The Miami HEAT and Chris Bosh have not been on good terms since Bosh’s third blood clot episode forced the HEAT to part ways with the all-star center. There was acrimony and disdain from the Bosh camp, but the HEAT held their position that it was too risky to play Bosh again.
It looks like Bosh has finally come around and has agreed to a deal with the HEAT and the NBA, that would allow him to play again if he chooses without his salary counting against the HEAT salary cap.
This Just In: The Heat, Chris Bosh and the NBPA have tentatively agreed to a resolution that would allow all parties to move on. pic.twitter.com/k6qRX4Io7s
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 24, 2017
Here are details on the deal according to Barry Jackson from the Miami Herald:
But the source who’s associated with an NBA team reiterated on that day, and again on Tuesday, that Bosh has told people a verbal agreement is in place and he’s happy with the outcome. The agreement has reached the highest level of the league’s office, according to the source.
The Heat is optimistic that because of a change in the labor agreement, its parting with Bosh not only would clear his $25.3 million salary off next year’s cap, but would permanently remove his $52.1 million in remaining salary from the cap even if he resumes his career elsewhere. Bosh will receive all $52 million still due, with insurance covering a substantial part of that.
What is not clear is if Chris Bosh will actually make a comeback attempt. Bosh will collect $52 million whether he plays another basketball game or not, so his desire to play will depend on the love for the game. If he does decide to return, flip the pages and check out some teams where he would make a huge impact.