Camby, the former New York Knick, is looking for a salary of at least $3 million. This knocks the Heat out of the running unless they can secure a sign and trade deal with the Houston Rockets. The Rockets, who still have the rights to Camby, are not interested in a deal with Miami, but have expressed interest with a similar deal with the Knicks.
The Knicks would be using either a sign and trade deal or a mid level exception to sign Camby, with the other likely being used on newly acquired Jason Kidd.
Miami Heat executive Pat Riley was the brains behind the Big 3 in Miami Heat that led to a Championship. Recently, he convinced Ray Allen to take less money to accept a deal with the Heat. The Heat only have about $1.4 million, as the veteran minimum, to offer to Camby. Can Riley convince Camby to come to Miami with a shot at a repeat Championship?
Marcus Camby was scheduled to meet with the Heat on Saturday and the Knicks on Sunday. Wednesday marks the official start of free agency, but Camby may make a decision and announcement prior to that day.
No comments:
Post a Comment