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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.

The amount of free-agent talent that has already come off the board in the 2014 NBA offseason is dizzying.

Since he arrived in Las Vegas and found out LeBron James was coming to Cleveland with him, Wiggins has heard his name brought up in possible trade scenarios as the Cavaliers pursue Minnesota All-Star Kevin Love.

Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Ray Allen and Miami Heat forward Rashard Lewis defend during the second half in game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena on May 14, 2014 in Miami, FL, USA.

Ray Allen of the Miami Heat reacts after making a three pointer against the Indiana Pacers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 28, 2014.

Initial thoughts were that Miami would be out of championship contention for a few years after LeBron James's decision to depart homeward.