NBA Free Agency 2010 - The Year Of LeBron

[Ed_Reed20]

Very happy the Bosh is now in Miami; he and my man Wade should tear it up.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Chalmers
Wade
Beasley
Bosh
O'Neal
With Alston, Haslem, and Richardson (if they retain them) coming off the bench would be a monster team. I'd love to see Miami return to the powerhouse they once were.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='07 July 2010 - 06:54 PM' timestamp='1278543247' post='430304']
Chalmers
Wade
Beasley
Bosh
O'Neal
With Alston, Haslem, and Richardson (if they retain them) coming off the bench would be a monster team. I'd love to see Miami return to the powerhouse they once were.
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Chalmers and Haslem aside, the supporting cast irritates me but with Wade and Bosh, they wouldn't have to be counted upon as much.

I'm hoping they make a run at Mike Miller too if LeBron doesn't go to Miami.

[Wacko4Zacko]

The Heat should go after Allen Iverson. he is a quality backup and is perfect to coem off the bench to give guys a rest because he can still score points.

[FlaccoFlicker]

got an ESPN NBA text that reports James flew to Miami tonight to talk with Riley

[Shawn`]

BREAKING NEWS:

all signs indicate that Lebron is going to sign with Miami.

That's huge, I'd love to be a Heat fan right about now.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='Shawn`' date='08 July 2010 - 02:41 AM' timestamp='1278571302' post='430429']
BREAKING NEWS:

all signs indicate that Lebron is going to sign with Miami.

That's huge, I'd love to be a Heat fan right about now.
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Yeah, it's all over ESPN, etc. However, it's kind of funny that if LeBron signs there, and the Raptors and Heat do a sign and trade for Bosh, the Heat would only have 4 players on the roster (James, Bosh, Wade and Chalmers).

[Wacko4Zacko]

Wow...I really thought he'd be a Chicago Bull.

[AwakenTheDemon]

The Mavs just resigned Brendan Haywood, the deals worth $55 million over 6 years to be the starting center for Dallas. What I'm curious about is, since Dirk took a lesser amount on his contract, who is Dallas targeting to bring to Big D to help out? Bosh is gone. Wade is gone. LeBron is most likely in Miami. Who'd be worth it?

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 July 2010 - 03:50 PM' timestamp='1278618625' post='430624']
[b]The Mavs just resigned Brendan Haywood, the deals worth $55 million over 6 years to be the starting center for Dallas.[/b] What I'm curious about is, since Dirk took a lesser amount on his contract, who is Dallas targeting to bring to Big D to help out? Bosh is gone. Wade is gone. LeBron is most likely in Miami. Who'd be worth it?
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Haywood is a decent player but I don't think the Mavs needed to throw that money at him.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 July 2010 - 03:50 PM' timestamp='1278618625' post='430624']
The Mavs just resigned Brendan Haywood, the deals worth $55 million over 6 years to be the starting center for Dallas. What I'm curious about is, since Dirk took a lesser amount on his contract, who is Dallas targeting to bring to Big D to help out? Bosh is gone. Wade is gone. LeBron is most likely in Miami. Who'd be worth it?
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Someone call the Dallas PD, Mark Cuban has just been robbed! Wow, what a terrible contract.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Watching Haywood, he improved IMMENSELY. His numbers and ability increased when he came over to Dallas. He was a force in the paint. Is he worth $55 million over 6? No, but he's one of the top centers available in the free agency, and there were actually alot of teams looking into him, top teams.

It's by no means a terrible contract, but he is overpaid right now. But hey, we needed Brendan, especially with Damp mostly likely out the door.

[MKdave]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 July 2010 - 10:04 PM' timestamp='1278623097' post='430648']
Watching Haywood, he improved IMMENSELY. His numbers and ability increased when he came over to Dallas. He was a force in the paint. Is he worth $55 million over 6? No, but he's one of the top centers available in the free agency, and there were actually alot of teams looking into him, top teams.

It's by no means a terrible contract, but he is overpaid right now. But hey, we needed Brendan, especially with Damp mostly likely out the door.
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I'm with you. I even liked Hay in Washington.

[Wacko4Zacko]

reports are that Allen Iverson is expected to be signed by the Heat for backup role and/or to comepete to be the teams starting Point Guard. So I guess the team doesnt trust Mario Chalmers

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='08 July 2010 - 06:43 PM' timestamp='1278629006' post='430692']
reports are that Allen Iverson is expected to be signed by the Heat for backup role and/or to comepete to be the teams starting Point Guard. So I guess the team doesnt trust Mario Chalmers
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Where are those reports coming from?

As for Chalmers, it isn't that Miami doesn't trust him, he could likely be shipped off to Toronto if they sign and trade Bosh.

[FlaccoFlicker]

well its that time how long they going to wait to announce it?

[FlaccoFlicker]

take what you want but the Heat pulled its Welcome LeBron ad from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.Tweet from Schefter,but maybe its a screen

[JO_75]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='08 July 2010 - 09:02 PM' timestamp='1278637364' post='430751']
take what you want but the Heat pulled its Welcome LeBron ad from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.Tweet from Schefter,but maybe its a screen
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It's a smoke screen, I think he ends up with Miami.

Now Why is ESPN wasting an hour on Lebron's big announcement, seriously it's not that big of a deal. They say at 9PM he will make his decision yet all they did is talk for 6 minutes and go to commercial. Of course than again this is the same network that sent poor Rachel Nichols(she deserves better than ESPN, would love to see her on NFLN) out to Hattiesburg MI the past 2 Summers to follow Favre's every move so this don't surprise me they are wasting an hour on this.

Now they are going on their second commercial and we still don't know where he is going.

[FlaccoFlicker]

Yeah poor Rachel says she's outside Madison Square Garden to get fan reaction,anywhere but there please can't/won't wear a Knick Jersey

[Wacko4Zacko]

So what do you guys think LeBron is feeling? nervous becuase of how Cleveland may react to his decision. or maybe happy that he is going to a team that he can win a championship with?

What are the cities feeling? Cleveland is probably the most nervous. Chicago and NY are prob. nervous, but anxious. Miami must be feeling great because they got Bosh and Wade.

What must LeBron be feeling after his decision?

[FlaccoFlicker]

If he is leaving Cleveland yeah he probably dos feel a little down about it,but then again dude wants a title and Cleveland just can't seem to get the team around him,

[FlaccoFlicker]

I know it won't happen but what would the world do if he said Lakers?

[AwakenTheDemon]

Has anyone else heard about Jermaine O'Neal signing with the Celtics?

[FlaccoFlicker]

[size="5"][color="#FF0000"]Heat[/color][/size]

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 July 2010 - 09:28 PM' timestamp='1278638902' post='430762']
Has anyone else heard about Jermaine O'Neal signing with the Celtics?
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yeah I saw that earlier

[FlaccoFlicker]

Did you guys hear the grown in the background?

[AwakenTheDemon]

lol Cleveland. Now the city truly has nothing left.

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='08 July 2010 - 09:31 PM' timestamp='1278639068' post='430766']
lol Cleveland. Now the city truly has nothing left.
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Hey they just signed Bobby Engram for WR.

[Wacko4Zacko]

If I am Mo Williams, i want OUT of Ohio ASAP. he mgiht as well be traded to a team who could use a good PG like Magic.

Ohhh boy. I bet 2010-2011 season opener is Heat vs. Lakers.

haha I can't wait for LBJ to go back home to Ohio. Once he reaches the airport, all the boo'ing and he may have to move.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Heat are the team to beat in the East, they've officially had the best offseason in the NBA... in I don't even know how long.