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Originally Posted by dirno2000
This a huge point that seems to be getting overlooked. Yes Miami could, in theory, resign Wade then sign Lebron and Bosh to "max" deals. But would Bosh and Lebron be willing to play with Wade knowing he's making more than them? It sounds like a silly question considering the numbers but I don't think they would. And of course the heat gutted their roster to the point that they don't have any salary matching assets for a S&T. Would a team be willing to dump a contract they don't want so the Heat could use the player (along with maybe a pick) in a S&T with Cleveland or Toronto? Even if that were the case, why would the Cavs or the Raptors want that player on their cap?
The Bulls and the Knicks have the same problem to a lesser extent (they at least have Deng and Lee respectively). The Knicks are used to sucking but Miami and Chicago could very well end up worse than they were before if they can't lure the right players. Those teams that created cap space are basically making an all in bet. It's going to be fun to watch.
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Considering Miami has essentially been Wade and expiring contracts in sneakers for the last couple of years, the only way they'd be worse is if Wade left, which seems unlikely, or Riley spent the cap space on crack. All Wade is really pushing for is a significant roster upgrade and there's a big candy jar even after the bourbon truffles are picked off the top.
Riley has been working on this gambit for a couple of seasons and has been up front about it which explains why Wade hasn't done an '07 Kobe fit.
If he doesn't think he has a legitimate shot at someone he thinks deserves a max contract, again unlikely, he'll start dealing for rum balls who are aware their value only remains high while the truffles are being sniffed and then try to find some Steve Kerrs.