It's tough to tell how free agency will play out in the future since the Collective Bargaining Agreement is up after this season. No one knows what will happen with Bird Rights (the rule that allows a team to give its own players more years and money and go over the cap to re-sign them) or max contracts.

That's why I think Melo will extend his contract before that happens, to ensure he can get the most cash. Kobe and Durant already signed extensions, there really aren't that many superstars who aren't locked into long-term deals right now or just getting older.

I want the Bulls to sign guards/wings with the rest of their money -- shooters and defenders. We'll also need a backup PG and backup C. My wishlist:

Anthony Morrow
Josh Childress
Ronnie Brewer
Kyle Korver
Channing Frye

Acie Law
Brad Miller

If we can somehow pick up like 2 of those guys from the first group and then the last two on near-minimum contracts I think we'll be in great shape.

I've also heard rumors of possibly trading for Jason Richardson or Michael Redd. Decent players who can stroke 3s (when healthy) and both have giant expiring contracts that will retain future flexibility.

The Bulls will be fine. They'll be a 2 or 3 seed in the East most likely. However, I wouldn't want Michael Redd. The guy's always injured

yeah, I don't personally like Redd much either for that exact reason -- he can't get through 10 games without tearing a ligament. But, he's got a giant expiring contract, even though that's scary with all the uncertainty surrounding the new CBA (which I think David Stern will HAMMER the Player's Union on because of this Miami super-team).

And Channing Frye signed a new contract in Phoenix, so he's not going anywhere for at least 5 years.

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!!! THE BEASLEY TRADE TURNED INTO A MIKE MILLER DEAL!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER EACH PASSING HOUR!!!!!! FUCK YOU CHICAGO!!!


Nah, just playing with you. But it is official

alright I'll take Roger Mason from San Antonio then.

^yeah they do, especially after they just drafted Cole Aldrich and locked in Durantula for the long haul

Oklahoma City is the next power who's going to rise. Durant's there long term now, and Westbrook is fucking amazing.

Miller signed with the Heat, with Raja Bell supposedly following. Then Ilgauskas has shown interest, as well as a "humbled" AI, who says he would love to play off the bench. HOLY SHIT

not to mention Jeff Green, James Harden, Thabo Sefalosha and Serge Ibaka -- they've got a hell of a lot of good young players

yeah I can't see him sticking to his word.

actually.... I hope the Heat DO sign Iverson. I hope they somehow get Gilbert Arenas too, and maybe Stephon Marbury. Is there any way to lure Isiah Thomas out of retirement? What's Oscar Robertson doing these days?

I'd say let's bring back Zo and Hardaway!! Lol, is Voshon Leonard around,too? Or is he baggin groceries?

THIS JUST IN


The Miami Heat have just traded one of Pat Riley's pubic hairs to the Bobcats for the rights to Michael Jordan, who will be their 6th man in the 2010-2011 season.

In other news, they've recruited the Kardashian sisters and the girls from the 2010 SI Swimsuit Edition to be their cheerleaders. No word on if Wilt Chamberlain will accept a minimum contract to get in on this circle jerk.

Do you know the value of a Riley pubic hair right now????? MILLIONS!

I doubt that, MJ. As much as I love ya, your knees and back wouldn't hold up.

BLASPHEMY!!!!!!

MJ at 37 would compete for the job and maybe come close to taking it, but MJ at 34 or younger would take that job from D-Wade any day, as much as it pains me to say it.

Oh, definitely.

MJ was 35 when he won the title and MVP in '98

yeah, it's always at least pretty fun when there's a team of super-villains to root against. The Celtics have kind of been like that for a couple years, but nothing like The Heat are going to be.

They will get mercilessly booed in every arena outside of Miami. Seriously, I could see this becoming the most hated team in sports history. And it's always fun to have something to hate.