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John Canzano of the Oregonian.

I want to know how that guy from a small paper in Oregon got the scope first.
 

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I want to know how that guy from a small paper in Oregon got the scope first.
He's either got crazy connections or he's lying through his teeth :elephant:
 

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10 million dollar pay cuts..........wow. I thought Wade would get 10-12 million. I am surprised that Bosh is taking so little. He must really have no spine. He could be a 1st/2nd option on a really good team and still get near max. He settles for the least and is basically pushed out of the Heats offense.
 

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Woj reporting that Jodie Meeks is going to Detroit for 3/19
 

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http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....ing-at-12-million/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

According to that Bosh is making the least at 11M. Wade gets 12M. That's a crazy paycut...

Absolutely ridiculous. Wade is not an 8-digit salary player anymore. He should be getting paid around $8m/per. It's insane how easily Bosh bent over and took it on this one. Lebron is only looking for a 1-2 year deal so he's pretty much certain that Wade won't last longer than that.
 

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I remember when people thought Luol Deng was more than just a role player and wouldn't trade him for the likes of Monta Ellis...turns out he really was just an overrated role player. He is a spot up shooter who plays good defense.

Deng was more of a slasher
 

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Absolutely ridiculous. Wade is not an 8-digit salary player anymore. He should be getting paid around $8m/per. It's insane how easily Bosh bent over and took it on this one. Lebron is only looking for a 1-2 year deal so he's pretty much certain that Wade won't last longer than that.
David Aldridge is calling BS as well
 

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No agent wants Bosh or Wade signing for so little because when their clients come on the market teams can say, hey look Bosh and Wade don't make that much and they're key pieces to championship teams so we're not paying you. It would drive down salaries for anyone below James, Rose Anthony, Kobe level and that doesn't help anyone.
 

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No agent wants Bosh or Wade signing for so little because when their clients come on the market teams can say, hey look Bosh and Wade don't make that much and they're key pieces to championship teams so we're not paying you. It would drive down salaries for anyone below James, Rose Anthony, Kobe level and that doesn't help anyone.
It helps the Heat sign more players :rolleyes:
 

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Thank god Luol isnt going to the Heat. I dont think I could handle that. I still have my Deng jersey from when "He'll be close to the next Jordan" Which, I'm still waiting for btw. He doesnt have much time left in his career to keep sandbagging his greatness. :nope:
 

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No agent wants Bosh or Wade signing for so little because when their clients come on the market teams can say, hey look Bosh and Wade don't make that much and they're key pieces to championship teams so we're not paying you. It would drive down salaries for anyone below James, Rose Anthony, Kobe level and that doesn't help anyone.

Not true at all. Teams are always going to over spend for players. All of those guys have a set market value. All of the agents, as well as NBA execs, know that they have accepted deals considerably less than what they are worth. That does not mean other teams wouldn't try to woo them away by offering more. Or spend close to max money on fringe all-star players. Tony Parker makes only $12mill/year. Did him not signing for the max stop the Cavs from offering Kyrie Irving $90mill?
 

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Marcin Gortat: I'm proud to say Washington will be my home. Twitter @MGortat

Gortat resigns with Wizards for 5 years/$60 million
 

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Gonna be fun watching El Heat get their asses handed to them next year.
 

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the stars are alining for us to take over the east....come on melo please
 

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Funny watching ESPN and going over the options with the Heat and them sliding Kardashian over to the Heat roster. Nice up-grade. James-Bosh-Wade-Haslem-Kardashian Is an immediate conteder. LOL.
 

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Poohdini's main man BG going to Orlando for 2yrs/9M
 

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