Big Three Opt Out – NBA Roundup

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat's Big 3 are all pending free agents.

Chris Bosh has joined Dwyane (dwayn) Wade and LeBron James in opting out of his contract with Miami. The move was not unexpected and gives the Heat a gigantic amount of financial flexibility to shop with when the free-agent window officially opens at midnight Tuesday.

LeBron James opted out of his contract on Tuesday, and Dwyane (dwayn) Wade did likewise on Saturday. The trio did so to give Heat president Pat Riley a chance to spend the biggest amount of money possible. Although they've opted out of their contracts, none of the three has expressed true interest in leaving the franchise after taking the Heat to four straight NBA Finals.

Reserve guard Norris Cole is the only player from Miami's playoff roster with a completely guaranteed contract for next season.