NBA Rumors: Miami Heat are the best spot for LeBron James
The Miami Heat’s big three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have had a great deal of success since they came together in 2010.
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The Heat have won four Eastern Conference titles, appeared in the NBA Finals four times and have won two championships. However, the Heat appear to be on a downswing with an old roster and Wade’s injuries catching up to them. That has led many to believe that James may terminate the remainder of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent.
Bill Ingram of Basketball Insiders believes James will eventually remain with the Heat because it is where he has the best sot to return to the NBA Finals.
"There is every reason to believe that James could be back in Miami next season, either if he doesn’t exercise his early termination option or if he opts out and reaches a new agreement with the HEAT. If all three of Miami’s heralded stars opt out, the result should be a much bigger piece of the pie for LeBron and lesser amounts for Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. There is even a strong case to be made that Miami should break up the Big Three as currently assembled in favor of signing younger, more productive talent like the oft-rumored Carmelo Anthony. Given how weak the Eastern Conference is, staying in Miami might be LeBron’s best shot at getting back to the Finals. It would certainly be the easy path."
James averaged 27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 56.7% from the field, 37.9% from three and 75.0% from the charity stripe last season.