The Baseline: Dwyane Wade to the Bulls & Summer League impressions

The summer continues to provide hot news in the association and The Baseline boys are keeping you refreshed with our takes and analysis courtesy of Fan Essentials. On this week’s show:

The Breakdown:

• Dwyane Wade bolts for the Chicago Bulls. How does this move impact Pat Riley and the Miami Heat? Is Hassan Whiteside ready for prime time? How will Fred Hoiberg manage the spacing problem that comes with a lineup featuring Wade, Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo? We debate this stunning development and the fall out for each team

The Drop

• Summer League first impressions. Do Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram have the makings of franchise players? How are second year guys like Trey Lyles, D’Angelo Russell and Cameron Payne handling the experience on their next go round.

Coast to Coast

• James Harden signs extension with the Rockets
• Pau Gasol to Spurs
• Festus Ezeli to Blazers
• Allen Crabbe will remain with the Blazers
• Jared Sullinger‘s rights were renounced by the Celtics