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Heat’s Wade plans on playing somewhere if lockout… |
The Associated Press reports that Wade has decided to play somewhere next season, whether it’s in the NBA or not. “I’m going to play basketball this year,” Wade told the AP. “I don’t know where, but I love the game so much that I will play it. And we will figure that out.” The 29-year-old guard also told the news service that he hasn’t received any international offers yet. For now, Wade is preparing for the NBA season in case it somehow starts on time, the AP reports: “I’m working into things slowly. Right now I’m taking my time, doing what I do for my body, which might be different than others.” Don’t forget to follow Scoop du Jour on Twitter or Facebook. Source: Associated Press Related: Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat Gotta run!. Posted in nba, Uncategorized | Comments Off
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Heat’s Wade not taking year off |
The Associated Press reports that Wade has decided to play somewhere next season, whether it’s in the NBA or not. “I’m going to play basketball this year,” Wade told the AP. “I don’t know where, but I love the game so much that I will play it. And we will figure that out.” The 29-year-old guard also told the news service that he hasn’t received any international offers yet. For now, Wade is preparing for the NBA season in case it somehow starts on time, the AP reports: “I’m working into things slowly. Right now I’m taking my time, doing what I do for my body, which might be different than others.” Don’t forget to follow Scoop du Jour on Twitter or Facebook. Source: Associated Press Related: Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat That’s all for today. |
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Heat targeting Battier, Prince, and Hill |
The supporting cast to the Big Three is set to change whenever a new season gets underway. The Miami Herald reports that General Manager Pat Riley is planning to go after Shane Battier(notes), Grant Hill(notes), and Tayshaun Prince(notes) once the lockout is finally lifted. If those three don’t work out, the Herald notes, the team will then turn its attention to Michael Redd(notes) and Tracy McGrady(notes). Let the rumors come to you. Follow Scoop du Jour on Twitter or Facebook. Source: Miami Herald Related: Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Tayshaun Prince, Shane Battier, Grant Hill, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat If anybody needs tickets to games, remember to click the tickets link at the top. |
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Kobe Bryant to LeBron James’ critics: ‘Back off’ |
MIAMI— When it comes to the criticism LeBron James endured in the wake of the Miami Heat’s NBA Finals failure against the Dallas Mavericks, Kobe Bryant has two words: “Back off.” Amid reflecting on his own team’s postseason demise against Dallas, the Los Angeles Lakers guard had pointed words during an ESPN interview for those who have pointed a critical finger at the Heat forward. “I think people need to lay off that kid, that’s what I think,” Bryant said of James. “I’ve gotten to know him pretty well, playing with the Olympic team, and I think they just need to back off him and just let him play and let him live his life and let him make his decisions and let him mature as a player.” Bryant said he could relate to what James has had to endure in the six weeks since the Heat came up two victories shy of an NBA title in the Heat’s first season with the roster remix of James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. “It’s tough to be under the microscope like that all the time,” Bryant said. “So, I would like everybody to just back off of him and just let him play.” Bryant’s Lakers were swept out of the second round of the playoffs by the Mavericks, and he said what forward Dirk Nowitzki, guard Jason Kidd and owner Mark Cuban accomplished should not be minimized. “I’m happy for Dirk. I’m happy for Jason. I’m happy for Jason and all those guys and Mark, they’re very deserving of it,” Bryant said. “They played with a sense of desperation that we couldn’t catch up to. And when we finally figured out things that we wanted to do against them, they shot the lights out and knocked out us. “It’s as simple as that. But we’ll be back.” As was the case for the Heat, the Lakers simply were overwhelmed by Dallas’ 3-point shooting. “They were unconscious,” Bryant said. “They’re definitely deserving to win.” iwinderman@tribune.com. Follow him at twitter.com/iraheatbeat If you like reading our blog, remember to bookmark it. |
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Mavs open at home as NBA releases schedule |
The National Basketball Association released its 2011-12 schedule with the champion Dallas Mavericks opening at home against the Chicago Bulls. The NBA released the schedule despite being in the midst of a labour dispute which has led to a lockout. However there is still plenty of time to get a deal done as the season doesn’t begin until November 2 for most teams. The Mavericks will open against most valuable player Derrick Rose and the Bulls. The Mavericks host Miami in a finals rematch Christmas Day. Miami’s Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh start their second season together in Miami against the New York Knicks on November 2. Owners and players have been in a lockout since June 30. There are some who fear that season could be lost to a labour dispute for the just second time in league history. What do you guys think about this. |
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The Miami Heat couldn’t quite get the job done last season against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals and now 
