LeBron Free Agency 2010

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If you include Calderon or Hedo, it gets more complicated.

Hedo isn't going anywhere this summer (extremely unlikely anyway...nothing is 100%)

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LeBron James wants to stay in Cleveland and he wants Chris Bosh to join him. That, according to ESPN's Chris Broussard, who made the assertion this morning on ESPNRadio's Mike and Mike in the Morning program. According to Broussard, part of the reason there has been a delay in LeBron's announcement is he is trying to convince Bosh to come to Cleveland with him. Bosh "reportedly" stated (in private) that, while he did want to play with James, it had to be in Chicago or Miami.

"It can happen, it's just a matter of convincing Chris Bosh to agree to it," Broussard said on the show, referring to the Cavaliers ability to strike a deal with the Raptors.

The Cavs are likely willing to deal with Toronto on their terms, but finding a 3rd party to help may not be as easy as originally thought. Jersey is one option that could help & needs a big man like Varejao (Toronto no longer wants him), another team that could help is the Clippers, who could definitely use Varejao and/or Hickson, and probably wouldn't mind Jamison. Portland seems to be the team that is most likely to assist any type of deal, as they have the extra guards/wings that Toronto wants/needs, and could assist the Cavaliers in creating a huge exception for the Raptors...another thing the Raps seem to want.

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twithersAP

LeBron's camp underway, No appearance by the King as of 10 a.m.

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FOXSportsOH

Zac Jackson gives his take on the waiting game that we're all going through with LeBron James. http://tinyurl.com/26zauxq

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Chris_Broussard

Raptors have told Cavs they would do a sign-and-trade with them for Bosh. Cavs and LeBron working to convince Bosh to join them in Cleveland

1 minute ago via twitter

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LeBron's NY-based publicist here in Akron today also some Nike big shots. There are a LOT of things flying around right now... including Bosh & others. May be a big day... get your gatorade & keep it handy!

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Jpdabrams

Henry Thomas, Bosh's agent, confirms Cavs have been in touch

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CavsWITNESS

Frank Isola (New York Daily News) was just on ESPN 850 WKNR. Sounded resigned to fact LeBron is staying in Cleveland.

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DomeRapp

Cleveland wants you in town @ChrisBosh. Just accept it and you and Bron can run the @NBA for years to come. Six years of sold out crowds!

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# Sam Amico SamAmicoNBA

I have confirmation from Toronto that Cavs talking to Raps about sign-and-trade involving Bosh

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Bill Simmons sportsguy33

The Russian is smart. He's right. But can they convince LBJ???? RT @espn Prokhorov says Wade & Bosh will play together. http://es.pn/dkloVc

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Chad Ford chadfordinsider

LeBron & Bosh want to play together. Bron would prefer Cleveland. Bosh prefers Chi, Mia or NJ. Who persuades who?

[B Mac]

OH GOD!!!

I always knew we were trying to get him, but there's something about seeing it reported that makes it that much mor exciting.

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Sam Amico SamAmicoNBA

ESPN writing that LeBron and Bosh want to play together, and LeBron prefers Cleveland. Maybe b/c that's where the King would cash in most.

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SamAmicoNBA

If Bosh thinks a team is going to be able to make TWO sign-and-trades to acquire he and LBJ, or LBJ will take less $, he's kidding himself.

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Chad Ford chadfordinsider

Wade & Bosh want to play together too. THE Question: Do Wade & Bron want to play together? If yes, then Miami is the spot.

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jalenrose

#NBA-FA's LBJ lost a lot of time & flexibility now likely to remain w/Cavs--Wade & Bosh(not Cavs)are a package deal(Heat hv best chance)

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CindyBoren

Couldn't be because of "Hot in Cleveland"... RT @wingoz none other than Betty White is now lobbying for Lebron James to stay in Cleveland.

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Chad Ford, ESPN Insider:
Here's the thing with LeBron, Wade or Bosh rumors right now. Good sources are differing on virtually everything you hear. One trusted source will say one thing. Another source will contradict it. Sometimes same source will contradict in the same day. So it's tough. Here's what I think we know. LeBron and Bosh would like to play together. Wade and Bosh would like to play together. LeBron, ideally would prefer to head back to Cleveland if they can put a winner on the floor. Adding Bosh would be a big step in the right direction. Bosh, however, prefers to land in either Miami, Chicago or NJ. Wade looks like he's down to either Miami or Chicago. What no one can agree on is this: Do Wade and LBJ want to play together? I've heard credible sources contradict each other on this. I don't know. If all three want to play together ... Miami is the only place where that can realistically happen without the players taking massive paycuts.

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Bob Finnan BobCavsinsider

Why would LeBron be recruiting Bosh to Cleveland if James hasn't decided to stay?