By Chris Perkins Wednesday, September 24, 2008,
Stephon Marbury won’t be with the Heat anytime soon. And that’s good because it’d be a huge mistake for Miami.
New York president Donnie Walsh said Tuesday night his somewhat troubled point guard is going to camp with the Knicks, ending speculation “Starbury” would have the final year of his contract (about $21 million) bought out, become an unrestricted free agent, and sign with the Heat for the veteran’s minimum (about $1.3 million).
Of course, Marbury, who reportedly has caused a rift in the lockerroom because of his antics, could still have his contract bought out later in training camp or during the season. And Miami could still be a destination.
About the only thing Marbury would do with the Heat is stunt the development of the current trio of point guards — Marcus Banks, Chris Quinn and rookie Mario Chalmers. If Starbury had a good season with Miami he’d likely either leave for more money (thus stunting the trio’s development) or demand a lot more money from Miami (thus forcing the Heat to release him after one season).
If the Heat can resist the tempation to flirt with Indiana’s troubled Jamaal Tinsley, who might soon be available via contract buyout, it would cap a relatively successful off-season (drafting Chalmers, re-signing Quinn) in the point guard market
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