First Cup: Friday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "To a degree, an Allen Iverson-Heat marriage makes sense. For years, Pat Riley has run a last-chance saloon. But it's not going to happen the first week of free-agent negotiations. It's not going to happen at the July 8 start of the free-agent signing period. And it's not going to happen until after the July 12 window opens for Dwyane Wade to be eligible to sign an extension. Iverson makes sense because Iverson may not have many other options. But until the Knicks spend their mid-level exception, until Larry ...
Suicide lines: Celtics offer 'Sheed deal; Iverson to the Heat?
Ball Don't Lie —
... yesterday, the Celtics offering a contract using their midlevel exception. But Wallace is apparently in no hurry to respond, preferring to weigh approaches from Charlotte, Cleveland, Orlando, and San Antonio, according to an NBA source. Bill Strickland, Wallace’s agent, said in a text message that it was a 'very good meeting; some contractual terms discussed, nothing agreed to.' Strickland added Wallace will be'meeting with a few more teams next week.'" Ira Winderman, South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "To a degree, an Allen Iverson ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: “To a degree, an Allen Iverson-Heat marriage makes sense. For years, Pat Riley has run a last-chance saloon. But it’s not going to happen the first week of free-agent negotiations. It’s not going to happen at the July 8 start of the free-agent signing period. And it’s not going to happen until after the July 12 window opens for Dwyane Wade to be eligible to sign an extension. Iverson makes sense because Iverson may not have many other options. But until the Knicks spend their mid-level ...
Donuts: 'We Like Our Guys' (And Other Teams', Too)
DallasBasketball.com —
... . DONUT 4: OK, how about the BAE on Iverson? Again, we’re not necessarily endorsing this for the Mavs (though it is sexy), but rather simply trying to feel the pulse of the market. From Ira Winderman, South Florida Sun-Sentinel : "To a degree, an Allen Iverson-Heat marriage makes sense. … But it's not going to happen the first week of free-agent negotiations. It's not going to happen at the July 8 start of the free-agent signing period. And it's not going to happen until after the July 12 window opens for Dwyane Wade to be eligible to sign an extension. Iverson makes sense ...
The Links: Rasheed Wallace is headed to Boston, Grant Hill might be too and a belated RIP to Steve McNair
It's Just Sports —
... : Hey, let's keep the former Pistons train going ... is Allen Iverson headed to Memphis? Iverson and Zach Randolph on the same team? Beautiful. Do it right now, Chris Wallace. The Heat are also interested . ...






