LeBron Free Agency 2010

Post #541 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 11:04 pm

They seem to think that Amare alone makes them better than us. I guess I'll never understand Knick fan logic. They clearly don't understand how big a gap there was between us and them last year.

heathmalc · Post #542 » by **heathmalc** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 11:11 pm

TheOUTLAW wrote:They seem to think that Amare alone makes them better than us. I guess I'll never understand Knick fan logic. They clearly don't understand how big a gap there was between us and them last year.

Well, they also seem to think that LeBron is definitely going to the Knicks or New Jersey. This is based off of a New Yorker who works for Nike and is on the NikeTalk forums... most of them consider him a legit source. I'm not familiar with him or the SN, so I cannot say.

I will say this: I now have found 8 fake twitter accounts that I previously thought were legit. It wouldn't surprise me in the least bit if someone is posing as the guy they think they know, and is taking them for a ride... it also wouldn't surprise me if it WAS the guy they think they know (BabyJ) and he was taking them for a ride.

I dunno if I can be surprised anymore this summer.

...and yet more "sources" claim:

A league source told the Bergen Record that LeBron James is deciding between the Nets, Cavaliers and Bulls.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wireta ... z0sqv5m66C

heathmalc · Post #543 » by **heathmalc** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 11:16 pm

Adande,

Nike asked LJ to hold off on announcing his decision until after the camp ends, so he's not a distraction. The consensus around the league is that he's staying.

heathmalc · Post #544 » by **heathmalc** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 11:36 pm

RuiterWrong

"Summer of LeBron sweepstakes" Day4: Cavaliers still win, Bulls close 2nd, Nets 3rd, Heat 4th, Knicks slim shot w/ Amar'e, Clippers no shot

dinoz · Post #545 » by **dinoz** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 11:53 pm

Broussard (ESPN0 specualation is that Melo wants to play in NY in 2012. Lebron joins Amare for next year, then the three hook up. Lakers and Celtics fall back, Knicks have open path to title.

Post #546 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 11:59 pm

That is purely speculation especially since both LeBron and Melo are both SF's and Amare is about the same size at PF. I guess they want to be the Hawks redux.

Post #547 » by **Rise Against** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 12:14 am

dinoz wrote:Broussard (ESPN0 specualation is that Melo wants to play in NY in 2012. Lebron joins Amare for next year, then the three hook up. Lakers and Celtics fall back, Knicks have open path to title.

Sounds very typical of something ESPN would write about.

heathmalc · Post #548 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 12:35 am

Carmelo screwed up. He should have re-signed for 3 years instead of the 5 years...like LeBron, Wade & Bosh. If Melo was available this summer...then he'd have some options.

As it stands, his options are severely limited because of the CBA and the fact that there will only be a couple teams with significant cap space next summer... so his chances of declining option year and getting big deal from another contender-type is very low.

As for LeBron & Carmelo on the same team.... are you serious? I think I could see them getting into a fight...for real. There's a reason that they rarely were on the floor together when they played for the USA basketball team. It's like trying to put two plugs in the same socket - it isn't gonna happen without breaking something.

heathmalc · Post #549 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 12:44 am

@ESPNNewYork yeah, ok Cashman doesn't know much! #cavs owner Gilbert is having dinner w CPaul and his team in #Cleveland right now!

@NBA Dan Gilbert #Cavs owner is at Mortons w Chris Paul and Agent! Can Cleve have the Dynamic Duo?@espn @PDcavsinsider Gilberts a sneaky SOB

NOTE***** This may be another bogus rumor..IE: Gilbert's in Toronto

heathmalc · Post #550 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 12:47 am

@WFNYScott- all signs point to this scenario: LBJ+Paul (Cleve) Wade (Chi) Boozer(Orl) Amare(NY). There all corrected @ nba

Mr Loggins · Post #551 » by **Mr Loggins** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 1:13 am

TheOUTLAW wrote:They seem to think that Amare alone makes them better than us. I guess I'll never understand Knick fan logic. They clearly don't understand how big a gap there was between us and them last year.

more than that they actually believe the "New York is Mecca" non-sense they spout.

My fault for going over there and reading there drivel, but I got a, ahem, 1 hour timeout for pointing out that, yes, it would in fact be big news if LeBron deigned to sign elsewhere than new york.

Poetic Justice offseason:

D.Wade leaves miami
Knicks wait two years for Amare and Mike Miller

heathmalc · Post #552 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 1:19 am

sportsguy33

Stephen A. Smith reports that N.Y. became sold on Amar'e after seeing Shawn Marion's staggering success upon leaving Steve Nash.

heathmalc · Post #553 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 1:22 am

RuiterWrong

On any of the latest rumors about LeBron: contrary 2 every report - no 1 knows what he's doing except him & hes not sharing it yet w/ anyone

heathmalc · Post #554 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 2:21 am

SamAmicoNBA

Wstrn Conf exec just told me LBJ, Bosh will join Wade in Mia. Hope he's wrong. LBJ-Bosh-Wade source is solid. Told me Shaw would turn down Cavs job 12 hrs b4 it happened. Dont kill the messenger on this. I'm just repeating what inside source said on LBJ, Bosh. Keep in mind he's in West. Source had heard that from Bosh's people. Not LeBron's. So who knows? Another exec said last week LBJ going to Chi. Basically, NBA execs are finally as in the dark as the rest of us. All of that said, this does come from well-connected exec. It is worth repeating. All of this makes me respect Kobe that much more. He would never treat his franchise this way. There's a reason Kobe has five rings and all these other guys have 1 between them. Same goes for Tim Duncan.

(Multiple twitter posts from SamAmicoNBA. Combined them for easier reading.)

heathmalc · Post #555 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 3:37 am

PDcavsinsider

Based on several people who have talked to LeBron in last 72 hours, he is giving impression he's undecided after last week's meetings. He really likes Rose & Noah. But there's lack if shooters on roster. Also it doesn't sound like he's exactly being welcomed by Rose.

PDcavsinsider

Also, can confirm several reports of a rift between Wes Wesley & James camp. Wes was indeed pushing Chicago, I'm told.

heathmalc · Post #556 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 3:41 am

alanhahn

Cavs have not contacted Chris Bosh, a source told Newsday, so does that mean no S&T pursuit? Does LeBron return to Cavs with no upgrade?

heathmalc · Post #557 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 3:43 am

SamAmicoNBA

Goodnight, NBA fans. Despite a few of my sources, I leave you with this prediction, which I make w/a good deal of confidence: LeBron stays.

heathmalc · Post #558 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 3:45 am

PDcavsinsider

At this point, LeBron has tightly closed ranks, only seriously talking about decision with a couple people. Which is why so little info.

heathmalc · Post #559 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 3:48 am

alanhahn

By signing Amar'e, Knicks basically put the onus back on LeBron. Can't complain about roster now. Gallo/Amar'e solid.

Post #560 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Tue Jul 6, 2010 3:48 am

BosBorgon wrote:
TheOUTLAW wrote:They seem to think that Amare alone makes them better than us. I guess I'll never understand Knick fan logic. They clearly don't understand how big a gap there was between us and them last year.

more than that they actually believe the "New York is Mecca" non-sense they spout.

My fault for going over there and reading there drivel, but I got a, ahem, 1 hour timeout for pointing out that, yes, it would in fact be big news if LeBron deigned to sign elsewhere than new york.

Poetic Justice offseason:

D.Wade leaves miami
Knicks wait two years for Amare and Mike Miller

I kept telling people that I wasn't as strict as alot of Mods around here. There are quite a few places on this site that you get warnings just for making a comment that is different from what they want to believe. I was okay as long as you made the argument.