NBA trade and Free Agent rumors

[Pinwheel1]

Because the clippers can't sign him so they would have to do a sign and trade and the salaries would have to match up

Griffin, Barnes and Dudley = 25 million.

 

[Scalma]

Griffin, Barnes and Dudley = 25 million.

Why would lebron want to go to the clippers with no griffin?? How is that better than Portland with Lillard and aldridge? Lillard Matthews aldridge lebron lopez> paul lebron jordan, whatever

 

[craigehlo]

CP3, Collison
JJredick, Crawford, Green
LeBron, Bullock, Turk, Granger
Glen Davis
Jordan, Hollins

That lineup isn't beating the Spurs. I'd possibly favor the Thunder over them depending on off season moves.

Also, Collison and Big Baby are free agents not guaranteed to return to the Clipps.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

If LeBron is going to go anywhere it probably ought to be to Cleveland and give something back to that organization and fan base. Their is still unfinished business there and the roster I think can be better than anyone he was ever on in Cleveland after this summer.

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[Hobbesarable]

If LeBron is going to go anywhere it probably ought to be to Cleveland and give something back to that organization and fan base. Their is still unfinished business there and the roster I think can be better than anyone he was ever on in Cleveland after this summer.

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He doesn't strike me as a sentimental kind of person.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

He doesn't strike me as a sentimental kind of person.

That you and I know of.

It would not surprise me to see him go back to Cleveland. I think there is unfinished business there.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Why would lebron want to go to the clippers with no griffin?? How is that better than Portland with Lillard and aldridge? Lillard Matthews aldridge lebron lopez> paul lebron jordan, whatever

The article says this:

One official said James really liked Rivers and was good friends with Clippers point guard Chris Paul.

Another official said James’ wife, Savannah, really loved Los Angeles, and that her preference would be for her husband to play for the Clippers rather than the Lakers if he decided to leave.

But like you said, whatever. There are so many possible situations when it comes to Lebron and heis likely re-signing with the heat anyways. I do hope he stays in the east.

 

[Hobbesarable]

That you and I know of.

It would not surprise me to see him go back to Cleveland. I think there is unfinished business there.

He chose a path of least resistance in Miami with Wade and Bosh. He may choose that path again (that could be with a different team).

 

[Pinwheel1]

Why would lebron want to go to the clippers with no griffin?? How is that better than Portland with Lillard and aldridge? Lillard Matthews aldridge lebron lopez> paul lebron jordan, whatever

I didn't say it was better than Portland. But I think it is more appealing to Miami.

Plus you have to add the doc rivers factor now that he is running the show. I am sure he will sell him on adding more players.

 

[Denny Crane]

Re: NBA trade rumors

#16/#19/Snell/Gibson for Love?

Not only is it ridiculous and insulting, I think Chicago is just trolling Saunders.

Denny, defend this absurd offer.

Token offer. I don't see it as something Minny would consider.

 

[Pinwheel1]

That lineup isn't beating the Spurs. I'd possibly favor the Thunder over them depending on off season moves.

Also, Collison and Big Baby are free agents not guaranteed to return to the Clipps.

New owner with deep pockets and LeBron coming to town, why would they leave? Collison is a LA boy and Big Baby would be guaranteed minutes. But it would not surprise me in that scenario if one of the two Laker free agents switched teams without changing cities. Gasol would fit in nicely with CP3 and Lebron and Jordon. (Hill would be another option for the MLE)

All I am saying is that I am concerned that the Clippers could be a player in the LeBron sweepstakes. And it would not take much to fill out the roster.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

@SamAmicoFSO: Sense is, despite buzz, Cavs not close to deal they like. Told they could be really busy Thursday night, "or it may be nothing."

I love and HATE this time of year.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Dwight Jaynes: "The Blazers could look to make a move into the draft.

....or they may not, sources tell CSNW.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Dwight Jaynes: "The Blazers could look to make a move into the draft.

....or they may not, sources tell CSNW.

Now there's a hell of a piece of breaking news......They may move into the draft but they may not.

 

[Rhal]

@SamAmicoFSO: Sense is, despite buzz, Cavs not close to deal they like. Told they could be really busy Thursday night, "or it may be nothing."

I love and HATE this time of year.

Its like the trade deadline, I love it because lots of "news" comes out and there are so many possible scenarios in the air but then in the end its like an Owen Wilson movie, lots of build up to the showtime then little payoff.

 

[cmeese47]

Re: NBA trade rumors

Token offer. I don't see it as something Minny would consider.

If they added a future 1st round pick it might be something the Wolves would have to consider. 1 good player 1 decent but improving player and 3 first round picks that might be the best offer they get.

 

[H.C.]

Re: NBA trade rumors

If they added a future 1st round pick it might be something the Wolves would have to consider. 1 good player 1 decent but improving player and 3 first round picks that might be the best offer they get.

You're right in one aspect I don't think any team would give that haul for Kevin Love... three first round picks a young player and Gibson....

But where would those picks land? Would they be in the lotto? Chicago has shown the ability to make the playoffs in the east with what... 6? 7? man rotation? I don't know if picks from Chicago are that valuable the T-wolfs because 9 chances out of 10 they won't be lotto picks...
Also that team is about chemistry and working hard... If Love started to blame the team/didn't work hard... Fairly sure Noah would slap Love around a bit.

 

[cmeese47]

So from what I have been seeing Philly is considering dealing MCW to the Lakers for #7 pick in the draft. Which would put them in a nice position to grab 2 big name players in this draft. The goal is to try and get Wiggins and Exum, but they would settle for Wiggins and Smart or Exum and Smart. They will be an interesting team to follow.

 

[cmeese47]

Re: NBA trade rumors

What is going on in Utah, latest rumors I have seen suggest Utah has proposed sending Alec Burks, Favors, #5 for #1 and Jack. That would be a pretty ridiculous haul for Cleveland but one potential hang up would be the Jazz actual pick at #5. It would require Exum, Vonleh or Gordon to be taken at #3 and #4 otherwise they miss out on Embiid.

 

[Blazinaway]

chatter is that it is becoming increasingly possible that Bosh opts out and in addition Zach could opt out in Mem as contract talks have hit a snag. IMO the more higher level FA's there are the more money goes to those guys then the better pickings for our MLE and BAE money

I now I'm dreaming and it won't happen but how nice would it be to get Hawes for MLE money?

 

[Pinwheel1]

So from what I have been seeing Philly is considering dealing MCW to the Lakers for #7 pick in the draft. Which would put them in a nice position to grab 2 big name players in this draft. The goal is to try and get Wiggins and Exum, but they would settle for Wiggins and Smart or Exum and Smart. They will be an interesting team to follow.

That is a lot of wishful thinking on the part of Laker fans. Makes no sense for Philly unless they really think Smart is better than the rookie of the year MCW.

http://section215.com/2014/06/22/sc...mcw-thad-package-steve-nash-7th-overall-pick/

 

[TBpup]

That is a lot of wishful thinking on the part of Laker fans. Makes no sense for Philly unless they really think Smart is better than the rookie of the year MCW.

http://section215.com/2014/06/22/sc...mcw-thad-package-steve-nash-7th-overall-pick/

They had Exum in and think is can be even better than MCW.

 

[Blazinaway]

They had Exum in and think is can be even better than MCW.

Problem is Exum will "probably" not be there at #7

 

[Pinwheel1]

Problem is Exum will "probably" not be there at #7

Yeah the speculated plan A scenario is not happening (Wiggins and Exum to Philly) so I barely gave that any consideration. The speculated fall back plan of teaming Exum and Smart over Exum and MCW is what I question. If Smart was a better shooter than I could see how he could fit in better with Exum than Williams.

Maybe Philly is high on someone else at #7 (PF to play alongside Noel or maybe they think Embiid will slide to 7? That may work out better for them.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

That you and I know of.

It would not surprise me to see him go back to Cleveland. I think there is unfinished business there.

I do not see Lebron ever forgiving Dan Gilbert.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I do not see Lebron ever forgiving Dan Gilbert.

That has been my argument all along. I don't see LeBron standing on a stage with Gilbert, smiling, shaking hands, and having to relive his embarrassing "decision" moment all over again. Not to mention the "coward" letter. The press would have a field day.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Heat will try to package No. 26 & Norris Cole to get up in the late teens for Napier.

 

[handiman]

Re: NBA trade rumors

Dude, I think if you read his post again, you'll see he's making the same point you are.

Looked and looks like the exact opposite to me.

That has been my argument all along. I don't see LeBron standing on a stage with Gilbert, smiling, shaking hands, and having to relive his embarrassing "decision" moment all over again. Not to mention the "coward" letter. The press would have a field day.

You're right, I'm calling it now: LeBron's opt-out was just the first domino to fall. His real objective is to buy the Cavs and be player/coach/owner.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
Kings have announced they've extended a qualifying offer to Isaiah Thomas, making him a restricted free agent.

 

[OregonHuskerMan]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 9m
Tremendous traffic for Denver's pick at No. 11. Rivals executives believe GM Tim Connelly in a deal-making mode on it.