NBA trade and Free Agent rumors (1 Viewer)

[Fez Hammersticks]

Re: Official FA Rumors Thread

I doubt they do. Nobody is going to pay them anything close to what they'll get by opting in.

 

[Boise Blazer]

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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
LeBron James will opt-out of deal, source confirms. He's determined to impose pressure on Miami to improve roster and spend, sources say.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

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Now free agency is getting interesting. He better not just be doing this to make room for Melo.

Bosh and wade aren't opting out of their deals. They won't have room for Melo

 

[Scalma]

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Let's go get lebron.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Re: Official FA Rumors Thread

@the_ironsheik: Wow Lebron you more bald than Iron Sheik and now you fuck the Miami and you cry because you have ass cramp go fuck yourself jabroni

Yeah.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

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I didnt see one and thought that we could use one and this is as good as any to start with:

Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
LeBron James' agent Rich Paul has told Heat LeBron will exercise early termination option

Wow. Forget Melo . . . this is the biggest opt out of the summer. There must be several teams out there with lots of cap space.

Let the Lebron sweepstakes begin!

Prediction: LA or Chicago

 

[cmeese47]

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Lebron to Houston sounds fun, meanwhile Portland should try and get PJ Tucker. Anthony Morrow would also be an option as a shooter off the bench. Someone like Hawes would be nice too.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Re: Official FA Rumors Thread

I doubt they do. Nobody is going to pay them anything close to what they'll get by opting in.

Maybe they opt out and restructure so Miami can bring in Melo and then re-sign Lebron. I can see Wade doing it since he is so committed to the Miami franchise and is tight with Lebron.

 

[illmatic99]

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Thank you, Lebron for putting the NBA back in focus. This draft, the first few weeks of free agency, summer league, and then world championships should still keep the bball news flowing for a few months.

World Cup is fun and all, but I can't follow it for more than this tournament.

 

[illmatic99]

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Maybe they opt out and restructure so Miami can bring in Melo and then re-sign Lebron. I can see Wade doing it since he is so committed to the Miami franchise and is tight with Lebron.

Yup. If they all opt out and take ~10mil/yr, it could be HUGE for Miami. But if it's just Lebron doing the restructuring, while Bosh/Wade still get their 20mil each, it really does nothing for their flexibility.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

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Yup. If they all opt out and take ~10mil/yr, it could be HUGE for Miami. But if it's just Lebron doing the restructuring, while Bosh/Wade still get their 20mil each, it really does nothing for their flexibility.

I agree with you analysis that if Lebron stay depends on if those two opt out or not. Do you know the deadline when they have to make that decision?

 

[illmatic99]

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June 30th I believe.

 

[Boise Blazer]

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Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh still haven't had sit-down to discuss future together, league sources tell Yahoo. Coming soon.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Re: Official FA Rumors Thread

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh still haven't had sit-down to discuss future together, league sources tell Yahoo. Coming soon.

That's rude of them not to include Oden.

 

[BBert]

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Alex Kennedy: Jameer Nelson may be an unrestricted FA this summer. Only $2 mil of his $8 mil salary for next year is guaranteed. Rebuilding Magic may cut.

And...Olshey ready to pounce. This is what I'm talking about. One man's trash is another man's treasure. There will be plenty of teams letting go of players we could use. I hope Olshey can find a way to get involved in some of this action.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Re: Official FA Rumors Thread

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source...--chris-bosh-to-discuss-future-161349489.html

The most intriguing move on the mind of James and his camp, sources told Yahoo Sports, would be a sign-and-trade scenario with the Los Angeles Clippers in which James could play with close friend Chris Paul and under president-coach Doc Rivers. Nevertheless, Miami has remained the primary consideration for James, sources said. He wants to see Riley's plans for improving the roster.

As for sign-and-trade scenarios, in which Riley would have to assist James in getting his maximum financial payout with a new team, the organization has been privately adamant that they'd never do it, league sources said. If James wanted to force his way to the Clippers, he'd have to create the fear within Miami that it could lose him for nothing to a team with the salary cap space to sign him.

 

[cmeese47]

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Lebron too Houston makes too much sense. A line up of Beverly, Harden, Parsons, James and Howard is clearly the best in the NBA.

Since Parsons cap hold is so small if they can deal Lin and Asik for cap space and find a taker for Jones or Montejunas they can offer Lebron 19 million pay Parsons whatever with his Bird rights and then still have a room level exception to add a bench piece and then they can add all the ring seeking vets they want at the min.

 

[craigehlo]

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I'd love for the Heat to play hardball and lose LBJ for nothing. Then all they can do with the cap space is to sign Lance Stephenson to a huge contract.

 

[ant]

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With Lebron's opt out, and everyone dreaming of scooping up both James and Melo, lots of team are going to be trying to dump salary, which means lots of opportunities to nab some quality players. Wish we had more flexibility.

On a side note, I saw ESPN reporting that Lakers were among those fantasizing about pairing Lebron, Melo and Kobe, and that they could use their 7th to entice someone to take Nash's salary off their hands...My fantasy trade is move LA to Cleveland for #1 and enough free capspace to take Nash and #7, then build around Damian with Wiggens and BPA at #7. Cleveland could even force us to take back Bennett, and we would have the all-Canada team.

 

[craigehlo]

Re: Official FA Rumors Thread

they can deal Lin and Asik for cap space

What team in the NBA would do this without at least getting Parsons back? Taking on Houston's bench player that are paid like rotation players is just nuts.

 

[RR7]

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What team in the NBA would do this without at least getting Parsons back? Taking on Houston's bench player that are paid like rotation players is just nuts.

I can see a team taking Asik without much incentive, he's a quality C that could start for a lot of teams.
Lin, I think they'd need to add value. Their pick, future pick/picks, Jones, Montiejunas, etc.

 

[cmeese47]

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Imagine if they signed Pierce with the room exception. They could bring in Ray Allen, and Elton brand at the min maybe Hinrich too.

That would be
Beverly
Hinrich
Harden
Allen
Parsons
Pierce
James
Brand
Howard
And either Jones, Montejunas or pick #25 someone like Mitch McGary

That team would be a title contender for sure.

 

[HailBlazers]

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And...Olshey ready to pounce. This is what I'm talking about. One man's trash is another man's treasure. There will be plenty of teams letting go of players we could use. I hope Olshey can find a way to get involved in some of this action.

Ooo yea, Jameer would be a great get.

 

[Stevenson]

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I heard from a source that the Blazers are actively trying to buy into the first round, probably a mid to late pick. PA loves the draft too much to be left out, and Olshey likes this draft.

 

[Stevenson]

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On a side note, I saw ESPN reporting that Lakers were among those fantasizing about pairing Lebron, Melo and Kobe,.

That sounds like the Karl Malone, Shaq, Kobe, Gary Payton fiasco. It's great to team up great players, but they have to fit together. That is the genius of what Pat Riley did - Wade, LeBron, and Bosh all complement each other (pretty) well.

Real NBA is different than fantasy league NBA.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

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I heard from a source that the Blazers are actively trying to buy into the first round, probably a mid to late pick. PA loves the draft too much to be left out, and Olshey likes this draft.

Glad to hear this as there has been very little talk (rumors) with regard to the Blazers this summer. I like Olshey's style of keeping his hand close to his chest and not letting much leak out, but it kills me as a Blazer fan.

Let see what Olshey can do. With limited roster spots and cap room and not many players on the bench with apparent value, it doesn't seem like he has much to work with besides Allen being a deep pocket owner.

 

[santeesioux]

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I have no doubt we'll have a pick in the draft. Maybe clear some guys like Claver for more roster space while we're at it?

 

[santeesioux]

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Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 1m
One source insists nothing imminent, but I'm told Pistons and Kings have discussed a trade that would send Josh Smith to Sacramento

Sactown still wants ALL the 3-4 swing men, even though it's a different regime.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

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With LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony officially opting out of their contracts, multiple teams have begun the process of exploring roster moves that would create sufficient salary-cap space to try to sign 2014's marquee free agents in tandem this summer, according to sources close to the situation

Teams with cap space have incredible leverage this summer.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

It would really suck if all this turned into . . . Lebron, Melo, Wade and Bosh in Miami next year.