Q: I am afraid we might lose Josh Richardson to another team if we don't act soon. I like having a defensive minded guard on the roster. -- Jesus, Miami.
A: The Heat can't lose Richardson to another team as long as they make the required qualifying offer, which they assuredly will. The question is whether the Heat want to make more than the minimal offer, in order to lock Josh up for more than one year. The delay in his signing likely is more of a product of getting the rest of the roster (and payroll and tax) in order before addressing Josh. It's safe to say that he will be viewed as a keeper.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...mi-heat-ask-ira-luxury-tax-s072215-story.html
A: The Heat can't lose Richardson to another team as long as they make the required qualifying offer, which they assuredly will. The question is whether the Heat want to make more than the minimal offer, in order to lock Josh up for more than one year. The delay in his signing likely is more of a product of getting the rest of the roster (and payroll and tax) in order before addressing Josh. It's safe to say that he will be viewed as a keeper.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...mi-heat-ask-ira-luxury-tax-s072215-story.html
