Dwyane Wade remains under contract with the Bulls for 2017/18 and appears virtually certain to open the year with the club, but he’s also considered a strong bet to be bought out at some point during the season. If and when that happens, Miami and Los Angeles are among Wade’s possible landing spots, says Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald.
According to Jackson, a Wade associate has been telling people that Miami and L.A. would appeal to the veteran guard. The Herald scribe adds that this same source was the first to inform him of trouble in contract negotiations between Wade and the Heat before the former Finals MVP left Miami as a free agent.
A return to the Heat certainly wouldn’t be out of left field for Wade — despite a breakdown in contract talks last summer, he still has a good relationship with Udonis Haslem and others within the organization. Wade’s children are also currently enrolled at a South Florida school, Jackson notes, citing WINZ-940’s Andy Slater.
As for Los Angeles, Jackson doesn’t specify whether Wade would have his eye on the Clippers or Lakers, but the Clips figure to be closer to contention this year, even without Chris Paul. The Lakers may become a more viable option for Wade in future seasons, particularly if the team could land LeBron James or another marquee free agent.
In addition to Miami and Los Angeles, Cleveland is considered a very real possibility for Wade, and the Cavaliers may still be the favorite if and when the Bulls buy him out. However, as Jackson’s report suggests, the Cavs won’t be the only team in the mix.
So far, Wade and the Bulls reportedly haven’t engaged in discussions about a buyout, though that’s expected to change in the coming months.
What’s a buyout?
Essentially works the same as a team waiving a player, except the player agrees to give up some portion of his salary as part of the move.
Thanks Luke you are a damn legend
Regardless of where he signs, Wade’s just collecting paychecks. The Bulls had no business signing him in the first place.
I agree 100% they needed outside shooting to go next to Rondo. And they got an old guy who could never shoot all that great to put next to him (wade)
It does seem like they signed him because of name recognition.
Wade will start at SG until Lavibe returns. Then wade will reach a buyout, return to Miami, and ride off into the sunset with Haslam
Lavine**
At 35, I believe that LA or Miami is all smoke & mirrors right now. Most realistic & perhaps much more believable would be DW3 joining forces once more with LBJ23 in Cleveland. 1-year rental. Then DW3 will sign one last 2-year contract wherever LBJ23 goes.
I can defiantly see that happening
Thunder. Come off the bench and play limited minutes.
Miami. Him and Haslem
If James for sure was to go to the Lakers I would think Wade would prefer going back to Miami. It’s the same with Irving not wanting to play with James.
Wade should go to Cavs this one yr for a chance to win a title then go to Miami the following year to finish his career.