LeBron James set up camp in Ohio, Dwyane Wade was preparing for visitors in Chicago and Chris Bosh was having dinner with his family on Wednesday, the final day before the storm of free agency would begin. And yes, in Miami, there's still talk of the three biggest stars in this free agent class joining forces. "That's why the Yankees have been so successful. That's why, traditionally speaking, the Lakers have been successful, traditionally speaking, Boston has been successful, because they put talent on the floor that created championships. Period," Heat legend Alonzo Mourning was saying Wednesday at a "We Want Wade" rally.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW: It's all fair game. After the clock hits 12:01 a.m. in the East, any team can talk to any free agent. Deals can be struck, but nothing can be signed — and therefore official — until July 8. And teams likely won't know their salary-cap number for the coming year until July 7.
MILES SAVED: The Mavericks won't be going to Germany after all. Dirk Nowitzki is coming to them. Nowitzki's people called Mavs president Donnie Nelson to say "stay home" shortly before Nelson was heading to Germany to meet with them. Turns out, Nowitzki will take his first meeting of free agency deep in the heart of Texas, which the Mavs felt was a positive sign he would stay put.
DOC IS IN: The Celtics got the first big win of free agency, hours before free agency started. No tampering, though. Doc Rivers gave the collective Boston fan base a reason to exhale on Wednesday, saying he will be back as Celtics' coach next season — which would indicate that Paul Pierce might be inclined to re-sign as well.
TWEET OF THE DAY: Bosh, on the final hours before it all begins: "The day has been moving extremely slowly. It's always like that when something important is coming up!"
TWEET OF THE DAY PART II: "I opted out of my contract with PHX. Can't wait to see what lies ahead. I had a blast with my teammates last season. What's Next !!" — Amare Stoudemire.
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