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[CaneBrain]

JoeyJoJo, on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, 11:11 AM, said:

I thought I heard something about an issue over custody of his kids, who live in Chicago. I mean, this could be the one situation where it's not about money or loyalty.

yeah that complicates things and changes how "betrayed" I will feel if Wade goes to Chicago. this sucks.

[JoeyJoJo]

Also, William Wesley (aka “World Wide Wes”), who was part of LeBron's team, has been removed from the discussions.Hmm, I wonder if there was somebody around here saying that Lebron wouldn't want Wes doing all this talking.Yes, I'm making assumptions again, but I feel better about my position.

[keith crime]

doesn't Amare sound like exactly the free agent Isaiah would wind up signing?

[uncooper]

keith crime, on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, 4:31 PM, said:

doesn't Amare sound like exactly the free agent Isaiah would wind up signing?

Nah, he's far too efficient a scorer.

[keith crime]

uncooper, on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, 6:45 PM, said:

Nah, he's far too efficient a scorer.

yeah with Steve Nash - big scoring numbers - no defense - history of injury - questionable head - sounds like a drunk Isaiah fantasy pick to melol at Lebron announcing in a 1 hour ESPN special - at least he's giving the money to charity - wtf are they going to do for the first 55 minutes? Kiss his ass?

[kers2]

Stephen A Smith is reporting that Bill Simmons is an idiot with no sources

[LongLiveYorke]

So, Bosh and Wade in Miami? Riley must be pretty excited.

[serge]

LongLiveYorke, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 5:04 AM, said:

So, Bosh and Wade in Miami? Riley must be pretty excited.

Is it a sign and trade for Bosh?

[Suited_Up]

serge, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 8:05 AM, said:

Is it a sign and trade for Bosh?

No word on that. I hope Broussard is wrong and an idiot like he's been all along. (Among others)

[LongLiveYorke]

This just in:New York Yankees say, "Ah, fuck it" and sigh LeBron James to a 10 year, $300 million contract to play left field.

[FCP Bob]

kers2, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 8:45 AM, said:

Stephen A Smith is reporting that Bill Simmons is an idiot with no sources

LongLiveYorke, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 9:37 AM, said:

This just in:New York Yankees say, "Ah, fuck it" and sigh LeBron James to a 10 year, $300 million contract to play left field.

These both made me chuckle.

[CaneBrain]

Suited_Up, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 9:29 AM, said:

No word on that. I hope Broussard is wrong and an idiot like he's been all along. (Among others)

http://www.sun-senti...0,3863221.storysorry, man. HUZZAH!!! Now, they just have to fill out the team with some lower cost pieces (Mike Miller, Ray Felton, Haywood, etc).

[FCP Bob]

CaneBrain, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 10:44 AM, said:

http://www.sun-senti...0,3863221.storysorry, man. HUZZAH!!! Now, they just have to fill out the team with some lower cost pieces (Mike Miller, Ray Felton, Haywood, etc).

You're in a bit of a fantasy land if you think any of the 3 you've mentioned will be cheap. There will be a lot of money chasing not a lot of talent and there are going to be a lot of players being overpaid in that third tier of players.Miami might get one of those players at most.

[Suited_Up]

CaneBrain, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 9:44 AM, said:

http://www.sun-senti...0,3863221.storysorry, man. HUZZAH!!! Now, they just have to fill out the team with some lower cost pieces (Mike Miller, Ray Felton, Haywood, etc).

In that case, Bosh a fucking douche....

[CaneBrain]

FCP Bob, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 11:00 AM, said:

You're in a bit of a fantasy land if you think any of the 3 you've mentioned will be cheap. There will be a lot of money chasing not a lot of talent and there are going to be a lot of players being overpaid in that third tier of players.Miami might get one of those players at most.

I was merely showing the pool of players they should be choosing from. I know they won't get three. I think two is in the realm of possibility. One is probable. Raymond Felton would be my guess. He is said to have a lot of interest in playing with Wade and agreed to wait and see what happens with Bosh first. Mike Miller might be willing to take less, you never know.Haywood is staying in Dallas I think. Nowitzki specifically took less so they could try and keep him. I am thinking, realistically for Miami:Felton/Wade/shooter x (Miller or Korver I hope)/Bosh/AnthonyThats a contender.

[FCP Bob]

CaneBrain, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 12:17 PM, said:

I was merely showing the pool of players they should be choosing from. I know they won't get three. I think two is in the realm of possibility. One is probable. Raymond Felton would be my guess. He is said to have a lot of interest in playing with Wade and agreed to wait and see what happens with Bosh first. Mike Miller might be willing to take less, you never know.Haywood is staying in Dallas I think. Nowitzki specifically took less so they could try and keep him. I am thinking, realistically for Miami:Felton/Wade/shooter x (Miller or Korver I hope)/Bosh/AnthonyThats a contender.

Well let's just compare that lineup to the Lakers.Wade and Kobe are pretty much a wash at this point in their careers.Gasol is better than Bosh.Then the comparison gets really ugly for The Heat and I think the players you've mentioned is the best case scenario for Miami.They will be in the mix though.

[FCP Bob]

So if you're Chicago I guess you overpay either Boozer or Lee and then overpay for a shooter who can play the 2. I actually think JJ Redick would be a good fit on The Bulls.This link lists all of the free agents by position.http://sports.yahoo....genttracker2010

[FCP Bob]

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[JoeyJoJo]

FCP Bob, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 10:00 AM, said:

So if you're Chicago I guess you overpay either Boozer or Lee and then overpay for a shooter who can play the 2. I actually think JJ Redick would be a good fit on The Bulls.This link lists all of the free agents by position.http://sports.yahoo....genttracker2010

Interesting article about pick and roll stats.Derrick Rose is the 4th best mid-range shooting point guard in the league and the Bulls are the 4th best at ball-handler points per pick and roll possession. Basically, when they run the pick and roll, they are really good at scoring with the ball-handler. However, they are second to last at roll-man scoring.The Knicks were the best team at roll-man scoring in large part due to David Lee. They were #1 in spite of the fact that Chris Duhon, who ran it most of the time, was dead last in mid-range shooting. Maybe there is some correlation between a bad shooter forcing it to the roll man all the time or a good scorer not giving it to him enough, but it seems like if you combine Rose and Lee in a pick and roll, you would have an excellent scoring option. Add a shooter on the wing like Redick and that's a great three-man game you can run, especially in late game situations.

[CaneBrain]

FCP Bob, on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, 12:42 PM, said:

Well let's just compare that lineup to the Lakers.Wade and Kobe are pretty much a wash at this point in their careers.Gasol is better than Bosh.Then the comparison gets really ugly for The Heat and I think the players you've mentioned is the best case scenario for Miami.They will be in the mix though.

I said contender. Not "clear champion".I like the Felton v Lakers PG matchup just fine though. Plus, Kobe has to get old eventually. Miami will be contending for a long time with Wade and Bosh and whoever.