Wade and Haslem opt out

[cd021]

So now they are under the cap and can't use the MLE? How much money are they going to save?

correct they are the cap so no MLE. I think they could have as much as $12-15 million but that has to be split over 4 or 5 roster spots.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

He isn't taking max. I've heard a 4 year deal with the first two guaranteed and an opt out that. Doubt he'd make more than 16 or 17 this season

While Bosh, Wade and Haslem could ultimately take less money with the early termination outs in their deals, James, the NBA's four-time MVP, is seeking a full maximum contract extension – or something close to it – to stay with Miami, sources told Yahoo Sports.

sports.yahoo.com/news/dwyane-wade--chris-bosh--udonis-haslem-entering-free-agency-in-hope-of-keeping-lebron-james-in-miami-173919540.html

[cd021]

Woj is reporting he wants a max deal.

I stand corrected. That means Wade and Bosh must either be bolting or taking even less than originally though.

[benefactor]

The fact of the matter is that Bron should not ask for less than the max. He's the best player in the world and he's in his prime. Wade is washed up and Bosh is part time no show. Wade and Bosh need to come back at a discount or Miami needs to go another direction.

[justinandimcool]

good thing we got one, Heat with LBJ/Wade/Melo and Lowry taking 3 of the next 5 les tbh.

[cd021]

good thing we got one, Heat with LBJ/Wade/Melo and Lowry taking 3 of the next 5 les tbh.

Is that really that much better than the team we crushed. Bosh is a key component of their defense and is one of the best shooting bigs in the league.

[kobyz]

Heat and Thunder gonna be a lot better next season, we must sign Paul Pierce and not staying put!

[LakerHater]

Arent they still over the cap?

[Mel_13]

Props to wade if true

He'll probably get a new deal that includes a 15-20 million dollar increase in guaranteed money. I'd hold off on the props.

[ChumpDumper]

There's no telling what the Heat three have on their minds. They could collectively be demanding a payday to make up for the discount years. I'm sure Haslem is looking for years -- maybe the others would be content with that as well.

Anyway,

[LakerHater]

[Darkwaters]

The fact of the matter is that Bron should not ask for less than the max. He's the best player in the world and he's in his prime. Wade is washed up and Bosh is part time no show. Wade and Bosh need to come back at a discount or Miami needs to go another direction.

Exactly. The idea of a "Big 3" is a total misnomer. It has always been the Miami LeBrons and his band of Ringchasing Tag-alongs

[ChumpDumper]

Yep, and if James is looking for the max or near max for him, cap space probably isn't going to matter unless they let the other stars go or trade them.

[Darkwaters]

Heat and Thunder gonna be a lot better next season, we must sign Paul Pierce and not staying put!

What have the Thunder done except draft two unproven rookies?

Same with the Heat. They haven't done anything yet except draft Napier.

Lets see where the cards fall.

[Mal]

James wants out, by wanting max deal. I wonder how strong is their bond. Wade and Bosh arent worth more than 10 mil a year. James is worth max.

[benefactor]

Prediction...Wade comes back for much less, Bosh walks and they fill out the rest of the roster with decent role players.

[Big P]

correct they are the cap so no MLE. I think they could have as much as $12-15 million but that has to be split over 4 or 5 roster spots.

Thanks...kind of sounds like they are spinning their wheels...oh well..no matter... I'm a Spurs fan..thanks CD...

[dbreiden83080]

As expected. They're bringing the band back. And now that they got Napier, they're not going to trade Bosh for Lowery, which would've been dumb anyways. Bosh is too important to their success. They're pretty much guaranteed a trip back the Finals as constructed anyways, so sense in blowing it up.

The Pacers can beat them.. They just need to get their heads out of their asses and man the up.. I know everyone will deny now that it is possible but the Heat have so many flaws.

[dbreiden83080]

Heat and Thunder gonna be a lot better next season, we must sign Paul Pierce and not staying put!

It's going to be tough on the Heat no matter what because Wade is done. Do not be fooled by any of his play next year if it's great in stretches. If they make it to June again he will have nothing in the tank again.. His legs literally can't handle playing every other day..

[dbreiden83080]

James wants out, by wanting max deal. I wonder how strong is their bond. Wade and Bosh arent worth more than 10 mil a year. James is worth max.

Get Bosh off the team IMO.. He is too soft and doesn't do enough.. the Heat Pay him 20 mil to stand around and shoot the occasional outside jumper..

[Mal]

Get Bosh off the team IMO.. He is too soft and doesn't do enough.. the Heat Pay him 20 mil to stand around and shoot the occasional outside jumper..

So he shouldnt opt out, then you have to find team, which is willing to take his 20mil for jumpshots. It wont be easy

[kobyz]

What have the Thunder done except draft two unproven rookies?

Same with the Heat. They haven't done anything yet except draft Napier.

Lets see where the cards fall.

Thunder draft two players who upgrade their team immediately and they are not done... McGary is an improvement over Perkins, as a player he is a better Splitter, splitter without the softness and with better technic on his shot and finishing... Huestis is the best defensive player in the draft, he is like Shane Batier in his prime, can hit open threes and improvement over Sapolosha right now... Both players also are great iq players, understanding ball movement so they improve most needed aspect... To me Thunder may not have a flashy draft but they had fantastic draft, persty done it again! Miami got a steal, they draft great talent, most ready PG in the draft that fit perfectly, MJ do Riley big time favor!

[cd021]

Get Bosh off the team IMO.. He is too soft and doesn't do enough.. the Heat Pay him 20 mil to stand around and shoot the occasional outside jumper..

Disagree. He is a major part of their trap defense. Without him they'd probably be far worse on that end playing Man to man with a bunch of 30 somethings.

His 3pt shooting put Indiana in a tough spot. If they match down, then their defense suffers. If they match up then he can draw Hibbert out of the paint and still have a few open looks from 3.

[elemento]

Disagree. He is a major part of their trap defense. Without him they'd probably be far worse on that end playing Man to man with a bunch of 30 somethings.

His 3pt shooting put Indiana in a tough spot. If they match down, then their defense suffers. If they match up then he can draw Hibbert out of the paint and still have a few open looks from 3.

Agreed ! I think people are selling him short here. He is still a great player and very underrated on both ends.

[BatManu20]

The Pacers can beat them.. They just need to get their heads out of their asses and man the up.. I know everyone will deny now that it is possible but the Heat have so many flaws.

If they had a PG I would agree with you. But they don't, so they won't.