Heat: Wade has opted out

[Indazone]

Bosh, Bron, Wade, Haslem, opting out Battier Retires. It's the end of the Heatles

[Splits]

Woj reporting that Bron is going to insist on a max or near-max deal:

Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem entering free agency in hope of keeping LeBron James in Miami


In an effort to make a future work together with LeBron James, the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade,Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem will opt out of their contracts and become free agents, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

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.

James is eligible to sign a five-year, $130 million extension with the Heat.

James' priority remains to find a way to make a future work with Miami, but a failure by the organization toward improving the Heat's roster to his satisfaction could send him aggressively into free agency, sources said.

Bleacher Report first reported the opt-outs.

Bosh, Wade and Haslem had Monday deadlines to make decisions on exercising the options.

James' teammates want to work with Miami president Pat Riley on re-signing with the team at lower financial figures that would allow management to retool with the roster with upgraded talent. Because of James' value as the best player in the NBA, the Heat players understand James' desire to seek maximum contract value, sources said.

Bosh has two years and $43 million left on his deal. Wade has two years, $42.5 million on his contract. Haslem has a $4.6 million player option for the 2014-15 season.

James will opt out of the final two years and $42.7 million on his contract.

[Trill Clinton]

With the way Miami uses bosh offensively they may as well replace him with Channing Frye. Bosh has been criminally misused in miami

bosh prefers to be a spot up 3 shooter, checc it:

chris bosh "i don't like to play in the paint...takes up too much energy"


Miami Heat big man Chris Bosh doesn't go into the post nearly as much as he used to. In fact, it's pretty rare that you see the Heat running post-up plays for Bosh. Much more of his attempts come from pick-and-roll plays or spot-up jumpers, despite him being the biggest guy on the team. There's a reason Bosh no longer posts up all that much too; it's to conserve energy for other parts of the game.

Bosh told the media after Saturday's shootaround that he doesn't "bang anymore," because he has to conserve energy and it's not a strength of his.

The only way Heat center Chris Bosh will see himself playing in the post again is by watching old highlight videos.

Bosh made it even clearer Saturday his days of living on the block are gone.

As in R.I.P to his post game.

"I don't bang anybody anymore," Bosh said. "It's a tired thing for me. It's not my strength and I understand that."

It doesn't help Bosh is playing at a heavier weight than when he entered the league in 2003.

"Just playing at an elite level, you play better defenders," Bosh said. "It gets tiring. What they ask us to do, to blitz the screen and roll, every single one, close out and get back. I wasn't this same weight. I was already 20-30 pounds lighter than anybody else. All that stuff just takes my energy."

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on...sh-on-playing-in-the-post-i-dont-bang-anymore

[benefactor]

Make sense for James to ask for the max. The all equal Big 3 days are over. He's the best and should be paid as such.

[Kawhi]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard 39s
Source: Chris Bosh opts out of his contract . Seeking 5-year deal worth roughly $15-16 million per year

but it's Brossard so you never know..

[TIMMYtoZO]

I told everyone that Wade would opt out. Lebron will stay in Miami, Wade/Bosh will take paycuts, and then they will reload with younger/versatile players. Miami is coming back stronger than ever. No 3-peat, but 3 les in 4 years and beyond will still make this team a Dynasty.

[spurraider21]

bosh prefers to be a spot up 3 shooter, checc it:

chris bosh "i don't like to play in the paint...takes up too much energy"


Miami Heat big man Chris Bosh doesn't go into the post nearly as much as he used to. In fact, it's pretty rare that you see the Heat running post-up plays for Bosh. Much more of his attempts come from pick-and-roll plays or spot-up jumpers, despite him being the biggest guy on the team. There's a reason Bosh no longer posts up all that much too; it's to conserve energy for other parts of the game.

Bosh told the media after Saturday's shootaround that he doesn't "bang anymore," because he has to conserve energy and it's not a strength of his.

The only way Heat center Chris Bosh will see himself playing in the post again is by watching old highlight videos.

Bosh made it even clearer Saturday his days of living on the block are gone.

As in R.I.P to his post game.

"I don't bang anybody anymore," Bosh said. "It's a tired thing for me. It's not my strength and I understand that."

It doesn't help Bosh is playing at a heavier weight than when he entered the league in 2003.

"Just playing at an elite level, you play better defenders," Bosh said. "It gets tiring. What they ask us to do, to blitz the screen and roll, every single one, close out and get back. I wasn't this same weight. I was already 20-30 pounds lighter than anybody else. All that stuff just takes my energy."

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on...sh-on-playing-in-the-post-i-dont-bang-anymore

That's all good and well. I never said he should be a back to the basket banger... It's not black and white, being a banger and merely a spot up shooter. Look at Duncan's game today. Look at Aldridge.

[Kawhi]

I told everyone that Wade would opt out. Lebron will stay in Miami, Wade/Bosh will take paycuts, and then they will reload with younger/versatile players. Miami is coming back stronger than ever. No 3-peat, but 3 les in 4 years and beyond will still make this team a Dynasty.

[Aztecfan03]

So instead of going after Melo, Bron wants to use their paycuts to make more money for himself?

[jeebus]

Bosh can still play. He he should go somewhere where he can get paid and still win. Better than opting out, signing for less in Miami, and getting beat beat in the 2nd round next season.

[jeebus]

So instead of going after Melo, Bron wants to use their paycuts to make more money for himself?

Lebron Bryant.

[baseline bum]

Arison ed it all up by salary dumping Miller and pissing LeBron off. I wonder how much less Wade and Bosh are prepared to take? Because James on a $20 million max salary, Birdman on his $1.45 million, Cole on his $2.15 million, Napier on his $1.03 million, and 8 roster spots under 12 = $3.78 million only leaves $34.8 million for Bosh, Wade, and whoever else they want to sign.

[RD2191]

I told everyone that Wade would opt out. Lebron will stay in Miami, Wade/Bosh will take paycuts, and then they will reload with younger/versatile players. Miami is coming back stronger than ever. No 3-peat, but 3 les in 4 years and beyond will still make this team a Dynasty.

Gonna have to pull a chumpdumper here, which ones?

[ChumpDumper]

Bosh is right, if overly candid. It's not his fault the Heat can't field a decent traditional lineup.

Riles and Arison have their work cut out for them this summer. A ton of critical negotiations happening at once. Of course, the big three could have it all planned out like before and make it easy on them -- but each player's deal could be made contingent on the others, which would be amazing and terrifying to the FO.

[benefactor]

Watch Bosh change his mind and blow Miami all to .

[Thread]

At least Media doesn't get what they wanted:::another spectacle as James weighed where he'd end up.

Any time they get denied is a good time.

[Aztecfan03]

Arison ed it all up by salary dumping Miller and pissing LeBron off. I wonder how much less Wade and Bosh are prepared to take? Because James on a $20 million max salary, Birdman on his $1.45 million, Cole on his $2.15 million, Napier on his $1.03 million, and 8 roster spots under 12 = $3.78 million only leaves $34.8 million for Bosh, Wade, and whoever else they want to sign.

Something said they can offer LeBron 5yr $130 mil max which 26 mil per year.

[spurraider21]

If bosh opts in it means wade gave up all that money for nothing . I'm sure the big 3 talked it out and know exactly what's up otherwise wade never opts out

[TIMMYtoZO]

People are getting scared and ting bricks. Miami is not breaking up, and everyone is stunned!

[baseline bum]

What the are Bosh & Wade thinking if LeBron wants max? Unless they want out. If James takes max no way they can afford to bring both Bosh and Wade back even on serious paycuts. Unless Bosh and Wade are willing to take 50% paycuts and play for $10 million how does Miami improve itself?

[spurraider21]

People are getting scared and ting bricks. Miami is not breaking up, and everyone is stunned!

Nobody is scared of the team we wrecked in the finals.


biggest point differential in finals history

[baseline bum]

This opting out could leave them with a 2011 roster, except with Wade long past his prime.

[Thread]

This opting out could leave them with a 2011 roster, except with Wade long past his prime.

...& James with the squirts.

[RD2191]

I don't hate the Heat. Just their garbage bandwagon fans.

[D-Wade]

Would you look at that -- Wade still more unselfish than Kobe, even with the flopping and whining that has emerged in his game as of late