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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.

Longtime Miami Heat forward James Jones has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cavaliers, opting to play in Cleveland with LeBron James.

Lance Stephenson leaves Pacers for Hornets Lance Stephenson leaves Pacers for Hornets Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://press.sn/1mO2Gxf Lance Stephenson drives by Ray Allen during the Eastern Conference Finals.

The dominoes have in fact fallen, and most of the prized assets on the NBA free-agent market have been claimed.

LeBron James attracts talent. Players, especially veterans who are more worried about winning titles than money, know that playing alongside him often equates to their best chance at a championship.

It is a testament to just how much talent was available around the NBA during the 2014 offseason that most of the big names have made their decisions and impact guys like Ray Allen could still be switching jerseys before the 2014-15 campaign kicks off.

Heading into his age-39 season, Allen is a free agent adrift, drawing interest from a handful of teams looking for marksmanship on the cheap as he contemplates retirement as an alternative to carrying on.

The roster the 2014-15 Miami Heat will try to win a fifth straight Eastern Conference championship with is coming into focus.