Offseason Thread 6: The Not So Mexican Stand-off Continues

[ShawnBronald]

If Bledsoe didn't want to play here, LeBron wouldn't say anything about how we should re-sign him. You guys can deny it, but both sides are being uncooperative. The Suns aren't changing their offer even in the slightest manner so of course there aren't going to be negotiations.

The Suns have expressed interest in possibly adjusting their offer, but they can't do that until they have a sit-down with Bledsoe and/or his agent. On the contrary, Bledsoe and his agent have held firm that it's max or nothing. Sounds like one side and one side only is being uncooperative.

[Qwigglez]

I wish we could trade Bledsoe already.
Bledsoe/Plumlee for Horford.

[bwgood77]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfI9512ovgo[/youtube]

Edit:oops, batsmasher may have already posted this....maybe some missed it

[NBA Fiend]

So if one plus one equals two. Then Bledsoe signs the QO and demands a trade for Waiters. When Lebron signed with Cleveland it was obvious Love was headed there as well. I hadn't thought too much of it at the time, but it makes perfect sense. Bledsoe demands a full max knowing the Suns wont match and if they do, well thats absolutely fantastic. Lebron, Bosh and Wade had their plan worked out well in advance. So LeBron tells his little buddy what to do and how to make their dream come true. Now for those of you in the know correct me if I am wrong. Next summer Lebron opts out. First Cavs sign Bledsoe to max, then sign Love to 5 year max, then sign Lebron to another 2 year deal with an option after year 1. Suns fans had visions of LeBron and Bledsoe playing together. Looks that is what Bledsoe wants as well but not here in Phoenix. So it looks like the Suns take what they can get from the Cavs or Bledsoe will make his escape to Cleveland next year.

[ShawnBronald]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/508029598794522624[/tweet]

[SunsFanSSOL]

I don't even see the problem with giving Bledsoe more money. The salary cap is going to rise through the roof in 2016, so his contract won't even be considered that large by then, and it's not like any guys who are actually worth the max or near max want to play for the Suns or are available for trade.

[JDLAW]

So if one plus one equals two. Then Bledsoe signs the QO and demands a trade for Waiters. When Lebron signed with Cleveland it was obvious Love was headed there as well. I hadn't thought too much of it at the time, but it makes perfect sense. Bledsoe demands a full max knowing the Suns wont match and if they do, well thats absolutely fantastic. Lebron, Bosh and Wade had their plan worked out well in advance. So LeBron tells his little buddy what to do and how to make their dream come true. Now for those of you in the know correct me if I am wrong. Next summer Lebron opts out. First Cavs sign Bledsoe to max, then sign Love to 5 year max, then sign Lebron to another 2 year deal with an option after year 1. Suns fans had visions of LeBron and Bledsoe playing together. Looks that is what Bledsoe wants as well but not here in Phoenix. So it looks like the Suns take what they can get from the Cavs or Bledsoe will make his escape to Cleveland next year.

Cannot do what you are proposing the Cavs to do. The CBA will not allow it. Good try though.

[lazyboy62]

Obscure rule: You might lack leverage when your representation is begging your team for $ on Instagram. Posted from Ethan Strauss twitter.

Best post of the night!

[Sunsdeuce]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/508029598794522624[/tweet]

You should read the comments by people on that tweet. Not one person is on bledsoe's side. And there are a lot of comments. Bledsoe and that douche Paul need to get a f$&@ing clue.

[Sunsdeuce]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/gambo987/status/508039738616320002[/tweet]
Love it.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/gambo987/status/508043445588357121[/tweet]

[Fo-Real]

If Bledsoe didn't want to play here, LeBron wouldn't say anything about how we should re-sign him. You guys can deny it, but both sides are being uncooperative. The Suns aren't changing their offer even in the slightest manner so of course there aren't going to be negotiations.

Saver actually said they are open to further negotiations... so they are open to changing a little if necessary.

[Sunsdeuce]

If Bledsoe didn't want to play here, LeBron wouldn't say anything about how we should re-sign him. You guys can deny it, but both sides are being uncooperative. The Suns aren't changing their offer even in the slightest manner so of course there aren't going to be negotiations.

Saver actually said they are open to further negotiations... sothey are open to changing a little if necessary.

Your right. Plus if he was "really" worth max just like any other player the suns would have offered him that (just like any team would). Simple concept, you get paid for your value.


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[Christine-In-AZ]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/gambo987/status/508039738616320002[/tweet]
Love it.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/gambo987/status/508043445588357121[/tweet]

I wonder how Gambadoro would play/treat Gerald Green this coming season?

[Kerrsed]

You guys need to chill on the Lebron tweet. It was a simple iPhone auto-correct mistake. He didnt say breaking bread, he said Breaking Bad, as he doesnt think Bledsoe is worth the max either, and instead Bledsoe should come back to Phoenix and sell meth.

Geez, you guys and your damn conspiracy theorys!

[SSOL]

Hey, Eric, your teammates are practicing in Phx. Maybe you should show up.

[Sunsdeuce]

You guys need to chill on the Lebron tweet. It was a simple iPhone auto-correct mistake. He didnt say breaking bread, he said Breaking Bad, as he doesnt think Bledsoe is worth the max either, and instead Bledsoe should come back to Phoenix and sell meth.

Geez, you guys and your damn conspiracy theorys!

Oh damn. Your right. Thankfully you caught that.


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[LukasBMW]

You guys need to chill on the Lebron tweet. It was a simple iPhone auto-correct mistake. He didnt say breaking bread, he said Breaking Bad, as he doesnt think Bledsoe is worth the max either, and instead Bledsoe should come back to Phoenix and sell meth.

Geez, you guys and your damn conspiracy theorys!

I was under the impressions Lebron told Phoenix to "Break Bad" as in Phoenix staff would have to start using meth to be stupid enough to give Bledsoe a max deal.

Wait...that kinda explains the McDonough video posted above now. It all makes sense.

[LukasBMW]

$100 says that Lebron has a handshake deal with Rich Paul.

Lebron helps Rich Paul build a agency empire, but when Lebron retires, Lebron has the right to buy a stake in the company at a sweetheart price.

Lebron is basically using his influence to build up a clientele for Rich Paul that he can turn into an income stream for himself after retirement.

[LukasBMW]

One more comment:

This REEKS of desperation by Bledsoes camp. It's actually quite funny.

Phoenix should tweet back: Come break bread with us! We want to negotiate. When can we meet?

[Blackification]

If Lebron and Paul weren't dicking around for weeks while everyone was getting paid someone might have been foolish enough to pay bledsoe a max deal. Too bad his agent was playing games with teams when it was prime time