ASK IRA: Will union’s Miami meeting help talks?

Q: Ira, what do you expect from Tuesday’s player meeting in Miami? — Sylvan. A: Plenty of posturing from the union about solidarity. Of course, if there was true solidarity, there would be no need for such displays and instead negotiating sessions could continue in New York. The reality is many of the areas where the players insist they won’t budge are areas where they have to budge. Q: Why are we talking about exhibitions and impossible European contracts? Why aren’t we hearing anything about Wade, James, and Bosh organizing practices with their Heat teammates and getting themselves ready to take that next step whenever this season does get started? — Fil. A: Because they’ll get to that when they feel there is a need. One advantage the Heat have, as a veteran team, is a sense of when it will be time to get to work. If an agreement draws close, Heat players will pick up the process. Q: How many other NBA teams would Joel Anthony start for?  (A...