Bosh pipe dream over?

[BrianFromWA]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5208043

CHICAGO -- Chris Bosh's agent has told the Toronto Raptors that he's narrowed his list of preferred teams to five, two sources told ESPN.com's Chad Ford at the NBA draft camp.

The list of five teams -- Toronto plus the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and New York Knicks, sources said -- were given to Toronto management in case the Raptors want to construct a sign-and-trade deal (assuming he doesn't re-sign with Toronto).

Bosh likes that option, sources told Ford, because he'd get one more year on his contract and could make more money.

Sources said the Raptors prefer a sign-and-trade if Bosh is intent on leaving as well. They likely would want a big man to replace the 6-10, 230-pound Bosh in the lineup.

One source said Bosh's decision hinges on where LeBron James signs.

"If LeBron decides to go to either New York or Chicago, I think that's where you'll see Chris land," the source told Ford. "If LeBron stays in Cleveland, I think the process is more wide open."

Bosh, 26, is an unrestricted free agent. He averaged 24 points per game last season and has averaged 20.2 points per game for his career.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

He could have been governor here someday!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Over? Did it ever really start?

 

[illmatic99]

Hmmm... no Houston.

 

[BrianFromWA]

No OKC is what I immediately thought of.

 

[Nikolokolus]

No OKC is what I immediately thought of.

Followed immediately with, "Thank you sweet Lord!"

 

[axs88]

If he goes to the Lakers for Bynum, I'm gonna throw up.

 

[illmatic99]

Maybe there's hope for us yet: http://twitter.com/bruce_arthur (columnist from Toronto)

# ESPN report that no Texas team are on the list is accurate as well. 9 minutes ago via web

# ESPN's report of Bosh's wish list— NY, CHI, TOR, LAL, and MIA — is accurate, except there's one other team. Still figuring that team out.

 

[BGrantFan]

If he goes to the Lakers for Bynum, I'm gonna throw up.

I think he'll go to the Bulls for Noah and Hinrich, plus whatever else it takes.

Rose
LeBron
Bosh

Holy Crap

 

[hasoos]

Who says Toronto is going to help him? They have let players walk before.

Secondly, player list of desired destinations are nice in their minds I am sure. But if the reality is that they only have sign and trade options in certain places, they can't do much about it if they want their money.

 

[BGrantFan]

Who says Toronto is going to help him? They have let players walk before.

Secondly, player list of desired destinations are nice in their minds I am sure. But if the reality is that they only have sign and trade options in certain places, they can't do much about it if they want their money.

Well, Toronto can't do much unless they really do want to let Bosh leave for free. If that's the case, I expect Colangelo to soon be out of a job, since that team minus Bosh is going nowhere.

 

[hasoos]

Well, Toronto can't do much unless they really do want to let Bosh leave for free. If that's the case, I expect Colangelo to soon be out of a job, since that team minus Bosh is going nowhere.

I expect him to be out of a job anyhow. He hasn't done Babcock bad, but he has done pretty badly since he has been there.

 

[BGrantFan]

I expect him to be out of a job anyhow. He hasn't done Babcock bad, but he has done pretty badly since he has been there.

He can try to leverage these five teams against each other to get something of value for Bosh. Hypothetically, getting a Noah and a Hinrich would be better than nothing, wouldn't it? Then Bosh gets his 6th year, and Toronto isn't completely a joke. I think Colangelo needs to get something in return for Bosh, considering how badly he bungled his cap space last year (and for which I will forever be grateful!).

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I think he'll go to the Bulls for Noah and Hinrich, plus whatever else it takes.

Rose
LeBron
Bosh

Holy Crap

If I'm John Paxson, I'm voluntarily offering Deng or Hinrich as S&T fodder for Lebron, Wade, or Bosh. If they can free up the necessary space to get two of those guys instead of just one...

 

[THE HCP]

I wonder if Milwaukee has ever been on anybody's list?

 

[axs88]

Maybe there's hope for us yet: http://twitter.com/bruce_arthur (columnist from Toronto)

Just hoping it's not OKC...

 

[ABM]

I think he'll go to the Bulls for Noah and Hinrich, plus whatever else it takes.

Rose
LeBron
Bosh

Holy Crap

Hey, we can always hope for a Paxsonian blunder.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Why would OKC not be on his list? They'd be an instant contender if they got him. I'm not complaining, just sayin.
Westbrook, Durant, Green, Bosh... oh my!
But they'd probably have to give up either/both Westbrook and Green to get Bosh.

 

[BrianFromWA]

If they give up their draft holds, they don't have to trade anything...they have enough space to sign him to the max.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Bosh won't go to OKC. IMHO he is a bit of a prima donna. I like his game, but I don't care for his act. He wants LA, NY, Chicago, Miami..... Not sure OKC (or Portland) has anything in common with the names being thrown out there.

 

[Mamba]

Bynum, Farmar, a draft pick for Bosh ;]

MLE PG/Brown
Kobe/Sasha
Artest/Walton
Bosh/Odom
Gasol/Mbenga

oh yeah ;]

 

[Nikolokolus]

Why would OKC not be on his list? They'd be an instant contender if they got him. I'm not complaining, just sayin.
Westbrook, Durant, Green, Bosh... oh my!
But they'd probably have to give up either/both Westbrook and Green to get Bosh.

OKC would part with Green and probably Harden (plus Ibaka?) for Bosh, but there's no way in hell they give up Westbrook; it would make Bosh's reasons for going there a lot less compelling with him gone.

I do agree that Bosh in OKC would make them an instant contender. Regardless, I think the list is pretty telling; most of those teams are seen as likely landing spots for Lebron or Wade and if you're Bosh do you want to play alongside a small forward like Durant who rarely passes or a wing who plays more like a point guard (Wade and Lebron)? Playing alongside Durant, Bosh would take a hit statistically. From the looks of things he's not exactly thrilled about playing in a small market after 7 or so years in a cosmopolitan city like Toronto.

 

[huevonkiller]

Bynum, Farmar, a draft pick for Bosh ;]

MLE PG/Brown
Kobe/Sasha
Artest/Walton
Bosh/Odom
Gasol/Mbenga

oh yeah ;]

Sasha's contract expires next year. Let's hope we get rid of him or hope he rides the bench. ;]

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I see that Bosch claims he has not limited the number of teams: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi...hs_agent_denies_giving_raptors_list_of_teams/

 

[barfo]

I see that Bosch claims he has not limited the number of teams: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi...hs_agent_denies_giving_raptors_list_of_teams/

Interesting bit of linkage in there, where bosh's tweet links to that story, and the story links to Bosh's tweet. Holy recursion, batman!

barfo

 

[Entity]

I would find it amusing if OKC, the best team with cap space, couldn't land a single star. The price of leaving a good basketball town like Seattle for the middle of nowhere. At least it's not KeyArena!

 

[Driew]

Not sure if this link has been posted but its a good blog about the blazers getting Bosh: http://blogs.bettor.com/NBA-Free-Agent-market-heats-up-Toronto-Raptors-will-lose-Chris-Bosh-a11453

LMA and Rudy for Bosh? Sure why not?

 

[Minstrel]

Not sure if this link has been posted but its a good blog about the blazers getting Bosh: http://blogs.bettor.com/NBA-Free-Agent-market-heats-up-Toronto-Raptors-will-lose-Chris-Bosh-a11453

LMA and Rudy for Bosh? Sure why not?

That would be a no-brainer for Portland. I doubt Toronto would do it, but perhaps they really like Aldridge. Whether Bosh would agree to it is another question entirely.

 

[Draco]

That would be a no-brainer for Portland. I doubt Toronto would do it, but perhaps they really like Aldridge. Whether Bosh would agree to it is another question entirely.

I don't see any way Bosh wants to come to Portland. He'll follow Lebron or else team up with Wade in Miami.

 

[LittleAlex]

I would find it amusing if OKC, the best team with cap space, couldn't land a single star. The price of leaving a good basketball town like Seattle for the middle of nowhere. At least it's not KeyArena!

Part of it is that they are saving their money for the upcoming HUGE salaries for both Durant and Westbrook.