Ray Allen agrees to join the Miami Heat

Ray Allen has agreed to sign with the Miami Heat. Though the Heat could only offer Allen half of what the Celtics offered – a one year contract for $3 million which isn’t a big deal considering Allen has made over $170 million in his NBA career – Allen reportedly was thinking about the other perks. Golfing and ending his career with a title. But, allegedly the biggest motivator for the move was Allen’s strained relationship with Celtics point guard, Rajon Rondo.

Fans are of course angry, feeling Allen is a “trader” forgetting that Allen’s name has been in the middle of Celtics trade rumors for the past two seasons. This was something Heat GM Pat Riley utilized in his pitch to Ray, never having to hear his name in trade rumors if he signed with the Heat.

“He felt he was getting respect that he hadn’t gotten from [Celtics president] Danny [Ainge] and [coach] Doc [Rivers] anymore,” a source close to him said Friday night. “…The presentation was incredible.”

The Celtics have recently agreed to terms with former Maverick, Jason Terry and are expected to sign Jeff Green to a multi year deal worth $40 million.

Jill Munroe

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

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