Cavaliers Behaving As Though They Expect LeBron James To Leave

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:57 pm

The Cleveland Cavaliers have begun to behave as though they expect LeBron James to leave this offseason.

James has until June 29th to decide whether to opt out for free agency.

James is expected to choose between the Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers.

Brian Windhorst also said during his ESPN Cleveland radio appearance that there are only four people who know what James is going to do and those people are not talking.

Via Brian Windhorst/ESPN

danfantastk32 · Post #2 » by **danfantastk32** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:23 pm

I guess they can put the "letter to the fans" back up on the website.

lonzo_pelota · Post #3 » by **lonzo_pelota** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:30 pm

Brian Windhorst always knows the inside scoop, where does his itinerary have him next month and thats your answer
is he eating a plethora of philly cheesesteaks? Some Pappadeaux down in Houston, or seafood @ Moonshadows in Malibu....

Warchant · Post #4 » by **Warchant** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:36 pm

There is no doubt LB knows where he is going....this isnt a hard decision....he already has a house in LA so he doesnt need to search for a house, he already knows all bout Clev, he is not taking the long sales pitches to recruit him so why cant he stop w the ego trip and for once just announce his intentions and move on....this guy loves the drama and just cant help himself smh

The Laker Kid · Post #5 » by **The Laker Kid** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:07 pm

Dan Gilbert already deciding if he would go with Arial or stick with good ol' Comic Sans

artsncrafts · Post #6 » by **artsncrafts** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:16 pm

lol 76ers....I guess he likes the easy east but why the Sixers over like...Boston or just stay in Cleveland and bring whoever you want over.

Throwback24 · Post #7 » by **Throwback24** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:17 pm

As they should. Always operate as if LBJ is leaving, if he stays then pivot. But he's leaving until you hear otherwise.

Lalouie · Post #8 » by **Lalouie** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:22 pm

what does this mean. like, are they tearing down the building sized lebron poster or what

Mikael · Post #9 » by **Mikael** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:27 pm

Warchant wrote:There is no doubt LB knows where he is going....this isnt a hard decision....he already has a house in LA so he doesnt need to search for a house, he already knows all bout Clev, he is not taking the long sales pitches to recruit him so why cant he stop w the ego trip and for once just announce his intentions and move on....this guy loves the drama and just cant help himself smh

He isn't going to LA to get smoked in the west playoffs in the second round by Houston or GS
Lol

BallerTalk · Post #10 » by **BallerTalk** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:28 pm

Warchant wrote:There is no doubt LB knows where he is going....this isnt a hard decision....he already has a house in LA so he doesnt need to search for a house, he already knows all bout Clev, he is not taking the long sales pitches to recruit him so why cant he stop w the ego trip and for once just announce his intentions and move on....this guy loves the drama and just cant help himself smh

You do realize he is currently still under contract with the Cavs, right?

GBPackers47 · Post #11 » by **GBPackers47** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:31 pm

Warchant wrote:There is no doubt LB knows where he is going....this isnt a hard decision....he already has a house in LA so he doesnt need to search for a house, he already knows all bout Clev, he is not taking the long sales pitches to recruit him so why cant he stop w the ego trip and for once just announce his intentions and move on....this guy loves the drama and just cant help himself smh

guys been 7 NBA Finals in a row. I'm going to assume searching for a house in whatever city he ends up in isn't keeping him up at night.

Pickled Prunes · Post #12 » by **Pickled Prunes** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:34 pm

BallerTalk wrote:
Warchant wrote:There is no doubt LB knows where he is going....this isnt a hard decision....he already has a house in LA so he doesnt need to search for a house, he already knows all bout Clev, he is not taking the long sales pitches to recruit him so why cant he stop w the ego trip and for once just announce his intentions and move on....this guy loves the drama and just cant help himself smh

You do realize he is currently still under contract with the Cavs, right?

I wonder how many NBA players have homes in LA? It's got to be a ton, right?

I'm not saying that he isn't going to go to LA... just that owning a home there isn't an indicator of what he will do.

Hoopzilla · Post #13 » by **Hoopzilla** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:35 pm

This is the right move for the Cavs. If he stays, it will only be because his family wants him to, he has already stated that publicly. This decision is up to his family. Only fair for the Cavs to think in their best interests as well. He shows no loyalty to them and isn't keeping them in the loop, he just has his people "staying in touch with the team".

If he leaves, they already have a start on the rebuild and had that mindset at the draft. If he stays, Lebron has already given two precedents that a team can be built around him in an offseason. Ring chasers come flocking and take minimum deals, they trade Sexton for a win now player, etc...

Doe Lotto · Post #14 » by **Doe Lotto** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:38 pm

BallerTalk wrote:
Warchant wrote:There is no doubt LB knows where he is going....this isnt a hard decision....he already has a house in LA so he doesnt need to search for a house, he already knows all bout Clev, he is not taking the long sales pitches to recruit him so why cant he stop w the ego trip and for once just announce his intentions and move on....this guy loves the drama and just cant help himself smh

You do realize he is currently still under contract with the Cavs, right?

I think he realizes that. But when your a hater that supercedes knowledge.

JonFromVA · Post #15 » by **JonFromVA** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:07 pm

What exactly was Windhorst expecting the Cavs to do?

Trade away every last asset they've got, take on millions of salary, and send away future picks for a player that would only bump the needle against the Warriors and would leave the team broken for years if James leaves?

Why wouldn't every GM in the league ask for the Sun and the Moon when Koby Altman calls them? Who's in a rush at this time of the year to trade away their star player that can't wait a couple of weeks to see if Dan Gilbert won't cave and over spend?

ChokeFasncists · Post #16 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:20 pm

"The Cleveland Cavaliers have begun to behave"

Definitely don't think they just began to do that.

D21 · Post #17 » by **D21** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:24 pm

Throwback24 wrote:As they should. Always operate as if LBJ is leaving, if he stays then pivot. But he's leaving until you hear otherwise.

Acting like that, I hope he won't say that he made CLE in the best position to invest in some veterans with several years of contract. If he said last year for example, "I'm here at least 3 years", they would know what to try, but with contract he can stop after each year, they can't, it's too risky, and even if they have the highest payroll, it's also James who is loosing something of this situation.

TimRobbins · Post #18 » by **TimRobbins** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:36 pm

So where is Kevin Love going?

Wonderllama · Post #19 » by **Wonderllama** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:51 pm

Kevin Love is a bum! They won't get much for him

haste10176 · Post #20 » by **haste10176** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:24 am

JonFromVA wrote:What exactly was Windhorst expecting the Cavs to do?

Trade away every last asset they've got, take on millions of salary, and send away future picks for a player that would only bump the needle against the Warriors and would leave the team broken for years if James leaves?

Why wouldn't every GM in the league ask for the Sun and the Moon when Koby Altman calls them? Who's in a rush at this time of the year to trade away their star player that can't wait a couple of weeks to see if Dan Gilbert won't cave and over spend?

What I find hilarious is that oh Cavs building for when LBJ leaves.. Last time LBJ left they had 3 number 1 picks.. They will never be a contender ever again once LBJ leaves they should have gone all in last year.. Kyrie trade request should have been denied or traded for PG13 straight away... If LBJ leaves the priority will be getting below the luxury tax and getting draft picks.. They will suck in any rebuild anyway as they did last time..