Ray Allen will take less money for a chance at another NBA championship.

Allen told the Miami Heat on Friday night that he intends to accept their contract offer and leave Boston after five seasons, even though the Celtics could pay him about twice as much as the reigning NBA champions will be able to next season. Miami could only offer Allen the mini mid-level, worth about $3 million for next season.

Heat owner Micky Arison tweeted the news just after 9:30 p.m. - or about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in Europe, where Arison has been for several days.

''I was just woken up with great news,'' Arison wrote. ''Welcome to the family (hash)20.''

Arison got the word from Heat President Pat Riley, who made Allen the team's top free-agent priority, especially in recent days. Allen arrived in Miami on Thursday for a visit, went to dinner with Riley, coach Erik Spoelstra, team executive Alonzo Mourning and others Thursday night, then left Friday to presumably decide his future.

Hours later, the choice was made. Allen's agent, James Tanner, confirmed the decision to The Associated Press not long after Arison's tweet.

Allen cannot officially sign until Wednesday because of the league's moratorium.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/Ray-Allen-chooses-to-sign-with-Miami-Heat-070612

I never thought I'd see the day when someone would leave the Celtics for the Heat. lol

Ray Allen will take less money for a chance at another NBA championship.

Allen told the Miami Heat on Friday night that he intends to accept their contract offer and leave Boston after five seasons, even though the Celtics could pay him about twice as much as the reigning NBA champions will be able to next season. Miami could only offer Allen the mini mid-level, worth about $3 million for next season.

Heat owner Micky Arison tweeted the news just after 9:30 p.m. - or about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in Europe, where Arison has been for several days.

''I was just woken up with great news,'' Arison wrote. ''Welcome to the family (hash)20.''

Arison got the word from Heat President Pat Riley, who made Allen the team's top free-agent priority, especially in recent days. Allen arrived in Miami on Thursday for a visit, went to dinner with Riley, coach Erik Spoelstra, team executive Alonzo Mourning and others Thursday night, then left Friday to presumably decide his future.

Hours later, the choice was made. Allen's agent, James Tanner, confirmed the decision to The Associated Press not long after Arison's tweet.

Allen cannot officially sign until Wednesday because of the league's moratorium.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/Ray-Allen-chooses-to-sign-with-Miami-Heat-070612


I just read about this on espn.I kind of figured that it was going to happen.After the Celtics picked up the Jet Jason Terry.Should make for a great rivalry next year.So,many great teams.Only thing i can say is i hope with everything i can that the celtics make him regret it.

I predict repeat for the Heat.

I predict repeat for the Heat.



They got a great shot at doing just that.But it won't be easy.I will wait before i make any predictions.Football hasn't even started yet lol.I'm waiting for my fantasy draft tonight.

I predict repeat for the Heat.



They got a great shot at doing just that.But it won't be easy.I will wait before i make any predictions.Football hasn't even started yet lol.I'm waiting for my fantasy draft tonight.

Ray Allen will take less money for a chance at another NBA championship.

Allen told the Miami Heat on Friday night that he intends to accept their contract offer and leave Boston after five seasons, even though the Celtics could pay him about twice as much as the reigning NBA champions will be able to next season. Miami could only offer Allen the mini mid-level, worth about $3 million for next season.

Heat owner Micky Arison tweeted the news just after 9:30 p.m. - or about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in Europe, where Arison has been for several days.

''I was just woken up with great news,'' Arison wrote. ''Welcome to the family (hash)20.''

Arison got the word from Heat President Pat Riley, who made Allen the team's top free-agent priority, especially in recent days. Allen arrived in Miami on Thursday for a visit, went to dinner with Riley, coach Erik Spoelstra, team executive Alonzo Mourning and others Thursday night, then left Friday to presumably decide his future.

Hours later, the choice was made. Allen's agent, James Tanner, confirmed the decision to The Associated Press not long after Arison's tweet.

Allen cannot officially sign until Wednesday because of the league's moratorium.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/Ray-Allen-chooses-to-sign-with-Miami-Heat-070612



NBA Is a DIRTY BUSINESS

I predict repeat for the Heat.


I want Ray Allen to FAIL LOL

I want Ray Allen to FAIL LOL


LOL I would love nothing more.Than to see the Celtics beat the Heat in the playoffs next year.I would litterally jump for joy.

LOL I would love nothing more.Than to see the Celtics beat the Heat in the playoffs next year.I would litterally jump for joy.


That is such a B*TCH A$$ move by Ray Allen. He could have went anywhere else but the HEAT. Dirty Business=lol

That is such a B*TCH A$$ move by Ray Allen. He could have went anywhere else but the HEAT. Dirty Business=lol


Yeah,it was a punk move.No loyalty for sure.I would never leave my team.For the team that beat us.That's cold as ice.

Yeah,it was a punk move.No loyalty for sure.I would never leave my team.For the team that beat us.That's cold as ice.


A friend of mine was saying he left because he didn't get along with Rondo

A friend of mine was saying he left because he didn't get along with Rondo


That could be true.I haven't heard much about it yet.

A friend of mine was saying he left because he didn't get along with Rondo


Yeah, I heard the same thing. Who's beating the Heat Now? Nobody...LOL

Yeah, I heard the same thing. Who's beating the Heat Now? Nobody...LOL

Nobody in the East that's for sure

Nobody in the East that's for sure


The west isn't really doing anything either. Aside from the Lakers getting Steve Nash.

The west isn't really doing anything either. Aside from the Lakers getting Steve Nash.


Well you still have to throw OKC in the mix along with the lakers, spurs, and Rockets.

That's not true Boston or Chicago could still beat them.And i would favor them.

Well you still have to throw OKC in the mix along with the lakers, spurs, and Rockets.


What did they do to shore up their rosters???

In the west Lakers,Spurs,Okc,Minnesota,Clips and my Blazers could all challenge.

That's not true Boston or Chicago could still beat them.And i would favor them.


Chicago won't have Derek Rose for a while, so they won't be much of a factor.

What did they do to shore up their rosters???


Houston is about to sign Jeremy Lin, And Asik from the Bulls in addition to the team they already had. They will be a contender

Spurs still have the same big 3 and role players

Chicago won't have Derek Rose for a while, so they won't be much of a factor.


As soon as they do get him back.They will be able to beat the Heat.I think they could of this year.And i still say if Boston was at full strength they would of.Celtics will for sure challenge next year though.They picked up a center and a power forward in the first round of the draft.They also replaced the often injured Ray Allen with Jason Terry.

Houston is about to sign Jeremy Lin, And Asik from the Bulls in addition to the team they already had. They will be a contender

Spurs still have the same big 3 and role players


The Knicks might match the Rockets offer for Lin.

The Knicks might match the Rockets offer for Lin.


I;m still trying to figure out why the Knicks gave 39 year old Jason Kidd a 3 year contract:lol:

The knicks and Nets will be in the conversation as well.Especally if the nets land Dwight Howard.Then it is anybodys game.Knicks are no joke after getting J.Kidd.He's the leader they we're missing.

I;m still trying to figure out why the Knicks gave 39 year old Jason Kidd a 3 year contract:lol:


Yeah, I don't know either. lol

I;m still trying to figure out why the Knicks gave 39 year old Jason Kidd a 3 year contract:lol:



Jason Kidd is still a great passer.And he gets on hot streaks.But J.Kidd is a vetran leader and that's what the knicks need.Kidd will have a lot of weapons to get the ball too in new york.Mainly Melo and Stoudamire.I put kidd in the top 2 or 3 in assists next season.And i put the knicks in the playoffs.With a decent chance at winning a round.

I don't like Solomon but i do agree with you about Jason Kidd hahahahahahahahahahaha. The Knicks shouldn't have signed him to a 3 year contract because he's old. I hope the Knicks resign Jeremy Lin because they need to get rid of their point guard Toney Douglas. Baron Davis is old too and the Knicks need to get rid of him. Plus he's too injury prone. Baron isn't old as Jason but he's injury prone. LOL@Solomon calling the Rockets a contender. Yeah right. They aren't gonna be good for awhile even if they do get Jeremy Lin and Asik from the Bulls. Good move for Miami getting Ray Allen. I thought Ray might retire. Solomon, how you figure the NBA is a dirty business? I don't think what Ray did is dirty. Basketball players don't have to be loyal to a team. They can sign with whatever team they want.

I don't like Solomon but i do agree with you about Jason Kidd hahahahahahahahahahaha. The Knicks shouldn't have signed him to a 3 year contract because he's old. I hope the Knicks resign Jeremy Lin because they need to get rid of their point guard Toney Douglas. Baron Davis is old too and the Knicks need to get rid of him. Plus he's too injury prone. Baron isn't old as Jason but he's injury prone. LOL@Solomon calling the Rockets a contender. Yeah right. They aren't gonna be good for awhile even if they do get Jeremy Lin and Asik from the Bulls. Good move for Miami getting Ray Allen. I thought Ray might retire. Solomon, how you figure the NBA is a dirty business? I don't think what Ray did is dirty. Basketball players don't have to be loyal to a team. They can sign with whatever team they want.


Jason Kidd isn't too old to wipe the floor with most point guards in the nba.Old what are you even babbiling about.Being a little older doesn't mean that you can't still be one of the best.Age is just a number kid.Players get better with experence.Kidds a way better point then Lin ever could hope to be.Even at this age.And unfortanetly Baron is injury prone and out of shape.But ive saw what he can do when he's on his game.He lead the 8th place Warriors passed the Mavs and made them look like a joke in the proccess.Kind of in the same way your comment about thinking Pierce and Garrnett should retire made you look.