re: Greg Oden to host 2 or 3 teams depending on who you ask.

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Greg Oden meets with Erik Spoelstra

ESPN.com reported earlier today that Greg Oden’s camp had narrowed its search down to three teams: the Heat, Spurs, and Pelicans.

Now, reports on twitter are indicating that Oden may be leaning toward signing in Miami:


Erik Spoelstra and Greg Oden met today, as the free agent center’s decision nears.

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) July 23, 2013

While New Orleans has reportedly offered Oden $3 million annually (about twice as much as what Miami and San Antonio would offer), the 25-year-old appears more interested in the idea of playing for a contender.

With the money saved from amnestying Mike Miller’s contract last week, the Heat, in theory, can afford to sign Oden and still save money from what they paid in last season’s luxury tax.

If Erik Spoelstra can convince Oden to sign in Miami, the Heat would potentially have the steal of free agency. Oden, if healthy, would instantly move ahead of Joel Anthony and Juwan Howard in the Heat’s big man rotation.

Scouts have remained impressed with Oden’s conditioning in recent workouts.

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