"Mike Miller is in Akron, Ohio, today to participate in the LeBron James Skills Academy, where Miller plans on playing a few pick up games with his friend and possible future teammate. Miller has emerged as a surprisingly hot free agent commodity this summer, with several teams viewing him as a perimeter shooter and playmaker that would be an ideal fit to pair with the likes of frequent slashers James or Dwyane Wade. That is, if Miller shoots. Miller was the first player to meet with the New York Knicks and has also sat down with the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and reportedly, the Los Angeles Lakers. Miller's family resides in Los Angeles, so it makes sense for him to talk with those teams, although the Lakers are likely out of the picture after signing former Maryland standout Steve Blake to a four-year, $16 million deal. Cleveland is definitely an option for Miller if James decides to return, and the Cavaliers reached out to his representatives last Thursday. You also can't discount the fact that Miller likes James and shares the same agent as Antawn Jamison. Jamison, you'll remember, helped make Miller's adjustment to Washington a little easier last season when he let his teammates know that it was okay if Miller wore James's signature shoe last season despite the rivalry between the two teams. Miller would probably consider signing for a deal in the range of the mid-level exception (starting at about $5.8 million), especially if it puts him closer to his desired goal of playing for a winning organization for really the first time in his career. The Wizards could assist Miller in getting more money if they can work out a sign-and-trade deal with some of the teams that interest him. While Miller has stated that he is open to returning, the Wizards are willing to accept his departure for a team better positioned to contend. " http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2010/07/mike-miller-in-ohio-getting-pl.html
