im not worried about Miami anymore with the Big 3. 2 of them are washed up. All they would have is LBJ.

Yep, the heat are no longer a threat with wade and bosh still on the team at the salaries they want.