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

NBAFan93 · Post #82 » by **NBAFan93** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:02 pm

Wow - so I wasn’t by a TV last night, but wow is the media salty over the PG thing. Thunder really pulled a miracle for the second offseason in a row, didn’t they?

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Now they are all about Boogie to LA when he wasn’t in the press as being a target for going there until now (no billboards, no photoshops in Lakers jerseys, etc.) - Boogie’s got to be at least a little annoyed about how he’s their sudden backup plan after PG fell through.

Red_Bird · Post #83 » by **Red_Bird** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:03 pm

Ambrose wrote:
Red_Bird wrote:
The Moose wrote:

Read on Twitter

Maybe he is going to tell them whether or not he wants to play for them

If this is true

Lebron and drama should be synonymous in the dictionary.

For taking 3 days to sign a new contract?

No, for needing to announce his decision on a certain date rather than the date when the decision was made (like most players).

He's an egomaniac through and through. But most all time greats are.

An Unbiased Fan · Post #84 » by **An Unbiased Fan** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:03 pm

The Moose wrote:

Read on Twitter

Maybe he is going to tell them whether or not he wants to play for them

If true, it'll leak before then.

The Evidence · Post #85 » by **The Evidence** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:06 pm

CoreyGallagher wrote:
The Evidence wrote:Good luck carrying a 7 foot cripple and a point forward that can’t shoot

Who lead their team to 52 wins and the third seed as a rookie and sophomore.

Sure.

Its a great story at the moment, and Philly should sell it like that.

But the fit and the future are still very much in doubt.

Lebron is in win now mode.

I’m not even sure he can beat the Celtics at full strength in Philly.

eyeatoma · Post #86 » by **eyeatoma** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:07 pm

Who the **** is Nick Wright. Unless its Woj/Sham bomb, or from Ramona/Marc Stein I'm not believing ****...

HoopsterJones · Post #87 » by **HoopsterJones** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:07 pm

Wonder how Cousins feels being the Lakers 4th priority target.

Collymore · Post #88 » by **Collymore** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:07 pm

yoyoboy wrote:This should be a no brainer for Philly. If you have the opportunity to get LeBron by trading Covington, Saric, Fultz, and that Miami pick for Kawhi, you do it. Simmons/Kawhi/LeBron/Embiid has a legitimate chance to win titles for years to come. People get too caught up in not wanting to trade their young guys so they can let the team grow organically and develop together but don't realize just how hard it is to win a championship in the NBA. Simmons, Embiid, and Philly's young core will certainly be a force in the East for years to come, but there's no assurance they'll be better than Boston or be able to take out whoever comes out of the West. You're not throwing away the future here. Kawhi is 27. Simmons and Embiid are 21 and 24. LeBron is older at 33 but he's coming off one of the best seasons of his career end to end and has the work ethic and durability to be better later in his career than pretty much anyone else in history. And Philly still has Zhaire, Shamet, and future picks.

If they pass on getting two top 5 players just so they can keep their current construction intact they'll regret it.

Boston fans right now:

Lilseb93 · Post #89 » by **Lilseb93** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:08 pm

You might as well look at every option available.

Ambrose · Post #90 » by **Ambrose** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:08 pm

eyeatoma wrote:Who the **** is Nick Wright. Unless its Woj/Sham bomb, or from Ramona/Marc Stein I'm not believing ****...

The biggest LeBron homer on planet earth. That's who.

socal74 · Post #91 » by **socal74** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:08 pm

HoopsterJones wrote:Wonder how Cousins feels being the Lakers 4th priority target.

Dont think he cares since Pels/AD wants him back

Yank3525 · Post #92 » by **Yank3525** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:11 pm

One thing for sure that whole "Lebron to LA is not about basketball, but his lifestyle" was utter BS. The man wants to play for a franchise that gives him the best chance to win championships. If LA got Kawhi, he would have signed already.

nbhadja · Post #93 » by **nbhadja** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:11 pm

The Evidence wrote:
CoreyGallagher wrote:
The Evidence wrote:Good luck carrying a 7 foot cripple and a point forward that can’t shoot

Who lead their team to 52 wins and the third seed as a rookie and sophomore.

Sure.

Sounds like a great picture that Philly should paint.

But the fit and the future are still very much in doubt.

Embiid
Lebron
Kawhi
Redick
Simmons

That is the dream scenario for Philly and would be one hell of a team.

Rzwynn · Post #94 » by **Rzwynn** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:12 pm

Don’t think he Resigns with Cleveland at this point..
He would have already done so.. It’s LAL or Philly

igorbianch · Post #95 » by **igorbianch** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:13 pm

Why would LeBron even consider the Lakers? Philly without Kawhi is better than Lakers with Kawhi.

Warchant · Post #96 » by **Warchant** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:14 pm

jswede wrote:
cool93 wrote:
jswede wrote:Embiid shudda probably kept his mouth shut rather than rip on LeBron (LA is Kobe/Magic's town) yesterday. Things change quick.

Philly won't bandover for LeBron, like Cleveland did. If he is willing to come - we are glad, if not - we'll be good either way. And Embiid just told a truth.

As long as we agree he ain't coming in that case. And you guys can remain looking up to the Celtics.

Thats why the Cavs are where they are....Gilbert and GM are a fiddle to LB so if your a Cavs fan and like that more power to you...the Cavs will be around long after LB and so will Philly...NOBODY is bigger than the game or organization

NBA Moses · Post #97 » by **NBA Moses** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:14 pm

To fit Lebron under the Sixers cap they will have to renounce JJ Redick. Ersan Ilysova and marco Bellinelli have already signed with other teams. Those 3 were key members of Sixers unbelievable late season surge. But their lack of defense was really exposed in vs Boston in EC semi-finals

No outside shooters left on the Sixers really unless some trades are made(Fultz-Saric-Covington-Picks ). You may get some vets taking discounts to ride on Lebrons coattails.

DowJones · Post #98 » by **DowJones** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:15 pm

nbhadja wrote:
The Evidence wrote:
CoreyGallagher wrote:Who lead their team to 52 wins and the third seed as a rookie and sophomore.

Sure.

Sounds like a great picture that Philly should paint.

But the fit and the future are still very much in doubt.

Embiid
Lebron
Kawhi
Redick
Simmons

That is the dream scenario for Philly and would be one hell of a team.

To sign LeBron they need to renounce the rights to Reddick. He isn’t an option.

Post #99 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:17 pm

Still have MLE, if Redick wanted to ring chase.

The Moose · Post #100 » by **The Moose** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:18 pm

eyeatoma wrote:Who the **** is Nick Wright. Unless its Woj/Sham bomb, or from Ramona/Marc Stein I'm not believing ****...

The biggest Lebron supporter on Television. He's a major TV personality, I seriously doubt he would give concrete details like this without some sort of info