Back in April, much to everyone's surprise, the Miami Heat reportedly considered signing free agent Eddy Curry.

The massive center -- who reportedly weighs well above 300 pounds and has dealt with financial problems off the court -- has played in just 10 games combined since the 2007-2008 season. He's a giant red flag in every sense of the word.

Nevertheless, on Sunday, HoopsWorld.com reported and the Sun-Sentinel confirmed that the Heat will give Curry another look in a workout this week.

A source familiar with the situation confirmed Sunday to the Sun Sentinel that veteran center Eddy Curry has been working with the Miami Heat in recent days, as the Heat look at free-agent options.

By league rules, teams cannot currently work out free agents who finished the season on an NBA roster. Workouts of those types of free agents cannot begin until July 1, when a lockout is expected to be imposed, shutting down all league activity.
Given the expected turnover on their roster, the Heat, despite coming within two wins of the 2011 NBA title, are beggars when it comes to the center position and can't be choosers. They must explore all options -- including Curry -- as they look to address a frontline that was filled with aging vets last season.

Aside from Joel Anthony, who was solid once he took on the starting role in the postseason, the Heat have 36-year-old Zydrunas Ilgauskas and rookie Dexter Pittman on the roster for next season. Ilgauskas recently exercised his option to return next season but is closing in on retirement quickly. Pittman played just 11 minutes for Miami this season, although his role is sure to increase, at least to some degree, next season.

Complicating matters is the uncertain nature of the NBA's labor situation. If Miami knew for sure that there will be a mid-level exception in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement, they could be reasonably certain of acquiring a solid center in free agency. Those details are up in the air, though, and with so much money committed to LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the Heat are left to explore every possible veteran's minimum option in the even the league does move towards more of a hard cap system.

That's where Curry comes in. A cast-off and laughingstock for years now, it would be nice to see him add another chapter to his NBA career. More importantly, he would be a great new character in the South Beach sitcom/soap opera.

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93BUICK wrote:I wonder if they'll center the offense around him.

Uptown wrote:The Heat definitely need a big up front, but Curry's skillset doesn't really help them much. Heat need someone to defend the basket and rebound two things Curry does not do. No way do I see Lebron and Wade standing around while Curry pounds the rock then lowers his shoulder and bowls over defenders.

Can he even get up and down the floor any more? The guy is already 80+ lbs overweight. HE will need to be pulled after the first two possessions, plus he has a heart condition. This is a seriously bad idea.

TheGame wrote:The sad thing is the dude is only like 27 years old. I think a year without getting a fat multi-million dollar check might light a fire under his butt as he realizes he is about to go the way of A. Walker and be broke before he is 32.

I thought he was already pretty much broke.

The sad thing is that he may only get a contract offer from the Heat for the vet minimum - that no other team looks to offer more.

CrushAlot wrote:

y2zipper wrote:This'll be Zach Randolph all over again: they'll sign him, and he'll be a dominant force inside, then when he leads them to a playoff run somebody'll post a thread here ranting about how we should have kept him...

I don't think so. Randolph was a very good player in NY and just matured. Curry seems done to me. Unless you are competing for the see saw championship I don't think you want him on your team.

pwnage!

jrodmc wrote:

martin wrote:why the crap would LeBron want to play with Curry?

Le King is obviously going to open a chain of steakhouses. Eddy will be touring the nation, dressed as an Angus steak.

In addition to being a 4th quarter killer (of his own team!), he has an incredible eye for BBall talent!