Why mike miller left the heat

LeBron James hasn't spoken with any teams about his free agency as of Wednesday morning, but he apparently has reached out to two veteran free agents to gauge their interest in joining him if he decides to leave the Miami Heat , reports Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski. One of those free agents was forward Mike Miller , who won two titles in Miami.

The Cleveland Cavaliers , in their pursuit of James, have been interested in bringing on Miller, Ray Allen and James Jones , three former teammates and friends of James. He could be swayed by discussing his future with his friends, but how much should we take away from this report?

James has taken his time in getting away from all the noise, and his first contact with a team will come on Wednesday, when he'll sit down with the Heat. Suitors outside Miami have found James hard to reach, but he also hasn't played a role in determining how the Heat attack this free agency period. LeBron James among the stars boarding the Paolo Banchero hype train. Duke Blue Devils. Cam Newton gives Carolina Panthers hope, even if he's no longer 'Superman'.

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Hamilton has Neymar onside ahead of Brazil GP. Jul 16, Close ESPN. Mike was one of the best we have ever had here, and will be sorely missed. We wish Mike, his wife Jennifer and their family nothing but the best. The Heat's decision to clear Miller's salary from salary cap figures though Miller will still be paid the However, economics ruled the decision. Miller wasn't oblivious to the amnesty possibility.

Because at the end of the day, all you have are your teammates. So when James made the decision to return home, the first call he made for spot-up shooting assistance was to none other than his brother. It has been a reunion of sorts in Cleveland with former Heat, James Jones, on the Cavaliers' squad as well.

With Kevin Love and Shawn Marion also in the fold, James has shown that his recruiting skills have blossomed. The business side of the NBA is the most complicated facet for players to deal with.

James found that out the hard way. Even though it's been over a year since that fateful transaction occurred, Miller still wrestles with what could have been. We had a chance to three-peat in Miami. That was difficult but I understand their move, the business side. I'm glad it's behind me. I'm happy where I'm at. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

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