Q: When are the Heat going to sign their own free agents? Haven't seen anything about Keshad Johnson. — Sandy.
A: Keshad Johnson remains an interesting case study, considering all the time he has spent around Heat players as well as in South Florida this summer. For now, it appears that the preference is to sign a pair of contributing veterans into the two remaining standard roster spots they plan to fill ahead of the season. However, Keshad remains an option for a Heat two-way contract, should he choose to accept such a deal after playing on a standard deal. So, for now, as with much regarding the Heat, it remains a holding pattern. It appears as if the Heat will wait on players they have targeted, feeling no rush into action with the start of camp still nearly two months away.
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Q: We have to be patient. I remember that trade that brought Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala, plus the one that brought Jason Williams, Antoine Walker and James Posey. — Robert
A: Hmm, patience? What a concept. Again, there is plenty of time to get plenty done. Plus, LeBron James pushed the typical NBA offseason back by about two weeks. But as you note with Crowder-Iguoldala, not all business and spending has to come immediately or even before the start of the season. When you are hard-capped, as the Heat stand, every dollar regarding payroll matters, as an exhaustable supply.
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A: Keshad Johnson remains an interesting case study, considering all the time he has spent around Heat players as well as in South Florida this summer. For now, it appears that the preference is to sign a pair of contributing veterans into the two remaining standard roster spots they plan to fill ahead of the season. However, Keshad remains an option for a Heat two-way contract, should he choose to accept such a deal after playing on a standard deal. So, for now, as with much regarding the Heat, it remains a holding pattern. It appears as if the Heat will wait on players they have targeted, feeling no rush into action with the start of camp still nearly two months away.
Submit your "Ask Ira" question here!
Q: We have to be patient. I remember that trade that brought Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala, plus the one that brought Jason Williams, Antoine Walker and James Posey. — Robert
A: Hmm, patience? What a concept. Again, there is plenty of time to get plenty done. Plus, LeBron James pushed the typical NBA offseason back by about two weeks. But as you note with Crowder-Iguoldala, not all business and spending has to come immediately or even before the start of the season. When you are hard-capped, as the Heat stand, every dollar regarding payroll matters, as an exhaustable supply.
#james #players
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