NBA Offseason 2016 - FreeAgency money dried up...Waiters gets $2.6 after OKC pulled $6+ offer...
idk. i see jazz and minnesota trying to get into those playoffs. going to be tough as fuck considering if anthony davis is healthy they'll be fighting for a spot too. blazers got better. spurs landed gasol. so i mean shit who's going to be in and who's going to be out? clippers gonna be healthy hopefully and they're right in there too.
shit is crazy.
that'd be cool.
wade won 1 without lebron so its certified. lebron just won 1 without wade so it's certified.
so now they can just play out the rest of their careers together certified.
Yup...OKC could swap places with the clippers...as conference finals participants
if adams and canter stay healthy they can make the playoffs. russel almost had them in the playoffs with no k.d. adams or ibaka and nick collison logging heavy minutes with dion waters as the 2nd scorer.
so.
True, I think they could make it...
If Nola don't folks gonna be really madddd down here....ducking team can't stay healthy for more than a 3week stretch...
Shit they have to fill the roster out with vets...2.6ers
If he did, that would be a nice ass team.
Funny thing about all these signing is that the Warriors were gonna win the West even if they didnt get Durant and the Cavs are gonna win the East even if they dont get Wade. Its really sad that I can easily predict such things this early.....
I know i just think he's done...zaza not bad coming off the bench though
Man West is just a ballboy now ring chasing. Is Andy coming back?
I see you have made comments about the competitiveness of the league and while i agree, the league has always been predictable..and theres always been a small amount of teams with a chance to win..hell before cavs and gs won it was the same dam teams for like the last 20 years, hell longer than that...If he did, that would be a nice ass team.
Funny thing about all these signing is that the Warriors were gonna win the West even if they didnt get Durant and the Cavs are gonna win the East even if they dont get Wade. Its really sad that I can easily predict such things this early.....
He's not hurting for money. I believe if he signs this year, Gilbert could break him off nice next year. If Lebron wants another ring, he'll take a paycut to get Wade here. If Lebron is arrogant, he will trade to get Wade.
Lebron might be vouching for Gilbert. Gilbert wouldn't leave Wade hanging like the cheap Jew down in Miami. Wade can have another ring while still eventually getting paid.
Why Zaza coming off the bench
Curry
Klay
durant
Green
ZaZa
Is a helluva starting five against none attacking teams
Damn I kno them dudes were tight ass hell. Wade probably don't hesitate to air Bron shortcomings....3rd tweet
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick says D-Wade heading back to U.S. from vacation:“He’s gonna take Cleveland seriously. He’s gonna take everyone seriously”
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick on D-Wade possibility to Cleveland: “If LeBron wants it done, it will get done, for sure” #Cavs
55 mins ago – via Miami Herald
And yes, joining LeBron James in Cleveland is an option. Among a few still, and “a long shot” due to the economics, according to a source, but definitely an option, one that Wade is likely to investigate. The Cavaliers have been coveting Wade ever since James returned to them. They don’t currently have anything other than the taxpayer mid-level to offer ($3.48 million), which would be a huge reduction in pay. So they would need to make multiple deals to accommodate more salary, including finding takers for Iman Shumpert and likely Channing Frye. Or James would need to take a historically large cut, which wouldn’t sit well with the players’ union, but maybe he doesn’t care about that. He repeatedly told me, when I was covering the Cavaliers during the 2014-15 season, how much he missed Wade. That may be priceless.
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick: “Where Dwyane is right now, he’s caught in between. He’s deciding between going for a ring or going for the big cash”
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick: “Dwyane was very aware of the contracts that have been handed out. If he takes 3.5, all that is, is an F-U to (Pat) Riley”
55 mins ago – via Miami Herald
Wade and the Heat are not on great terms. That is coming from both sides. “Ugly” has been the common descriptor. Wade did not feel like the Heat prioritized him…. again. The Heat wanted Wade to be patient, while it was securing Hassan Whiteside and trying to land Kevin Durant.
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick on D-Wade:“I still lean Heat. I think, ultimately, they just cave. I would say Miami w/ very slight edge over CLE/DEN/CHI”
3 hours ago – via Twitter AlexKennedyNBA
Alex Kennedy: The Heat are in a similar boat. They’re talking to free agents, but this Dwyane Wade situation comes first.
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick says D-Wade heading back to U.S. from vacation:“He’s gonna take Cleveland seriously. He’s gonna take everyone seriously”
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick on D-Wade possibility to Cleveland: “If LeBron wants it done, it will get done, for sure” #Cavs
55 mins ago – via Miami Herald
And yes, joining LeBron James in Cleveland is an option. Among a few still, and “a long shot” due to the economics, according to a source, but definitely an option, one that Wade is likely to investigate. The Cavaliers have been coveting Wade ever since James returned to them. They don’t currently have anything other than the taxpayer mid-level to offer ($3.48 million), which would be a huge reduction in pay. So they would need to make multiple deals to accommodate more salary, including finding takers for Iman Shumpert and likely Channing Frye. Or James would need to take a historically large cut, which wouldn’t sit well with the players’ union, but maybe he doesn’t care about that. He repeatedly told me, when I was covering the Cavaliers during the 2014-15 season, how much he missed Wade. That may be priceless.
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick: “Where Dwyane is right now, he’s caught in between. He’s deciding between going for a ring or going for the big cash”
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick: “Dwyane was very aware of the contracts that have been handed out. If he takes 3.5, all that is, is an F-U to (Pat) Riley”
55 mins ago – via Miami Herald
Wade and the Heat are not on great terms. That is coming from both sides. “Ugly” has been the common descriptor. Wade did not feel like the Heat prioritized him…. again. The Heat wanted Wade to be patient, while it was securing Hassan Whiteside and trying to land Kevin Durant.
55 mins ago – via Twitter
Keith Britton: @EthanJSkolnick on D-Wade:“I still lean Heat. I think, ultimately, they just cave. I would say Miami w/ very slight edge over CLE/DEN/CHI”
3 hours ago – via Twitter AlexKennedyNBA
Alex Kennedy: The Heat are in a similar boat. They’re talking to free agents, but this Dwyane Wade situation comes first.
From what I've been reading Wade still want the max and you think the Cavs have enough money to sign him
Yeah... break him off next year just like Riley huh?!
These Dudes better stop putting all their trust in these CACs and get theirs... Fuck all that play it forward bullshit... Wade deserves his fucking money NOW!! If Gilbert wants him I'd make him do right by me on the front end. Give me my 2 years 50 mill and fuck worrying about tomorrow. Wades not getting any younger and has had injury issues before, not a forgone conclusion hes going to stay healthy enough to warrant future break offs..
I honestly would have had ZERO sympathy if he blew his fucking hand off. ZERO.
For the most part, youre correct. But what I saw in this years playoffs had me disappointed.
During the Jordan era....the Bulls were always an automatic finals contestant... during the Kobe/Shaq era...the Lakers were always a automatic finals team. But there were always a few extra teams in both conferences that made the rode to the finals for each of those teams "somewhat" hard.
In the East, the Pacers, Boston and Knicks all improved, but do the Cavs really have to worry about them?
Who does GS have to worry about? Spurs?
OKC was a problem, but not anymore...lol
So what's the deal with Dwyane Wade, the Heat and the Cavs?
The Internet exploded Monday with rumors that Dwyane Wade was on a plane with LeBron James and Dan Gilbert, possibly to consummate a deal.
The Herald has researched this, however, and can confidently shoot that down.
Wade has been in Spain, and was scheduled to fly back early this (Tuesday) afternoon, East
Now, that doesn't mean everything is great with the Heat.
Wade and the Heat are still at an impasse, and have not agreed to the deal the Heat has offered.
That deal (2 years, $40 million with a second-year option) is the same that the Mavericks have agreed upon with franchise cornerstone Dirk Nowitzki.
Wade, however, is nearly three years younger.
So what's happening and what's next?
Here's what the Herald has learned, from speaking to a variety of sources over the past 24 hours:
-- Wade and the Heat are not on great terms. That is coming from both sides. "Ugly" has been the common descriptor. Wade did not feel like the Heat prioritized him.... again. The Heat wanted Wade to be patient, while it was securing Hassan Whiteside and trying to land Kevin Durant.
-- Wade will take his time to make a decision. It may not be in next day or so. It is fully expected that he will take meetings once back in the United States.
-- The Bucks' meeting, set for Wednesday, is currently off. But everything is subject to change.
-- Wade wants more than two seasons. It is possible, but certainly not definite, that the Heat and Wade could compromise on a two-year deal for more than $40 million, though that would require clearing Josh McRoberts' salary off the cap.
-- And yes, joining LeBron James in Cleveland is an option. Among a few still, and "a long shot" due to the economics, according to a source, but definitely an option, one that Wade is likely to investigate. The Cavaliers have been coveting Wade ever since James returned to them. They don't currently have anything other than the taxpayer mid-level to offer ($3.48 million), which would be a huge reduction in pay. So they would need to make multiple deals to accommodate more salary, including finding takers for Iman Shumpert and likely Channing Frye. Or James would need to take a historically large cut, which wouldn't sit well with the players' union, but maybe he doesn't care about that. He repeatedly told me, when I was covering the Cavaliers during the 2014-15 season, how much he missed Wade. That may be priceless.
But Heat fans should be concerned.
This is officially more dangerous than last season. It's two offseasons of bad feelings.
And for Wade, my perception -- based on knowledge of him and my recent reporting -- is that it will come down to whether he puts the biggest premium on winning and friendship (and can also stick it to the Heat in the process) by choosing Cleveland, or whether he wants to take the most money from a place like Denver.
The Heat appear to be somewhere in the middle.
Miami, which has lost two starters already, may not be a championship contender even with Wade.
And Wade may still be able to get more money, or years, elsewhere.
So yes, the fans may be the ones squashed.
The Internet exploded Monday with rumors that Dwyane Wade was on a plane with LeBron James and Dan Gilbert, possibly to consummate a deal.
The Herald has researched this, however, and can confidently shoot that down.
Wade has been in Spain, and was scheduled to fly back early this (Tuesday) afternoon, East
Now, that doesn't mean everything is great with the Heat.
Wade and the Heat are still at an impasse, and have not agreed to the deal the Heat has offered.
That deal (2 years, $40 million with a second-year option) is the same that the Mavericks have agreed upon with franchise cornerstone Dirk Nowitzki.
Wade, however, is nearly three years younger.
So what's happening and what's next?
Here's what the Herald has learned, from speaking to a variety of sources over the past 24 hours:
-- Wade and the Heat are not on great terms. That is coming from both sides. "Ugly" has been the common descriptor. Wade did not feel like the Heat prioritized him.... again. The Heat wanted Wade to be patient, while it was securing Hassan Whiteside and trying to land Kevin Durant.
-- Wade will take his time to make a decision. It may not be in next day or so. It is fully expected that he will take meetings once back in the United States.
-- The Bucks' meeting, set for Wednesday, is currently off. But everything is subject to change.
-- Wade wants more than two seasons. It is possible, but certainly not definite, that the Heat and Wade could compromise on a two-year deal for more than $40 million, though that would require clearing Josh McRoberts' salary off the cap.
-- And yes, joining LeBron James in Cleveland is an option. Among a few still, and "a long shot" due to the economics, according to a source, but definitely an option, one that Wade is likely to investigate. The Cavaliers have been coveting Wade ever since James returned to them. They don't currently have anything other than the taxpayer mid-level to offer ($3.48 million), which would be a huge reduction in pay. So they would need to make multiple deals to accommodate more salary, including finding takers for Iman Shumpert and likely Channing Frye. Or James would need to take a historically large cut, which wouldn't sit well with the players' union, but maybe he doesn't care about that. He repeatedly told me, when I was covering the Cavaliers during the 2014-15 season, how much he missed Wade. That may be priceless.
But Heat fans should be concerned.
This is officially more dangerous than last season. It's two offseasons of bad feelings.
And for Wade, my perception -- based on knowledge of him and my recent reporting -- is that it will come down to whether he puts the biggest premium on winning and friendship (and can also stick it to the Heat in the process) by choosing Cleveland, or whether he wants to take the most money from a place like Denver.
The Heat appear to be somewhere in the middle.
Miami, which has lost two starters already, may not be a championship contender even with Wade.
And Wade may still be able to get more money, or years, elsewhere.
So yes, the fans may be the ones squashed.
same site when I first mentioned there was interest between the cavs and wade...
Cavs Rumors: Inside Source Claims Dwyane Wade to Cavs Deal Is Done
http://cavaliersnation.com/2016/07/05/cavs-rumors-inside-source-claims-dwyane-wade-cavs-deal-done/
I feel ya, i just think zaza is better suited for bench...need more athleticism at center
From what I've been reading Wade still want the max and you think the Cavs have enough money to sign him
If Wade is just about money, no. They will have to trade which can make the team weaker. Wade has to get his on the backend.
Yeah... break him off next year just like Riley huh?!
These Dudes better stop putting all their trust in these CACs and get theirs... Fuck all that play it forward bullshit... Wade deserves his fucking money NOW!! If Gilbert wants him I'd make him do right by me on the front end. Give me my 2 years 50 mill and fuck worrying about tomorrow. Wades not getting any younger and has had injury issues before, not a forgone conclusion hes going to stay healthy enough to warrant future break offs..
Wait, you comparing Gilbert -- with his history of spending -- to the cheap jew in south beach? Seriously?!?
True...who's gonna man that for you
Don't trip tho, dude should been an allstar
I'd think they should resign Andy
Wait, you comparing Gilbert -- with his history of spending -- to the cheap jew in south beach? Seriously?!?
Yea, dude never had a problem spending...shit look at the team payroll now...
I agree totally..only team that can make GS rode hard is spurs..i guess Memphis has improved..but who else?..in east maybe pacers or Boston can win 2 games against the cavs but that about it i guessFor the most part, youre correct. But what I saw in this years playoffs had me disappointed.
During the Jordan era....the Bulls were always an automatic finals contestant... during the Kobe/Shaq era...the Lakers were always a automatic finals team. But there were always a few extra teams in both conferences that made the rode to the finals for each of those teams "somewhat" hard.
In the East, the Pacers, Boston and Knicks all improved, but do the Cavs really have to worry about them?
Who does GS have to worry about? Spurs?
Andy could be a solid bench contributor as well..I'm not sure who is out there though that can be got by them though...
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