A. Sherrod Blakely thinks he's going to Miami
It may be true, but at the time Blakely also said he believed that KG was going to retire.
It is true that everyone believes that Ray will go to Miami, also on ESPN, NBA writer JA Adande.
That's great news for us...best sign that Ray is staying!!
The may be right, but I feel like none of these so-called experts are actually addressing any of the specifics of the situation.
1) The Celtics are offering twice as much money as Miami.
2) Ray probably has a better chance to start here than he does in Miami (there's a good chance Bradley isn't going to be ready to start the season, all but guaranteeing Ray will start).
3) By going to Miami, Ray will essentially be admitting that he's a role player. There'll be no more Big Three or Core Four. He'll now be a bench player and spot up jump shooter.
4) Ray would have to leave his home in New England where his family lives.
This reminds me a lot of the BS last time around, when the media ignored all the facts (cap space, etc.) and just based their rumors off of which teams talked about wanting Ray the most.