Woj: Lakers no longer a slam dunk for Lebron, Sixers are the team to watch **Update currently meeting with sixers**

TheNewEra · Post #321 » by **TheNewEra** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:01 pm

Benedict_Boozer wrote:If the Sixers dump Bayless that is a big deal. They wouldn’t do that if they didn’t have some positive signs LBJ might be interested in a max slot.

Should of dumped him using the late first and all those seconds for pure cap space

jswede · Post #322 » by **jswede** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:08 pm

levon wrote:Apparently Windhorst on ESPN an hour ago saying Lebron reps talking to Philly reps is the due diligence/courtesy procedure from prior free agencies, and that the decision to LA has been made for a long time.

Let's not forget Windhorst was completely wrong about everything 4 years ago. He's been cut out of LeBron's loop for many years now.

iggymcfrack · Post #323 » by **iggymcfrack** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:12 pm

igorbianch wrote:If LeBron goes to the Lakers, he is done with basketball and just wants to enjoy they weather and his business.

Even without Kawhi, Sixers is by far the best spot for him.

And they’re also by far the best shot to get Kawhi, if Ainge doesn’t want to sell the farm to get him.

Not everyone feels the need to stack the deck to Durant-ian levels in order to be competitive for a champion. Last year, he had a clown car full of has-beens and never weres, and if you replaced JR Smith with a reasonably competent starting NBA wing, they could have been right in that series with Golden State. Even if they just bring back the crew from last year, LeBron already has a better supporting cast in LA than he had in Cleveland, and you know the Lakers will end up getting at least one big player alongside LeBron. If they can't get Kawhi, then they'll sign Boogie Cousins or Clint Capela. And maybe they'll flip Lonzo for Kemba Walker. Like do you really think Kemba/Ingram/Bron/Randle/Boogie bringing Kuzma off the bench couldn't compete with Golden State or Houston? That sounds like a hell of a team to me.

igorbianch · Post #324 » by **igorbianch** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:12 pm

reload141 wrote:
igorbianch wrote:If LeBron goes to the Lakers, he is done with basketball and just wants to enjoy they weather and his business.

Even without Kawhi, Sixers is by far the best spot for him.

And they’re also by far the best shot to get Kawhi, if Ainge doesn’t want to sell the farm to get him.

Sell the farm? In what way do we "sell the farm" for Kawhi? Please explain.

I didn’t say you’re going to, lol. But trade Brown and Rozier + picks would end Boston’s assets to trade for Davis in the future or keep their flexibility even if they don’t go for another superstar.

levon · Post #325 » by **levon** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:13 pm

jswede wrote:
levon wrote:Apparently Windhorst on ESPN an hour ago saying Lebron reps talking to Philly reps is the due diligence/courtesy procedure from prior free agencies, and that the decision to LA has been made for a long time.

Let's not forget Windhorst was completely wrong about everything 4 years ago. He's been cut out of LeBron's loop for many years now.

I don't know man, a lot of reputable people are saying this thing's a done deal and it's just a matter of timing the announcement. In years past, Lebron reps have met with viable teams (like Mitch Kupchak and the Lakers in 2014) but he himself only talks face-to-face with teams he's serious about. We have that data independently of Windhorst.

Post #326 » by **Stanford** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:14 pm

iggymcfrack wrote:Not everyone feels the need to stack the deck to Durant-ian levels in order to be competitive for a champion.

LeBron does though.

levon · Post #327 » by **levon** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:19 pm

Most people on here have been falsely under the impression that Lebron is chasing the Warriors, while I've been saying for a player of his caliber it would be a sign of weakness to make decisions based on the Warriors. Now that it's clear there was no traction made with Houston, y'all should stop operating on that premise. He's playing a different game now than a bunch of 29 year olds trying to stack teams and rings. He's been there done that.

jswede · Post #328 » by **jswede** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:20 pm

Stanford wrote:
iggymcfrack wrote:Not everyone feels the need to stack the deck to Durant-ian levels in order to be competitive for a champion.

LeBron does though.

Maybe not everyone, but anyone who is serious about beating GSW feels this way.

kombayn · Post #329 » by **kombayn** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:22 pm

A starting line-up of Simmons, Fultz, Leonard, James and Embiid would be insane. It'd be even better if the Sixers were able to bring back Reddick.

Stillwater · Post #330 » by **Stillwater** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:29 pm

meanwhile behind the facade of this bs story... Lakers were never a slam dunk and Philly isn't either

BVB24 · Post #331 » by **BVB24** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:32 pm

kombayn wrote:A starting line-up of Simmons, Fultz, Leonard, James and Embiid would be insane. It'd be even better if the Sixers were able to bring back Reddick.

Not happening. Spurs are not going to trade Kawhi Leonard to Philly for Saric, Covington, and a draft pick :lol:

BVB24 · Post #332 » by **BVB24** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:33 pm

Still think Lebron is LA bound this is all JUST due diligence by Lebron’s campjust to see what they have to offer. But LeBron ultimately knows he and his family want to be in sunny LA.

woosah · Post #333 » by **woosah** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:38 pm

Lebron is going to LA and inviting Wade and Cousins and fading into the background of the nba slowly.

Ericb5 · Post #334 » by **Ericb5** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:40 pm

levon wrote:Most people on here have been falsely under the impression that Lebron is chasing the Warriors, while I've been saying for a player of his caliber it would be a sign of weakness to make decisions based on the Warriors. Now that it's clear there was no traction made with Houston, y'all should stop operating on that premise. He's playing a different game now than a bunch of 29 year olds trying to stack teams and rings. He's been there done that.

He shouldn’t be chasing the Warriors. He should be chasing Michael Jordan. They aren’t the same thing.

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NapoleonII · Post #335 » by **NapoleonII** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:40 pm

I'm starting to think Lebron doesn't have the coldblooded nature to jump ship twice from the Cavs.

COY0607 · Post #336 » by **COY0607** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:51 pm

NapoleonII wrote:I'm starting to think Lebron doesn't have the coldblooded nature to jump ship twice from the Cavs.

There's got to be an enticing opportunity somewhere. Nothing right now seems very appealing.. no obvious place that would give him a real chance at winning the title next year.

No more prime Wade and Bosh hanging out with him

LakersDynasty14 · Post #337 » by **LakersDynasty14** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:52 pm

LeBron just pretty much confirmed on ESPN’s The Jump free agency special that he is LA bound.

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Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #338 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:53 pm

LakersDynasty14 wrote:LeBron just pretty much confirmed on ESPN’s The Jump free agency special that he is LA bound.

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Sup?

woosah · Post #339 » by **woosah** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:53 pm

LakersDynasty14 wrote:LeBron just pretty much confirmed on ESPN’s The Jump free agency special that he is LA bound.

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What did he say?

XXIV · Post #340 » by **XXIV** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:54 pm

LakersDynasty14 wrote:LeBron just pretty much confirmed on ESPN’s The Jump free agency special that he is LA bound.

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Lebron was on the jump? Can you elaborate please?