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Marc Stein: Miami just as big of threat as Boston for Hayward

I'm guessing it's Haywards agent stirring things up as a negotiating tactic. My best guess. Can't see Miami as a contender.
 
White Chocolate said:
He's going to get a max offer from any team that can offer it to him.


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His agent reps Ingles too... might angle to get a better deal for Ingles if it is a package deal. They are friends and Ingles has stated his want to be here...
 
I think the dominance of the Warriors helps the Jazz sign GH. If you think about it, the reason he is interested in Boston is to try and win a ring, but adding him to the Celtics hardly makes them competitive with the Cavs, much less the Warriors. If he is not likely to get a ring by moving, he and his legacy might be best served by staying in Utah.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
I could see Pat Riley having some grand master plan.
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Yeah, I'm sure a part of Riley's pitch is more than just Hayward joining them. Maybe they make a run at Butler or George. Maybe they are trying to convince another big name FA to join with him. Either way he has a big plan and a big pitch for Hayward.
 
Ron Mexico said:
Yeah, I'm sure a part of Riley's pitch is more than just Hayward joining them. Maybe they make a run at Butler or George. Maybe they are trying to convince another big name FA to join with him. Either way he has a big plan and a big pitch for Hayward.
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1 word, 2 syllables

Lebron

I'd imagine their plan would be to trade for Butler, because Butler/Hayward allows enough cap-space to get James in 2018. They probably trade Dragic/Whiteside for Butler? IDK. I would think it would be something along those lines.
 
Ron Mexico said:
Yeah, I'm sure a part of Riley's pitch is more than just Hayward joining them. Maybe they make a run at Butler or George. Maybe they are trying to convince another big name FA to join with him. Either way he has a big plan and a big pitch for Hayward.
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Nah... I heard he just puts his championship rings on his ****** then slaps it on the table... then he hands the player a pen.
 
This smells like Miami or agents tampering to stir up some movement.

However, could tax rules play a role here?

https://www.slamonline.com/nba/state-taxes-nba-free-agency/#2OC6xuMfqHvM8HR4.97

If you are getting taxed 30% in Utah or 0% in Florida, that's a meaningful reason to go to Florida. Plus, there are beaches. His wife would be tan I guess. But I think that he would lose... a lot. He would be restarting in a big way. Miami doesn't even have a core. Whiteside isn't Gobert IMHO. He is older, a good shot blocker, but a worse defender. The management can get good players, but they don't build teams like the Spurs. It's a trendy move, but Dennis Lindsey and Quin Snyder will lead this team to a decade of greatness. Just watch. Miami? You can't even sweat in Miami.

It's a sellout move if that's where he goes. It would indicate to me that $$$ means more than winning. That is fine for many players, but I can't see Gordon being there and losing 50 games next year and being happy.
 
I don't believe it for a second. Boston is the only threat because A) The East is weaker and B) (and more of a threat than the prior reason) Brad Stevens is the coach.
 
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