Thread: NBA 2008-09 Season

Originally Posted by salsadancer7

Gotta love the effort the NYC tabloids put to try to get either Lebron, Wade OR BOTH to become Knicks. I will not deny that IT COULD happen with one, I still think IF anyone was to go 1st, it would be Lebron...but to get BOTH??!! I think I have a better chance to become the starting catcher for the Florida Marlins before the Knicks or ANYONE gets BOTH Wade AND Lebron.

WADE, LEBRON TANDEM 'NOT CRAZY' FOR 2010 RELATED STORIES

By MARC BERMAN

Last updated: 6:01 am
January 31, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS - Dwyane Wade acknowledged last night "it's not crazy" to speculate that he and LeBron James could tag-team their way to the Big Apple as free agents in 2010.

Wade, following the Heat's loss to the Pacers, told The Post he and James could join forces in 2010, with the Knicks not out of the question. Wade indicated they have talked about the potential scenario, and both played for Mike D'Antoni last summer while winning a gold medal at the Olympics.

"It's not crazy," Wade told The Post in the visitor's locker room of Indiana's Conseco Fieldhouse. "It could happen. We both understand that. We both signed the same contract. We did it together. More than anything, it's fun to think about. It's exciting to know we both control our future. Will it happen? Who knows. He has some something he's trying to accomplish in Cleveland. I have something I'm trying to accomplish in Miami. But up until 2010, it will be fun to think about."


WADE, LEBRON TANDEM 'NOT CRAZY' FOR 2010 - New York Post

And HERE is the difference between Wade and Lebron....he at least TRIES to squash the rumor. YES, it is a possibility, but highly unlikely. He HAS stated he want to be a HEAT player for life. Lebron just won't stop the talk about ALL the possibilities once he becomes a free agent.

Guard Dwyane Wade committed to Miami Heat

BY MICHAEL WALLACE(mwallace@MiamiHerald.com)



All-Star guard Dwyane Wade said Tuesday he remains committed to the Miami Heat, but said he would explore all of his options should he elect to opt out of his contract and become a free agent in 2010.

Days after suggesting the possibility of becoming a teammate of LeBron James after the two become free agents in 2010, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade shot down at least one potential destination for the star-studded tandem: New York.

Wade said Tuesday that he remains committed to the Heat for now and could see himself spending the rest of his career in Miami. But Wade also said he would explore all of his options should he elect to opt out of his contract and become a free agent in 2010, the same summer several of the NBA's top players have options.

James, the Cleveland Cavaliers forward, is expected to be the most sought-after free agent in 2010 as part of a class that also includes Wade, Toronto's Chris Bosh and Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire.

''Is it a possibility me and LeBron will play together? It's always a possibility,'' Wade said after the Heat's practice Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena. ``We're both free agents. Is it a possibility I'm going to New York? That's not a possibility in my mind.''

That's the strongest stance yet Wade has taken on his potential free agency in 2010. His comments came on the heels of a New York Post story published Friday in which Wade was quoted as saying he and James could end up as teammates.

But Wade took exception to some of the comments attributed to him in the story and said Friday that he never implied that the two would play in New York. The Knicks are among several teams that are clearing significant salary cap space to make a run at James and another top-tier free agent. The Heat also is among those teams angling to sign two players to maximum-level deals.

Wade said he takes the questions about his future in stride. But he also said his comments sometimes are taken completely out of context.

''Everybody puts their quotes where they want to put them [but], you know what you say,'' Wade said. ``I understand how things get twisted. I just laugh at it and keep going.''


Guard Dwyane Wade committed to Miami Heat - Sports - MiamiHerald.com

Yawn.

NY Media is up to their old bag of tricks again, eh? Soak it all in NY. Tonight will be the last time you see LeBron in MSG this year. And btw, the Cavs are a better team. Give it up. He's not going to be a Knickerbocker.

Originally Posted by CeltsHD

Fortunate???

Try clutch.

Great ending to the Celtics game! Ray Allen IS clutch! Make that 12 in a row for your Boston Celtics!

Originally Posted by HD MM

Yawn.

NY Media is up to their old bag of tricks again, eh? Soak it all in NY. Tonight will be the last time you see LeBron in MSG this year. And btw, the Cavs are a better team. Give it up. He's not going to be a Knickerbocker.

you hope....

Originally Posted by salsadancer7

you hope....

I don't wish to rehash this tired debate again. This stupid speculation has been going on for way too long and will continue until he signs a new contract in 2010. It only gains fire every time LBJ and the Cavs visit MSG. I just hate that this whole contract debate is taking away from what he and the Cavs are doing right now in Cleveland. If you wish to talk hypotheticals and you get kicks out of rumors maybe you should hit up your buddy Stephen A** Smith.....

ESPN's saying Orlando's Jameer Nelson has a torn labrum and is debating season ending surgery. This is indeed very unfortunate.......

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Originally Posted by HD MM

I don't wish to rehash this tired debate again. This stupid speculation has been going on for way too long and will continue until he signs a new contract in 2010. It only gains fire every time LBJ and the Cavs visit MSG. I just hate that this whole contract debate is taking away from what he and the Cavs are doing right now in Cleveland. If you wish to talk hypotheticals and you get kicks out of rumors maybe you should hit up your buddy Stephen A** Smith.....

WHERE are you getting that is taking away from what the Cavs have done?? Have you read this somewhere that we are not aware of....? The ONLY time it is talk about is when they play the Knicks or the Nets and they have to be in NYC.

Originally Posted by salsadancer7

WHERE are you getting that is taking away from what the Cavs have done?? Have you read this somewhere that we are not aware of....? The ONLY time it is talk about is when they play the Knicks or the Nets and they have to be in NYC.

If you lived in either market, you'd be fully aware of the talk. It's ongoing and is simply elevated when they play each other.

For those of you who missed LeBron blocking Chris Bosh's dunk attemt last night.....

"Get dat weak stuff outa hear!"

Originally Posted by HD MM

If you lived in either market, you'd be fully aware of the talk. It's ongoing and is simply elevated when they play each other.

You clarified it for me.... Other than that..it barely mentioned....