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Feb 15, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; NBA former player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during the NBA All Star skill contest at Smoothie King Center.

Even late in the free-agency period, there are a number of available players who could still make a big impact for the upcoming year.

The Kevin Love saga will last at least another four weeks or so. The two teams primarily rumored to be in hot pursuit of the Minnesota Timberwolves star - the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers - have agreed to terms with key pieces who would reportedly be included in the deal.

Jun 10, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Ray Allen reacts during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena.

When superstar forward LeBron James decided to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, many NBA fans began to doubt the future of the Miami Heat organization.

The NBA draft has come and gone, the summer league has concluded and the free-agency frenzy has tempered.

Another veteran shooter in Ray Allen is joining LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers after choosing to play one more year over retirement.

Nov 27, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena.

Lewis, 34, who earlier this month left the Heat to sign a one-year, $1.4 million veteran-minimum contract with the Dallas Mavericks , on Wednesday had that Mavericks contract voided when his physical showed the need for knee surgery.

He was the Miami Heat 's "sine qua non." The straw that stirred the drink. The indispensable component.

With most of the high-profile free agents already off the market, NBA teams can start looking for smaller pieces who can make an impact in the upcoming seasons.

It's quite a time to be Ray Allen. The 39 year old free agent is mulling his options during this offseason.

LeBron James is a true physical specimen, but his brain is what's made him the player he is today.

Andrew Wiggins came to summer league to get an early education on the NBA game, from playing against better competition to learning about what his new coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers will demand of him as a pro.

Of course, it all started with LeBron James returning home with his well-penned Sports Illustrated essay , and it continued with James Jones and Mike Miller continuing the exodus up north of former Miami Heat players.

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JULY 19-20 - FILE - In this May 23, 2013, file photo, Miami Heat players, from left, Chris Bosh, LeBron James, Ray Allen and Dwyane Wade wait for the start of overtime during Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Indiana Pacers in Miami.

A week has passed since LeBron James 's latest decision, and Miami couldn't be more grateful to be rid of a vile character.

With a number of large developments surrounding the team over the summer thus far, there's been a palpable sense of excitement among Jazz fans and media alike.

Nov 20, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward James Jones reacts after he shot a three pointer against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center.