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The Heat could be running out of options for a starting point guard.
Days after Minnesota free agent Chauncey Billups agreed in principle to a long-term deal with Detroit,the representative of Chicago free agent Travis Best indicated his client could be close to signing with a team other than Miami.
Let's just say we have some things cooking that would take us off the market very soon,said Forrest King,Best's agent.We could have a deal by [July] 17th.
That's the first day free agents are permitted to sign contracts,and Best could be among those whose fate is determined shortly thereafter.
We're thinking sooner rather than later,King said.
King confirmed talks with the Heat are ongoing.The two sides have not discussed specifics,and talks with other clubs have progressed beyond that point.Still,Best said he feels Miami could be the place for him.
We think that,clearly,the best fit for [the Heat] is Travis,King said.
He can run a halfcourt offense,and he can run the break.And he can also create his own shot.
Miami is still talking with Rod Strickland,who averaged 10.1 points and 6.1 assists last season after taking the starting job from Anthony Carter and never relinquishing it.
But Strickland turned 36 on Thursday,and his age will become a factor if he seeks a multiyear deal.Also,Strickland is believed to be seeking a raise over the $1 million veteran minimum he earned last season.Best is seeking a yearly salary starting at about $4.6 million.
With Billups and Best possibly coming off the market next week,the Heat's top free agent options -- other than Strickland -- might be Chris Childs and Jeff McInnis.McInnis agent said last week he planned to speak with the Heat about his client.
Childs' agent has been unavailable for comment,and the Heat does not comment on free agency negotiations.
Miami Herald
WTF,pay the man Riles!!!!!!!!!!!
Days after Minnesota free agent Chauncey Billups agreed in principle to a long-term deal with Detroit,the representative of Chicago free agent Travis Best indicated his client could be close to signing with a team other than Miami.
Let's just say we have some things cooking that would take us off the market very soon,said Forrest King,Best's agent.We could have a deal by [July] 17th.
That's the first day free agents are permitted to sign contracts,and Best could be among those whose fate is determined shortly thereafter.
We're thinking sooner rather than later,King said.
King confirmed talks with the Heat are ongoing.The two sides have not discussed specifics,and talks with other clubs have progressed beyond that point.Still,Best said he feels Miami could be the place for him.
We think that,clearly,the best fit for [the Heat] is Travis,King said.
He can run a halfcourt offense,and he can run the break.And he can also create his own shot.
Miami is still talking with Rod Strickland,who averaged 10.1 points and 6.1 assists last season after taking the starting job from Anthony Carter and never relinquishing it.
But Strickland turned 36 on Thursday,and his age will become a factor if he seeks a multiyear deal.Also,Strickland is believed to be seeking a raise over the $1 million veteran minimum he earned last season.Best is seeking a yearly salary starting at about $4.6 million.
With Billups and Best possibly coming off the market next week,the Heat's top free agent options -- other than Strickland -- might be Chris Childs and Jeff McInnis.McInnis agent said last week he planned to speak with the Heat about his client.
Childs' agent has been unavailable for comment,and the Heat does not comment on free agency negotiations.
Miami Herald
WTF,pay the man Riles!!!!!!!!!!!