Rumors started flying out of Cleveland this morning — with apparently some local writer “confirming” it — that Ray Allen had signed with LeBron James and the Cavaliers and would soon join the team in training camp.
Nope.
Not yet anyway.
My sources said there was nothing there as of this morning (hence no stories at PBT), something just a number of respected NBA writer also tweeted out. But internet rumors have more lives and improbably comebacks than Freddy Krueger. So now Allen’s agent Jim Tanner of Tandem Sports tweeted out this statement.
Amid continued rumors and having spoken with Ray today, let me be very clear... (cont. 1/2)
— TANDEM (@_tandemse) October 7, 2014
Ray’s position has not changed. Ray has not decided if he will play this season nor has he signed w/ the @Cavs (2/2)
— TANDEM (@_tandemse) October 7, 2014
If Allen signs anywhere it will be with Cleveland, to chase a ring with LeBron.
But as far back as this summer I had heard Allen was undecided on whether he wanted to go through the grind again, and if he wanted to leave his Miami-based life and family to chase a third ring at age 39. He might, but it was far from a sure thing with a lot of factors he had to consider. Allen’s skills showed decline last season but he can still make the corner three like it’s a layup.
Don’t be shocked if Allen waits until mid-season, skipping the grind of training camp and games in 2014, jumping on board for the second half of the season and the playoffs. That option is certainly in front of him, he’s not coming back for the cash.
