NEW YORK: The agent for Miami Heat stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade refuted a report yesterday that his clients were prepared to take significant pay cuts, which would free up some salary for general manager Pat Riley to use to improve the roster.
The (Portland) Oregonian had reported Bosh was expected to sign a five-year deal worth $11m for the first year of the deal while Wade would sign a four-year deal that starts at $12m for the first season.
But agent Henry Thomas said the report was inaccurate and that both players will be paid more. If that is the case, the Heat will wind up with quite a bit less than the reported $12m to use on improving the roster.
LeBron James is demanding a maximum contract, which should pay the superstar in the neighbourhood of $22m.
The Heat is expected to target free agent guard Kyle Lowry of Toronto or free agent centre Marcin Gortat of the Washington side.
Free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony arrived amid fanfare in Chicago as he began his tour to possibly find a new team.
The Bulls welcomed the seven-time All-Star to the Windy City with signs at the United Center.
After his trip to Chicago, Anthony reportedly will head to Texas on Wednesday to meet with the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks.
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