Wade and Bosh to Chicago-Best possible scenario?
So with all the talk of us signing Amar'e (should I call him STAT?), whether or not it helps us as a solitary acquisition, whether it's an upgrade over Lee or whether he was worth the commitment, it seems some people have stopped watching the steps of the other marquee FA's.
Wade has already met with Chicago twice, bringing along his agent for the 2nd meeting. It looks like a move to Chicago or Miami (more-so than LeBron to Cleveland) is a virtual certainty. His meetings with Bosh have indicated that they're going to try and play together next season, whether it be Miami or Chicago. So if DW and Bosh go to Chicago together ( I don't know the exact salary cap figures, does Chicago have to do a S&T?), would that leave us in the best possible position to land LeBron. It'd eliminate Miami AND Chicago from the list of possible teams, leaving us as the frontrunners to land him. So are we keeping our fingers crossed for Wade and Bosh to go somewhere together? Would that convince LeBron that him and Stoudemire can make a better 1-2 combo?
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he needs a NY nickname
Traffic Jam.
"All I ever wanted to be is a Yankee. When I was a kid, I was always hoping there'd be a jersey left for me to wear with a single digit, because all of the retired numbers." - Derek Jeter
NYY Quote of the Week.
Bosh is the sticking point.
Both of those who shall not be named want to play with Bosh, or Amare.
I’ve read that HWSNBN is trying to get Cleveland to S&T for Bosh from Toronto, so that’s something to look for.
Of course, HWSNBN2 would have Boozer and David Lee as a choice to join him in Chicago or Miami..both of which wouldn’t require a S&T, both most likely could accept the remaining cap room Chicago has and of course Miami has the room anyway.
But like anything the Knicks have done the past few years, what they’ve done is increase their chances. Whether or not anyone likes Amare, getting him on board (tho nothing is officially official, officially…..do don’t count out a Benedict type deal).
I ain’t sure if both of those who shall not be named want to play with Boozer or Lee tho…I’d think the Knicks would’ve signed either already if that was the case.
KEEP LEE!!!
Well
the 2nd and now 3rd scheduled meeting with LeBron’s reps might point to the fact that he’s interested in playing with Amar’e (STAT? Traffic Jam? A-marred-eye?). I just got the feeling that Wade has a lot more interesting in playing with Bosh then LeBron does. But hell if we know, LeBron hasn’t said a word to the reporters yet.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.
Vince Lombardi
With the latest news that the Cavs and Raptors are discussing a sign-and-trade for Bosh, Bosh joining Wade would definitely be best from a Knicks perspective. As you said, if both go to Chicago, that pretty much takes Chicago and Miami out of the sweepstakes (or vica-versa) and Cavs failing to acquire Bosh might be signal the end for James in Cleveland.
But
Chicago and Toronto would have to do a sign and trade for Bosh, because Chicago doesn’t have quite enough $$ to sign Bosh and Wade outright.
And I think this might be the sticking point right now. Apparently Bosh doesn’t want to go to Cleveland, though apparently a deal has been worked out. Does Bosh prefer Wade? Maybe. But maybe Bosh doesn’t want to go to Miami. It will all be revealed in the documentary.
Speculation Time! Hit it Broussard...
The way i see it, the signing of amare in NY (and to a lesser extent Johnson back to atlanta) simplifies the FA scenario immensely. There are many fewer real possibilities left for the rest of the big names.
If Wade and Bosh go to Miami, LBJ cannot stay in Cleveland and reasonably expect to win a ring anytime soon. Ditto times 10 if wade and bosh play together in Chicago. One of these is looking like the most likely scenario, and if it goes down, LBJ is NY bound.
If Toronto magically works out a sign and trade with cleveland involving bosh, then wade cannot reasonably stay in Miami. He is either Chicago or NY bound.
Personally, I’d prefer Wade over Lebron. We’ll see who has the stones to go first, which is another thing I like about Amare’s move.
Boozer? Who cares
"Game Knows Game"
He may still stay in Mia
if they get Boozer…I read somewhere that the Heat org (riley and Wade included) prefer Boozer over Amare, when he was still in play….of course Bosh is their favorite tho….
If Miami signed Boozer
They could sign Ray Felton too and still keep Wade, probably. That there’s a pretty good team.
id love for bosh and wade to go to chicago.. boozer can join johnson in atlanta and maybe dlee to wolves.. idk
but like u said if bosh and wade go to chicago that rules chicago and miami out.. the only teams let would be the knicks and the cavs. lebron would be upset with the cavs from not landing anyone to help him. and amare, gallo, the knicks, and their extra money for next year will seem more and more attractive, thus luring lebron to the knicks :)
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Here's the thing...
Lebron knows where he wants to go. All these visits and presentations aren’t swaying him in the least bit. His top two teams are Cleveland and… A team we don’t know. If that team is Chicago and Wade and Bosh go there, I think he’s gonna be dub and stay at home. Our best case scenario is this. Bosh S&T to Houston, Wade to Bulls and MAYBE Boozer re signs. I dont think Boozer going to the Heat lures Lebron there because Boozer isnt that great of a player. Plus Lebron played with Boozer on the Cavs before. Then he would be forced to come to us and play with Amar’e or stay in Cleveland, ensemble a new team (Talk is barbosa might be going there) and lose again. Plus Shaq is a goner, The Cavs are done either way.
"As humans we strive for success but live with fear. If success was inevitable, fear cannot exist" Michael Kelley
I think
the LeBron/Wade/Bosh in Miami thing is still in play, personally. But generally, yes, if Wade and Bosh end up in the same place, I do see LeBron coming to NY. I think LeBron would prefer getting Bosh to come to Cleveland, which might happen too – though I have a feeling it won’t.
I do sense a bit of a bromance
between Bosh and Wade. I think they’ve bonded on both feeling like LeBron gets too much attention.
Good point
Think of how fired up they’ll be to beat that kid from Akron (especially if they meet in the playoffs). Especially Wade as he’s the one with a Ring.
Actually Bosh to Houston is probably best for the Knicks
That might shake either of them loose and one just might join the Knicks. But really who knows.
IMO, everyone else stays where they are
and Bosh and Boozer are left to the wolves…maybe both to the Timberwolves because apparently they don’t care about acquiring players for positions they already have filled. If only they had the money to acquire all the PFs in the league…they would dominate the boards.
Interesting thought.
By the same token, would LeBron and Bosh to the Bulls or Cavs mean Wade to the Knicks? I guess there are a million possible scenarios, just gotta stay optimistic.
I think players like Boozer more then many fans do
the numbers do back Boozer up as well. I don;t think its out of the question in that situation that Wade and Boozer go to Miami
KEEP LEE!!!
Yea,
LeBron+Bosh to the Bulls probably means Wade and Boozer to the Heat. Of course, my whole theory is based on the fact that I don’t think LeBron’s even considering coming back to Cleveland.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.
Vince Lombardi
Ian_OConnor
#LeBron wont go to Miami to be ARod to Wade’s Jeter & wont folo Wade to his Chi hometwn either. LBJ needs to be the main piece. #Knicks
there you go not every one hating on the knicks
Ian Conner is a bit homer centric to the Knicks tho...
kind of to the point that he’s not really credible anymore.
KEEP LEE!!!
lol he trying so hard not to look stupid at times
by J3TSFANFORLYF3 on Jul 6, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

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