Stephen A. Smith just said Lebron and Melo will opt out in 2014 and try and team up.

[Primetime21]

I thought he said the Lakers feel they have more than a 50% chance to get one of em.

They probably felt the same way about retaining Howard

 

[A.J.Soprano]

Heat need to try to grab Melo and get rid of Wade

 

[BLAZO da GAWD]

I don't think Lebron will leave Miami either but I know there are some luxury tax penalties that are staggering. I suppose they get rid of Bosh and Wade takes a old vet deal to avoid those penalties?

Someone school me on possible scenarios or the Heat cap-wise. I'm not really adept about it.

 

[Prince Akeem]

 

[5StarElite]

I don't think Lebron will leave Miami either but I know there are some luxury tax penalties that are staggering. I suppose they get rid of Bosh and Wade takes a old vet deal to avoid those penalties?

Someone school me on possible scenarios or the Heat cap-wise. I'm not really adept about it.

As its payroll stands today, Miami is committed to seven players in 2014-15 at a total cost of $78.4 million. The bulk of that guaranteed money is scheduled to go to LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who will be paid $61.4 million altogether that season.

As a repeat taxpayer, the Heat will be facing the highest incremental tax rates in NBA history. If, for example, the luxury-tax threshold is established at $75 million -- a highly optimistic gain of roughly $5 million from this season -- the Heat could be faced with a tax bill approaching $48 million. In total, they would be paying $141.3 million for 12 players.

Read More: Upcoming NBA tax threatens*dynasty in South Beach - Ian Thomsen - SI.com

 

[Raquinotj]

I don't think Lebron will leave Miami either but I know there are some luxury tax penalties that are staggering. I suppose they get rid of Bosh and Wade takes a old vet deal to avoid those penalties?
Someone school me on possible scenarios or the Heat cap-wise. I'm not really adept about it.

Wade is NOT opting out Early, he still has 3 years on his deal lol what makes you think his declining ass will take that chance of Opting out Early and leaving the last $42 million on the table?

 

[iNad925]

 

[YouMadd?]

That would be hilarious if the Heat/Lebron and Laker/Kobe fans on the coli combined though

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

Looks like someone wants their jersey retired with the GOAT franchise.

 

[Jplaya2023]

Why would he leave miami

why would he team with a guy who plays his same position. seems redundant to me. Unless lebron want's to play PF now.

 

[Eye Cue DA COLI GAWD]

And the Cavs continue to hold cap space for LeBron James?

SMFH... move on Chris Grant

 

[BStapies]

I rather see lebron go to cleveland and become a duo with kyrie than melo or d wade tbh.

 

[FTBS]

This nikka Lebron straight up got teams in the friendzone. nikkas loading up on cap room like "maybe this time it'll be different".


I can see Melo going to LA but I am not seeing why Lebron would. he's surprised me before though.

 

[Youhadasparkwhenustarted]

I don't see either leaving, but I think Melo and Bron would have crazy synergy together

 

[BLAZO da GAWD]

Wade is NOT opting out Early, he still has 3 years on his deal lol what makes you think his declining ass will take that chance of Opting out Early and leaving the last $42 million on the table?

...that's why I said someone school me on the situation...because I'm not adept to it...