Asked on Monday about his plans for the upcoming NBA season, Dwyane Wade remained noncommittal, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Wade’s options include a return to the Heat, a deal overseas, or possible retirement, but he’s not ready to announce any decision quite yet.
“In due time,” Wade said. “Time will tell.”
Wade is considered extremely unlikely to play for any NBA team besides the Heat at this point in his career, but there’s no guarantee he’ll continue his playing career at all — and no guarantee he’ll do so in the NBA. A team in China reportedly made Wade a three-year offer worth $25MM, though it’s not clear whether that proposal is still on the table.
According to Reynolds (via Twitter), Wade said today that “every decision” he makes going forward will hinge in large part on what’s best for his family. Reading between the lines, Wade may not view a move to China for the next three years as being in his family’s best interests, though it’d represent a larger payday than he could receive in the NBA.
The Heat have been waiting to hear from both Wade and Udonis Haslem about whether or not they want to continue playing in Miami, and have kept roster spots open for both players. If Haslem returns, he’d get a minimum-salary contract, but a new deal with Wade may require some negotiations.
Reports have indicated that Wade may be seeking the Heat’s $5.34MM taxpayer mid-level exception, and Pat Riley said last week that owner Micky Arison would have a major say in that decision, since Miami’s team salary is already into luxury-tax territory.
He should sign with the Lakers lol
They only have vet minimum left.
Was thinkin’ the same thing. He’s still
waiting for that phone call from Magic.
That would be cool if D-Wade went to Lakers, but cannot see it he is a Heat for life, made 2 big mistakes with Chicago & Cleveland, but it won’t happen again. Hope he keeps on playing in Miami, & gets the best deal he can get, he has earned it. What a legend this guy is.
Wade is going nowhere other than to the golf course or back to the Heat.
One only need to look at how ugly his time in Chicago and Cleveland went to realize there’s only one place he wants to play.
China’s not happening, D-Wade has said he’ll make family the priority. His fine wife has too much going on State side to leave, and he wouldn’t go without her.
Needs to see if he can get Derrick Rose to join him in Miami. lol
This time next year he will playing in the Big3 league.