Dwyane Wade trade rumors

[charley3fly]

So this was in ESPN insiders today, as well as this article:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Would-Bulls-trade-No-1-pick-for-Wade-?urn=nba,85855

Is anyone else just shocked that this is even being seriously considered? I just don't get it - for all the injuries that Wade has had, he is still undoubtedly one of the top superstars. Even with the first pick, a team would have to be very fortunate for that pick to turn into a player like Wade. What are the Heat thinking? Could it be that Wade's injuries are more serious than people think?

[Cartar]

Giving up Wade AND 2nd pick for 1st pick is pointless, they could get that player what they want even with the 2 pick. This is not gonna happen.

[Modifly]

Maybe the Heat are tired of his injuries...

[Cartar]

Still, they could get much more for him

[JT_55]

If Wade asked to be traded, that would make more sense. However, with Miami keeps the second pick, they will probably be in pretty good shape in years to come, so I can't really see Wade doing that either.

True or not, we've seen some lopsided (and sometimes even outright stupid) trades, it's going to be a surpise, but it wouldn't shock me if they pull this off. Still, if I were Miami, I won't give them second pick.

[Alejandrov011]

I read that too but i think... The Bulls has the Cap space to recieve Wade salary?


I guess no



Maybe the bulls can make a pakage including Hughes and Hinrich or Gordon (Sign and Deal) anda Miami sends a 2nd Rounder (And the bulls draft a PG)


Maybe this has more sense i guess

[JT_55]

Bring back Van Horne again! Pay him another $5 million to fulfill cap space!

[Laxation]

Wade for 1st pick makes sense. Sort of... But whatever, I hate miami so hopefully whoever they drafts busts big time!

[The X]

Wade for 1st pick makes sense. Sort of... But whatever, I hate miami so hopefully whoever they drafts busts big time!

I agree with first part....Wade for 1st pick makes great sense for Heat, not so much for Bulls....as for the latter comment, I don't agree, I just hope the Heat give up on them after a year or so & trade for a veteran so I can support Rose/Beasley on another team

[BIG GREEN]

How exactly would wade for a 1st pick make sense? Someone explain that to me. Although, I would like seeing him on the Bulls so I can have a reason to like them again.

[skip2mahbaby]

Nah, I think that this aint going to happen. I still think that Wade can still recover from his injuries and play almost the same level as he played when they won the Championship. And the Heat are on a pretty good place right now, they either get Rose or Beasley.

[kinokong]

How exactly would wade for a 1st pick make sense? Someone explain that to me. Although, I would like seeing him on the Bulls so I can have a reason to like them again.

it would make sense in that miami might be tired of wade's countless injuries due to his reckless style of play and might want to take another route by drafting both rose and beasley.... but i'm pretty sure the heat won't give up a franchise player of wade's caliber for derrick rose only..... rose may be good one day but to give away a proven commodity for an unproven one is a risky proposition..... anything can happen in the nba, remeber jay williams??

[Sauru]

this is the dumbest thing i have ever heard, i dont care if wade has to play in a wheel chair next season, he is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy to marketable for the heat to drop him only for the number 1 pick. if chicago gave the top pick and a few other players then maybe but even then....

[Oskar]

Actually, Rose, Marion and Beasley, that would be kind a sick I think. + they would be able to sign someone good too, if I am right, Jason Williams' contract ends this season ? It's kind a big one too.

[The X]

Sauru is right....you don't trade Wade for number 1 because he fills seats....it doesn't work dollars wise either, so without looking at salaries, Bulls would have to throw in someone like Hughes (who Heat wouldn't want)....possibly Hinrich, filler & No. 1....either way, can't see it ever happening....

[Emiliano]

Actually, Rose, Marion and Beasley, that would be kind a sick I think. + they would be able to sign someone good too, if I am right, Jason Williams' contract ends this season ? It's kind a big one too.

Rose-Marion-Beasley <<<< Wade-Marion-Rose/Beasley

[puttincomputers]

if the bulls get wade it will be a new era for chicago. not only talent wise but spiritually wise. once i found out jackson was into zen i started to dislike the bulls. i was glad when he left.

[Cartar]

So much for this rumour:
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/557209.html

Heat guard Dwyane Wade spends the offseason in his Chicago-area hometown, but don't count on him becoming a Bull anytime soon.

The Heat has no interest in trading Wade, a five-time All-Star and 2006 Finals MVP -- not even for the No. 1 pick, three sources close to Wade and the Heat said Tuesday.

The reaction came a day after Wade, speaking to reporters after a workout in Chicago, said he heard rumors the Bulls had interest in trading for him.

''I have heard my name being talked about, and I can't worry about it,'' Wade reportedly told the Chicago Tribune on Monday. ``If another organization wants you, then you should feel good to be wanted.''

Wade can opt out of his contract in two seasons and become a free agent.

[Oskar]

Actually, Rose, Marion and Beasley, that would be kind a sick I think. + they would be able to sign someone good too, if I am right, Jason Williams' contract ends this season ? It's kind a big one too.

Rose-Marion-Beasley <<<< Wade-Marion-Rose/Beasley

Rose-Maron-Beasley-lots of cap space.

[Fresh8]

Just a quick note: I am not expecting Shawn Marion to be a Miami Heat come training camp.

As for Wade, trading him for the number 1 pick straight up does not sound good to me. The Heat could get a lot more for him and if a deal happened, I'm sure they would. I don't see the logic in trading an established star player for a rookie. However, I, myself, have doubts whether Wade's career will actually last too long due to his style of play and injuries. With that in mind though, it still does not justify trading him for an unproven yet-to-be NBA player.

As ratrac posted, that article pretty much explains it in the end. Seems like Bulls want Wade. And that's all. Miami fans can sleep now!

[shadowgrin]

it would make sense in that miami might be tired of wade's countless injuries due to his reckless style of play

I, myself, have doubts whether Wade's career will actually last too long due to his style of play and injuries.

Yeah, we all know that very talented players with reckless style of play don't pan out in the NBA. Just look at Allen Iverson.

EDIT: bolded to be clear, I suck at sarcasm.

[Fresh8]

Just look at Allen Iverson.

Whats wrong with Iverson? Former League MVP, led his team to the NBA Finals almost single handily. Many years being at the top or being the League's scoring leader. I'm still surprised he's going right now in Denver. I wasn't especting him to average the 25 ppg or so that he had this season just past. He's been in the league for about 12 seasons now? And he's still going.

[shadowgrin]

I suck at sarcasm.

[charley3fly]

Another article about why it "makes sense" on ESPN's nba front page.

[shadowgrin]

Another article about why it "makes sense" on ESPN's nba front page.

ESPN is run by a bunch of children.
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