Ric Bucher Says Portland Is The Best Destination For LeBron This Summer

[BonesJones]

That's an unbiased national source. Said he doesn't expect it to happen but...

It is possible. Through sign and trade or LeBron doing a CP3 type of opt-in-and-trade. (I don't think HOU has the assets to even get CLE to agree to one, and I don't think they can shed enough salary.)

I think we should try. Fuck it, why not.

Do you guys think we could even get a meeting with him? We have a lot to offer IMO.

 

[santeesioux]

Doesn't Lebron really like the city?

 

[julius]

The only way he comes here is if he signs for MLE, which he would never do.

 

[Labinot41]

Stop making me hopes

 

[Chris Craig]

That's an unbiased national source. Said he doesn't expect it to happen but...

It is possible. Through sign and trade or LeBron doing a CP3 type of opt-in-and-trade. (I don't think HOU has the assets to even get CLE to agree to one, and I don't think they can shed enough salary.)

I think we should try. Fuck it, why not.

Do you guys think we could even get a meeting with him? We have a lot to offer IMO.

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[H.C.]

As of right now I don't think Portland would get a meeting with LeBron.
The only thing you can say though.
LBJ joining Portland means he wouldn't have to wait until his team is facing elimination before his starting PG shows up.
Lillard has always shown up for the playoffs.

Portland would need to push GSW hard, to get a chance @ lbj

 

[rotary111]

CJ wouldn't mind going home. Right?

 

[H.C.]

Also, ef that. Not giving up Lillard, CJ, or Nurk if LBJ says he's leaving and he'll go to Portland.

 

[BBert]

So...what did he say? Is there a quote? A link? A twit?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Link or it didn't happen.

 

[LayneStaley]

I’m calling bullshit.

 

[TBpup]

LeBron isn't going anywhere where there are other ball dominant guards. Portland has two of them so that makes it even more remote. A place like LA makes more sense because there are a ton of 3-pt shooters and Ball is a very willing passer that has been improving his shot and isn't a small guard. The idea is fun to think about but Portland doesn't have the money or the type of team that would seem to fit.

 

[BonesJones]

So...what did he say? Is there a quote? A link? A twit?

It was on Fox Sports Radio. I was listening while driving.

 

[BonesJones]

I’m calling bullshit.

On Bucher saying that?

He did. I swear.

 

[LayneStaley]

We have a better shot at Love if LBJ leaves. I prey Zach and a couple firsts would get it done, they would have to take one of the pukes contracts too, but 2 years ain’t that bad for a rebuilding team, esp with 2 firsts.

 

[LayneStaley]

On Bucher saying that?

He did. I swear.

On it ever happening.

 

[BonesJones]

LeBron isn't going anywhere where there are other ball dominant guards. Portland has two of them so that makes it even more remote. A place like LA makes more sense because there are a ton of 3-pt shooters and Ball is a very willing passer that has been improving his shot and isn't a small guard. The idea is fun to think about but Portland doesn't have the money or the type of team that would seem to fit.

I disagree. Dame and CJ have shown to be able to play just as well off the ball as on. LeBron attacking with those two on the wings would be perfect, and Bucher said as much. Portland is the Best fit because it's ball-dominant guards are able and willing to play off the ball. Harden and Paul are meh in that regard. Lonzo? Probably not. We have better shooting than the Lakers, amd Lonzo is horrible of the ball. They have ball dominant players that struggle to play off the ball. (Ingram, Ball, Randle).

Us with LeBron is just as good as Houston with LeBron. We're a better fit.

 

[BonesJones]

On it ever happening.

Oh same, just interesting that a national writer would suggest us for LeBron.

 

[LayneStaley]

Oh same, just interesting that a national writer would suggest us for LeBron.

Yeah I’d have to miss work for week because of permaboner if that happened.

 

[BonesJones]

We wouldn't even need to trade CJ to make it happen. Turner, Harkless, and a combination of 2 or 3 firsts would probably make sense for Cleveland. Or Harkless, Aminu, Leonard, filler, and picks. We have all our picks, and could even take back a bad contract with our TPE to add a pick somewhere along the line.

Basically, we wouldn't need cap space. Wed need to be under the tax to make a sign-and-trade happen but that's definitely possible.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I don't think this would work. He'd take shots away from guys like Aminu and Harkless.

 

[BonesJones]

Yeah I’d have to miss work for week because of permaboner if that happened.

I'd get season tickets. One of my close friends is a huge LeBron (Cleveland) fan and a Portland fan. He wants him to go to Portland so bad.

 

[LayneStaley]

I think love is more realistic if lebron leaves. Not sure how though, god i wish the league would have an amniesty clause one more time!

 

[BonesJones]

I think love is more realistic if lebron leaves. Not sure how though, god i wish the league would have an amniesty clause one more time!

Ahhh, I don't like the idea of him. Somebody like Ilyasova is nearly as valuable as him (better defender, can score on all 3 levels efficiently) and would be much cheaper, healthier, and possibly better in the locker room, and wouldn't require a ton of assets to get. (MLE?)

 

[LayneStaley]

Ahhh, I don't like the idea of him. Somebody like Ilyasova is nearly as valuable as him (better defender, can score on all 3 levels efficiently) and would be much cheaper, healthier, and possibly better in the locker room, and wouldn't require a ton of assets to get. (MLE?)

Fine you convinced me, I’ll take Kawhi instead

 

[BBert]

I'd get season tickets. One of my close friends is a huge LeBron (Cleveland) fan and a Portland fan. He wants him to go to Portland so bad.

If Lebron came to Portland I'd never be able to get into the building tickets would be so hot.

 

[StumptownHoliday]

If Lebron came to Portland I'd never be able to get into the building tickets would be so hot.

This town would be set ABLAZE.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

It would be a great business decision to come to Portland, it gives Lebron the ability to focus on building and expanding his product line with Nike. Jordan earned enough to buy an NBA franchise with the money he earns.

 

[Pinwheel1]

CJ wouldn't mind going home. Right?

Lebron has no intentions on going to a team who has to dump one of their few good players to get him.
He will go to a team who has a roster who can help him compete. cJ ain't going to Cleveland.

 

[BonesJones]

Lebron has no intentions on going to a team who has to dump one of their few good players to get him.
He will go to a team who has a roster who can help him compete. cJ ain't going to Cleveland.

We dont have to dump a good player to get him.