Figuring Out This NBA Free Agency Mess

It's been 3+ days since NBA free agents have begun negotiating with potential employers. I believe it's been long enough for an update on the goings on with NMV's top 10 available free agents.

1. LeBron James - The crown jewel of this star studded cast has announced that he will stall on announcing anything until after his youth basketball camp concludes Wednesday night. Those who love to speculate as I do, can't consider this as good news for Cleveland fans. However, how the hell do I know? James did meet with the Heat, Nets, Cavaliers, Bulls, Clippers, and Knicks over the weekend, and, while none are currently being ruled out, it looks as if the Cavaliers, Bulls, and Heat are indeed the frontrunners in no particular order. I'm still sticking with my initial prediction in the Bulls.
2. Dwayne Wade - As free agency opened, the one certainty among the Big 3 was that D-Wade was going to resign in Miami even though Wade is from Chicago. Well, maybe not anymore. Wade has been going through an extremely public divorce over the past 3 years, including his ex-wife accusing Wade of transmitting herpes from an extramarital affair and then giving it to her. I don't know if I want this to be true or not, either way it's an awesome story I can tell my grandkids about one of the greatest players of my generation. The point of all of this is, Wade has been awarded temporary full custody of his 2 children while living in Chicago for the past 2 months. Wade has said that he is going to do whatever he can to provide a stable life for his kids. I'm still saying he resigns in Miami.
3. Chris Bosh - The consensus is that Bosh will sign wherever LBJ signs. Sounds simple enough, right? Well it turns out that Bosh is making the most out of this free agent lollapalooza by hiring a camera crew to film a documentary chronicling the entire process. Sounds awesome, huh? Actually it does. I'm going to buy it. I'm a fan. Chicago Bulls' owner Jerry Reinsdorf is not a fan. Reinsdorf was not happy with the cameras in Bosh's meeting with the Bulls as he saw it as a sign of immaturity and questioned Bosh's dedication and ability to take the process seriously. It also left him questioning whether or not he wants to offer a max deal to that kind of guy. I say Bosh doesn't sign unless he's getting the max, and I say Reinsdorf hesitates just enough and Chris Bosh finds himself on South Beach with the newly single Dwayne Wade.
4. Dirk Nowitzki - Dirk agreed to resign with his good buddy Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks earlier today. Shocker.
5. Amare Stoudemire - From the way this article sounds, we shouldn't be surprised if there is an announcement in the next few days stating that Stoudemire and the New York Knicks have agreed to terms. The Knicks are at the top of Amare's list. Amare is near the top of the Knicks' list. Amare and head coach Mike D'Antoni kissed and made up. D'Antoni's system rewards "Im'ma get mine" guys like Amare.
6. Joe Johnson - The Atlanta Hawks are like the guy that was moderately successful with women a long time ago. He dated the one chick that was out of his league (Bob Pettit) and the chick who wore too much make-up and dressed slutty so you thought she was hotter than she really was (Dominique Wilkins), but then went into a really long slump. Then, when he was at his darkest, he met a cute, modest, humble girl who had yet to really blossom (Joe Johnson) and they fell for each other. Slowly other things in his life turned around (Josh Smith, Mike Bibby, Al Horford) and he mostly attributed it to his new girl. Well now their relationship has yet to reach that next level and they both know it's time to move on, but instead he invests everything he has into making it work when we all know it's going to fail miserably. In case, you didn't follow or read the article I went through all the trouble of linking for you, Atlanta signed Joe Johnson to a max deal. Idiots.
7. Carlos Boozer - Surprisingly things have been quiet involving Carlos Boozer. It hasn't been due to a lack of interest, rather the fact that he's not a max deal free agent and he's considered a nice consolation prize to whoever doesn't sign Chris Bosh. In my first predictions I had Bosh signing in Chicago and Boozer in Miami where he makes his offseason home. However, since I now have Bosh signing in Miami, I now have Boozer signing in Chicago with LBJ. Boozer is expected to sign for about $4 million less than Bosh which fits right into Chicago's plans financially as they don't have quite enough to sign 2 max players without moving a little more salary.
8. Rudy Gay - Memphis made it very clear to Rudy, his agent, and any team attempting to sign him as a restricted free agent that they were going to match any and all offers for their SF with loads of offensive potential. Gay and his agent got the message and already agreed to terms to return to the Grizzlies.
9. Paul Pierce - Pierce opted out in hopes of signing one more big contract in his illusive career. Even though he signed for $36 million less than the max he was eligible for, Pierce did quite well for himself by resigning in Boston for $60 million over 4 years. By settling for less money, Pierce left the Celtics with enough money to hopefully resign...
10. Ray Allen - Even after stinking up 6 out of 7 NBA Finals games (4-30 from 3 in every game besides Game 2, and an 0-13 from the field in Game 3), Ray Allen is going to get paid this offseason, and my guess it'll be from either the Celtics or whoever signs LBJ. Originally, I had Ray Ray going to Chicago with LBJ, but now that Paul Pierce took much less money and Doc Rivers has stated he's coming back for one more try at another title, I don't see Allen signing anywhere besides back in Boston.