BREAKING: Luol Deng signs with the Miami Heat

[Richesly]

Wow.

Teague
Korver
Deng
Milsap
Horford

so much better. What an idiot.

And a much better coaching staff. Enjoy the first round exit.

[RedBlackAttack]

I really think Deng can help with that. He's struggled the last few seasons because he's been called to initiate the offense more with Rose out, then last season he played on a back achilles pretty much all season.

He used to shoot above 37% consistently.

...an injury that may not just go away.

But, $10 million a year isn't an awful deal for Deng. I wouldn't have paid it, but the Heat desperately need to fill the 3. They could have done worse for themselves.

Just hope the Deng we saw in the second half of last season was an aberration, because there were times where he was moving like a geriatric.

[Fudge]

Wow.

Teague
Korver
Deng
Milsap
Horford

so much better. What an idiot.

I was hoping for this too. Would've been a perfect fit.

Nobody wants to play in Atlanta, though.

[jrong]

Bosh's team
only go as far as bosh takes them
and bosh will take them all the way to the ecf

Lol ok. I guess Bosh will acquire the ability to become a playmaker over the summer.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Bosh's team
only go as far as bosh takes them
and bosh will take them all the way to the ecf

Get a ****ing grip, dude.

[FLDFSU]

Per Woj

Shabazz Napier
Dwyane Wade
Luol Deng
Josh McRoberts
Chris Bosh

Dude, that lineup is honestly pretty good. Definitely makes the playoffs in the East. Maybe a 4 or 5 seed.

4th or 5th seed? The Heat are stacked. And just got better. 4th ring upcoming.

[Fudge]

4th or 5th seed? The Heat are stacked. And just got better. 4th ring upcoming.

Possible.

[pegasus]

Deng has always been a great mid-range shooter who had improved his range to become a decent 3-point shooter under Thibs, but his wrist injury kinda messed up his shooting. Hopefully he's 100% coming into the season. Above average defender (although overrated) and decent rebounder for his position and has great attitude. Wish him good luck.

[BallsOut]

...an injury that may not just go away.

But, $10 million a year isn't an awful deal for Deng. I wouldn't have paid it, but the Heat desperately need to fill the 3. They could have done worse for themselves.

Just hope the Deng we saw in the second half of last season was an aberration, because there were times where he was moving like a geriatric.

10 mill a year is awful for Deng? Why did the Cavs pay him that much last season then?

[Richesly]

I was hoping for this too. Would've been a perfect fit.

Nobody wants to play in Atlanta, though.

Yeah, it's getting sad. Does no one realize Atlanta is the capital of weed? We all know NBA doesn't fine/suspend for marijuana use anymore.

Would've been such a good team as well... he woulda fit perfect. I'm disappointed. Ferry did all he could I guess. He was going hard for Deng but I guess people prefer beaches than weed. Sad.

I now dislike Deng. I hope we crush them in the season series to show him he made a mistake. We offered the exact same contract. Heat still lack depth on the bench... ugh..

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Shit if Wade's knees were a few years younger, and Bosh has less sugar in the tank. That team could win a championship depending on Mapier's maturity levels. Which immediately are probably higher than Chalmers.

Prior to the "Heatles", Wade actually used to be one of my favorite players.

Without LeBron, and with the new acquisitions, this team just got less douchey.

I hope he and Bosh go ****ing ham.

[Richesly]

Horford was a 20/10 player last season before he got injured.

Milsap was averaging 17 and 8 a game.

Korver is arguably the best 3 point shooter in the league right now.

Teague is a rising point guard who is on break out watch.

Deng could've played with these starters and then...

Demarre Carroll would've been an awesome back up for him. He is a 3-n-D player.

Man the **** is wrong with deng SMH and yes im butt hurt.

[hawkfan]

Hawks still have 9.5 million in cap space plus 3 million in cap holds, so we're in a good addition to pick up someone via trade.

[Meticode]

...an injury that may not just go away.

But, $10 million a year isn't an awful deal for Deng. I wouldn't have paid it, but the Heat desperately need to fill the 3. They could have done worse for themselves.

Just hope the Deng we saw in the second half of last season was an aberration, because there were times where he was moving like a geriatric.

I hope it goes away. I liked watching Deng in Chicago.

[DaSeba5]

Tom Haberstroh ‏@tomhaberstroh 2m
Word is Deng's camp was still looking for $12M/year this offseason, but Heat stood at $10M and refused to go long.