Source: Amare Doesn't Want To Play In Cleveland

[MK2V1GP]

Dang. If CLE was gonna make a big move, I wanted it to be this b/c I know for sure it would've been a failure. If they get Jamison or Murphy, they'll be practically unbeatable.

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With Wade, it would be more of a Stockton/Malone co-ownership of the team b/c Wade is not the face LeBron is. (Amar'e would be Stockton, slightly less credit but still identified as half the heart and soul of the team)

LeBron would get all the credit and Amar'e would be a Pippen that never gets the credit he would deserve.

he still doesn't get credit in phoenix and its supposed to be a stockton malone relationship with nash. He is always going to be the guy people say would be nothing without the other star.

[kentatm]

Dang. If CLE was gonna make a big move, I wanted it to be this b/c I know for sure it would've been a failure. If they get Jamison or Murphy, they'll be practically unbeatable.

before you get yourself bent out of shape, do consider that Jamison was a 6th man on Dallas b/c his defense was horrid. This was on a NELLIE coached team that was using Antoine Walker as a center at the time.

[BFRESH44]

I believe the 'percevied credit' of the potential sucess, and where would the majority of it fall or him wanting more spotlight and all that other nonsense means absolutelty nothing. No merit. I don't think there is no substance in that.

Again, STAT just wants to play at the CRIB.

Among the teams still discussing a potential trade with the Suns are the Miami Heat, which brought a smile to his face Friday. If the Heat can't trade for him now, they are expected to aggressively chase him this summer when free agency opens. They will have the salary cap space to add a maximum salaried player. And if they can't lure LeBron James from Cleveland, they will be pursuing both Stoudemire and Toronto forward Chris Bosh.

"A lot of teams out there appreciate my skills, but I'm from Florida. That's my home, that's where my AAU team is. That's where my fan base is,'' he said. "It would be great (to play there).''

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/02/12/s...hoenix-ending/

That's a direct per from his mouth, enough said. He's going to test free agency this summer regardless(of him being traded). And if Miami offers the max? Yeah, it won't even be much of a race.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

I believe the 'percevied credit' of the potential sucess, and where would the majority of it fall or him wanting more spotlight and all that other nonsense means absolutelty nothing. No merit. I don't think there is no substance in that.

Again, STAT just wants to play at the CRIB.



http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/02/12/s...hoenix-ending/

That's a direct per from his mouth, enough said.

good find.

[Mikaiel]

Link or imma have to call BS.

On Friday when asked which players Stoudemire would pick for a dream lineup he listed: Shaquille O'Neal, James, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Two, of course, play for the Cavs now.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index....trade_rum.html

[RedBlackAttack]

A. Stoudemire did say that his dream starting five would include Shaq and LeBron. I confirmed it with the guys over at RCF.

B. Brian Windhorst has put Finnan in his place...

Contrary to reports, sources say Amar'e Stoudemire has not told Cavs he doesn't want to play in Cleveland.

http://twitter.com/PDcavsinsider

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this is just insane...

[RedBlackAttack]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index....trade_rum.html

Thanks for the backup... Knew I heard it somewhere.

[D-Rose]

woj's twitter

Source close to Stoudemire says he's completely open to Cleveland, loves idea of playing with LBJ and has never indicated otherwise to Cavs.

debunks the first article posted

Source also disputes notion that Stoudemire has any issues with Shaq. So far, Cavs and Stoudemire's reps have had no contact, no dialogue.

so cavs haven't assured amare extension

[ConanRulesNBC]

Yes! This means Amar'e to the Bulls might still happen!

[ctown4eva]

Yes! This means Amar'e to the Bulls might still happen!

You may want to read the rest of the thread before celebrating...

[RedBlackAttack]

Source close to Stoudemire says he's completely open to Cleveland, loves idea of playing with LBJ and has never indicated otherwise to Cavs.

-Adrian Wojnarowski

EDIT: DRose beat me to it.

[BFRESH44]

I'm sure Stoudemire is "open" to being traded anywhere. Being that such a situation is out of his control.

However, he's made it no secret where his PREFERENCE is.

[1~Gibson~1]

-Adrian Wojnarowski

EDIT: DRose beat me to it.

also
http://twitter.com/PDcavsinsider

Contrary to reports, sources say Amar'e Stoudemire has not told Cavs he doesn't want to play in Cleveland.