Elsa/Getty ImagesESPN's Chris Broussard recently announced that Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh would sign contracts with the Miami Heat, and the free agency dominoes everyone expected have finally began to fall.It's still not known whether Bosh will sign as a free agent or whether he will be Minnesota Vikings
subject to a sign-and-trade deal, but it appears two thirds of the rumored Miami super team is set.So, of course, the million dollar question remains—what about LeBron James?James is prepared for the drama as he has paired with ESPN to launch a one-hour special on Thursday night, which will culminate with his signing around 10:00 p.m. EST.What will James do?Heat fans would like nothing more than to see James ink his name on the dotted line with Bosh and Wade, but the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers still have more than a fighting chance to land James.The Toronto Raptors recently said they would not be opposed to a sign and trade sending Bosh to Cleveland, and the Knicks' recent offer to Amar'e Stoudemire could make New York more attractive to James.The Raptors' offer is interesting because in order to receive any compensation for Bosh they must trade him, but reports coming out of Canada make that seem less likely.The Raptors are upset because Bosh decided to talk with James and Wade about his future without including Toronto, and there have been whispers they would not trade Bosh to Miami.Broussard said Bosh would be willing to sign with Miami for $96 million over a five-year period, which is about $30 million short of a maximum deal, but it allows Bosh to dictate the terms of his future.If this is true, the chances of James re-signing with Cleveland would appear to be slim unless the Raptors totally disregard Bosh's intentions and force a trade to Cleveland anyway. New England Patriots jersey
There were rumors that Stoudemire would possibly sign with Cleveland at last season's trade deadline, so a Stoudemire and James pairing in New York is not out of the question.James' business partner, Maverick Carter, has said James would sign with the team which best suits his goal to completely brand himself, so Miami may not be in his best interests.Other teams such as the New Jersey Nets have nearly echoed Carter's sentiments by saying a proposed trio in Miami consisting of Wade, James, and Bosh would dilute the James brand.The Heat are clearly in the driver's seat with Wade and Bosh reportedlyalready in the fold, but could it be in Miami's best interest to quit while they are ahead and focus on the future?Bosh besideWade immediately makes Miami a contender in the East, and the Heat will have about $11 million left in their coffers to make offers to other free agents.If the Heat stand pat with Mario Chalmers and Michael Beasley already under contract, then it would be easier to re-sign a player like Udonis Haslem in addition to adding another lower tier free agent.But the announcement by ESPN this morning gives more credibility to the rumors of a super team,and the chance to sign James would supercede anyimmediate roster concerns for the Heat.Who New Orleans Saints jersey
cares if Miami is only able to sign second round players and minimum wage earners if they also sign James?Most would say James, Wade, and Bosh would be a pretty good starting point for any team, and with that type of talent the caliber of the supporting cast becomes less important.Wade,James, and Boshmay not equal immediate NBA domination, but if James does sign with the Heat, next year's NBA regular season should be much more interesting
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