There is yet another twist and turn in the NBA Free Agency department. Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh is considering moving on from South Beach to South Texas and entertaining an offer from the Houston Rockets for four-years and $96 million.
The deal would pair Bosh with Dwight Howard and James Harden, besides paying him a lot, and would keep him in NBA Title contention.
Houston's natural landing spot for Bosh: Can play PF next to Dwight Howard, make $20M-plus and return to home state w/ a title contender.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 7, 2014
But Bosh has reportedly been keen to stay with the Heat, but that all hinges on what LeBron James does. If LeBron leaves, Bosh is less inclined to stay with the Heat.
In order to figure out what is going on in James’ mind, Bosh reportedly spoke to James about free agency.
Chris Bosh "strongly considering" offer from Rockets for $96 mill over 4 years, source says. ESPN reports Bosh met w LeBron over weekend.
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) July 7, 2014
Clarification on precious tweet: ESPN not reporting Bosh and LeBron "met" over weekend, but rather 2 "had convo." Source confirms 2 spoke.
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) July 7, 2014
Now there are people thinking the plan could be to scare off Bosh to clear way for Carmelo Anthony.
If Chris Bosh accepts Houston's offer, Miami will try to form new Big 3 of LeBron, Carmelo, Wade, per @stephenasmith: http://t.co/ttZepD3p2n
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 7, 2014
OK, so this is ridiculous, but . . . So LeBron scares off Bosh, then coaxes Carmelo into that space? Lots o' questions; few answers.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) July 7, 2014