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QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 6, 2010 -> 07:58 AM) Hmm, that seems to weigh in the favor of Wade leaning towards the Bulls... Not necessarily. I think he just wants to avoid free agency questions.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 10:54 PM) that's not 140 characters. it's a collection of 4 consecutive posts. It was one long thought divided over 4 tweets.

@PDcavsinsider - Based on several people who have talked to LeBron in last 72 hours, he is giving impression he's undecided after last week's meetings. He really likes Rose & Noah. But there's lack if shooters on roster. Also it doesn't sound like he's exactly being welcomed by Rose. Also, can confirm several reports of a rift between Wes Wesley & James camp. Wes was indeed pushing Chicago, I'm told. At this point, LeBron has tightly closed ranks, only seriously talking about decision with a couple people. Which is why so little info.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 07:44 PM) Bucher, again, being opinionated. "As for Chi hysteria over possibly no LBJ/Wade: you have a superstar, DRose. He needs a Robin + an Alfred, not a Batman. He's had neither." Just proves he's a moron. DRose is no batman. He's good, but not THAT great. He is the perfect Robin to someone's Batman. Alfred=Noah?

QUOTE (beckham15 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 07:39 PM) the only thing that i can see them saying is alright well if you want to go then seeya your a free agent.....the last thing in the world miami would want to do is S&T Wade even if it means they get nothing in return for him....it's not like he's already under contract for the Heat and asking to go to Chicago If Wade leaves, who do they have left? They're gonna get a whole lotta crap free agents to fill out a roster that only has 2 under contract for next year. Might be lucky and get Bosh, but I dont see that happening if Wade leaves. So, they would want to try and get SOMETHING back. Deng+picks at least gives them something to build with.

This past weekend was not good for Wade personally. i think if this weekend had happened 3 weeks from now, we wouldnt be having this conversation because Wade would have already committed to the Heat.

I don't envy Wade's position right now. He has to make a very hard choice: work vs family. Anyone who has ever had kids has had to deal with this balance. I have always said that in the large picture family ALWAYS comes first. But, from day to day you have to prioritize your responsibilities. Wade needs to ask himself: "can I still be a good father (his #1 priority) yet play for a team based 3 hours away (via airplane) from my kids?" Can he find ways to fly home on off days? How does this impact his abilities to be a good teammate? How does the distance effect his kids?

QUOTE (beckham15 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 07:00 PM) i get what your saying though....he'd make up that 30 million easy in chicago off endorsements anyways I dont know enough about Miami vs Chicago endorsements go. There's a lot less "stars" in Miami (Heat, Marlins, Dolphins, Panthers) than in Chicago (Sox, Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks)

QUOTE (sircaffey @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 06:58 PM) Is the hometown max contract really that much more? It's an extra year, but when the 5 year deal is up, they are going to sign for $20+ mil for that 6th year anyways. It guarantees more money, but will it really be THAT much more than what players like Bosh and Wade will make anyways? It really depends on how the new CBA unfolds. The money and cap situation might be very different in 5 years

QUOTE (beckham15 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 06:57 PM) i think you mean you would take less money to be closer to your kids? at least that would be wades position oops. yes. Not sure why I typed that. Yes, I meant less.

QUOTE (Real @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 06:52 PM) Not trying to be an a-hole but why are they not real sources? Because they arent saying the bulls are the favorites? Some of the reporters are seemingly stating OPINION as fact. The "Bosh and wade wont take less than 6 years" thing wasnt "sourced" he was just stating his opinion. Yes, sources can, and often are, wrong. but at least SAY you are getting from a source.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 06:46 PM) For those saying Chi can S&T for 1 and sign other outright: forget it. Neither Bosh nor Wade is taking less than 6 yr, $120m. Nor wd you. 1 minute ago via web Actually, yes I would take less money to be closer to my kids if I were divorced. $100m isnt exactly minimum wage.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 06:09 PM) http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_a...ns_final_three/ Nets, Cavs, Bulls final 3 for Lebron. Nets=money Bulls=winning Cavs=loyalty

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 05:14 PM) LeBron and Wade aren't happy with Bosh's "piggybacking". I was wondering if they might get a little annoyed with basically take max money to be a "me too" player.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 01:29 PM) I'm thinking Wade/Boozer will be the result of this whole thing, guys. I am 100% ok with that.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 01:33 PM) Turns out the no privileges thing about LeBron's friends isn't true. What do you mean?

Knicks had second meeting with James reps

So, James is making his announcement after his basketball camp. Interesting.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 11:17 AM) WWW getting booted = LBJ staying in Cleveland. Better hope we get Wade. I think WWW got booted because he was a sieve. Supposedly Steven A Smith got his "big three to Miami" rumor from WWW. That makes me think it was a plant by LeBron to see if it would leak out. The other, probably more logical, reason could be that WWW was trying to MAKE LeBron go where HE wanted him to go. Hence the comment about "we're going to chicago and Bosh is coming with."

It seems to me that with all the personal stuff going on with Wade that he's leaning towards Chicago.

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Jul 3, 2010 -> 04:24 PM) The sad thing is that I think that they are being serious. . . they are just meatball "hey he doesn't respect the game" fans and don't care about his talent. I hope Dan Bernstein isn't listening today. . . he might be throwing things around. I've learned to tune them out or change the channel. It's the same type of people who say we cant bring in LeBron because it'll hurt Rose's development.

Let the record show, I said months ago that it would come down to Cleveland and Chicago.

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Jul 3, 2010 -> 03:55 PM) Nice, thanks! I have bookmarked and followed your twitter list since you first posted it. Has been awesome and my main source of FA news this past few days. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I originally created it for myself so I could aggregate all the stuff I want to see in one place. Then I thought: "There's a lot of people who will find this useful."

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Jul 3, 2010 -> 03:52 PM) gotta add @ChristopherHine to your list. He was on site today. had the best Chicago updates. I did about 20 minutes ago

@NYPost_Berman - As Amare' lands in NY a few minutes ago for Mnday's meeting, LeBron drives off in silver Audi, past 200 screaming fans. Not even a wave.