So Ray Allen wants to play for the Miami Heat next season...

[That Singer Guy...]

Former Celtics guard Ray Allen — soon to be a free agent — is interested in signing with the Miami Heat, and the feeling is mutual, league sources tell ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst.

Allen will be free to re-sign with the Celtics or sign with any other team when NBA free agency opens July 1. Miami is an attractive option for free agents, and the Heat became even more attractive after winning the NBA championship last week. But the most the Heat can afford to pay Allen is $3 million per season, according to Windhorst. Allen made $10 million this season in the final year of his contract.

Allen hasn’t commented on where he’d like to play next season, but it seems likely he will return to the NBA rather than retire.

“There’s still a lot of basketball left in my legs, I know that for sure,” Allen said after the Celtics’ loss to the Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. “It’s hard to say what can happen, what may happen. The four of us [Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo] know how to play basketball, know how to win games.”

Allen had surgery to remove bone spurs from his ankle last week. He was in attendance at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn., late last week but did not participate in the pro-am because of the surgery. He did not answer questions from reporters on his status for next season. Allen played at the University of Connecticut and has put down roots in New England ever since he left in 1996.

Ray Allen interested in playing for the Heat - Sports - The Boston Globe

its not fair anymore

 

[Constellations]

 

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Nash too

 

[Jplaya2023]

He is going to have to take one hell of a paycut

 

[klientel]

Nash too

Nash needs to go somewhere else....he's a better fit on the Lakers or Knicks

 

[OG Talk]

The Bulls, Spurs and Lakers built their dynasties by meshing superstars with "washed up" former allstars and starters as role players...It's been proven to work.....

 

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Nash needs to go somewhere else....he's a better fit on the Lakers or Knicks

LeBron and Wade cutting with Nash dishing? Not to mention those other two teams aren't title contenders. Nah, I have to disagree.

 

[...and some waffle fries]

He is going to have to take one hell of a paycut

It's either have a bigger paycheck and watch Miami get another title or get a another ring at a discounted price...He ain't stupid.

 

[OG Talk]

He is going to have to take one hell of a paycut

He's almost 37...The days of getting paid for him have passed...


He's not a white NFL QB......

 

[phillycavsfan]

Honestly....

 

[AVXL]

Heat & Allen=2nd straight championship

 

[klientel]

LeBron and Wade cutting with Nash dishing? Not to mention those other two teams aren't title contenders. Nah, I have to disagree.

That's just another ball dominating player to try to work into the offense. They don't need him. And whether they want to admit it or not, Bron is at his best when he's playing iso and running the offense. Having Nash run that offense would be a step back at this point. It ain't worth it.

Ray Allen on the other hand is perfect because at this point in his career he excels at the only thing they would ask of him....3pt and FT.

 

[Da_Eggman]

 

[Bone$]

 

[Da King]

fukk the heat and Allen


@ open looks this dude about to get