With Kevin Durant and Pau Gasol joining the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs, respectively, the age of super teams is once again threatening every single franchise devoid of multiple superstars.
Recent rumblings have connected the Cleveland Cavaliers as a potential destination for free agent guard Dwyane Wade; with the future Hall of Famer and Pat Riley seemingly widening the gap in their contract talks.
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As much as a reunion between LeBron James and Dwyane Wade fires up the senses, it’s still a an extremely remote possibility simply because of the money aspect. If you believe that their relationship outside the basketball court is a significant card in negotiations, then you are setting yourself up for a major disappointment.
According to sources close to situation, LeBron James is not actively recruiting Dwyane Wade and will NOT take the league minimum.
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 6, 2016
What I’ve been told: LeBron James will not take the vet minimum in order to facilitate a DWade signing with Cavs. Under any circumstances.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 6, 2016
Sans Dwyane Wade, the defending champions are still in very good shape as long as they retain J.R. Smith and add another defensive minded wing plus a backup big man capable of altering shots.
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When LeBron James teamed up with Dwyane Wade in South Beach, the latter sacrificed his touches in order to accommodate, and maximize, James’ skills. Can the Cavs superstar do the same for his best buddy this time? It’s not outside the realm of possibilities, but it is highly unrealistic.
