Shams Charania : Warriors want a star . Lebron ?

Sofia · Post #21 » by **Sofia** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 1:10 am

doogie_hauser wrote:Lebron wouldn't move the needle for the Dubs.

Jimmy Butler is one to look for.

In 2024?

basketballRob · Post #22 » by **basketballRob** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 1:13 am

Zach Lavine

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doogie_hauser · Post #23 » by **doogie_hauser** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 1:16 am

I think this story means Kuminga is not intending to re-sign at the Dubs and are shopping him around.

playoffs · Post #24 » by **playoffs** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 1:32 am

JRoy wrote:This looks like a job for the DA.

No, not the District Attorney, The Deandre Ayton.

It’s not too late to make that dream a reality.

I know Portland fans are trying their hardest to get DA off their team, but I actually think he wouldn't be so bad for the Warriors and could thrive in their system. The problem would be matching salaries.

whatisacenter · Post #25 » by **whatisacenter** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 1:34 am

I don’t think there is a star available worth trading for. Giannis was the only one and the Bucks look to be turning their season around.

bushybrah_ · Post #26 » by **bushybrah_** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 2:38 am

Honestly, I wouldn’t mind it. Would be pretty cool from a storyline perspective. Especially if they did win a ring together.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #27 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 2:39 am

29 other teams wants a star as well. Maybe 28.

EmpireFalls · Post #28 » by **EmpireFalls** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 2:40 am

Cam Johnson and Schroder would make them immediate title favorites.

tamaraw08 · Post #29 » by **tamaraw08** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 2:53 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
Up-And-Coming wrote:Warriors might be one of the very few franchises Lebron would waive his NTC for as he's made several statements raving about Steph and fantasizing about playing with him. Most likely not going to happen but I wouldn't put the probability at 0%

Even if it does happen. What could warriors even give us?

1. A fresh start. Lebron was great during the Olympics, arguably one of the best players for that team...for a 2-3 week tournament.
With 60 games to go, with AD giving them 4 bad games in the last 7 games since Nov 23, I think it's time to rebuild.
Hopefully Lakers get young players like Kuminga, Podz, fillers and 2 FRP's. Load manage Lebron and rest between playoff games with Curry, Hield, Green etc, GSW would have a chance.
2. With no more Lebron, AD would request a trade. Again I don't see this guy giving the Lakers 50 really good performances out of 60 more games.
3. So hopefully that's like 3-5 FRPs. and 2-3 promising young players.
4. Cap room for the next 2 off seasons, allowing them to absorb unwanted contracts which would net more FRPs (i.e. Jeremy Lin).

sp6r=underrated · Post #30 » by **sp6r=underrated** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 3:28 am

Ssj16 wrote:
sp6r=underrated wrote:
Luke wrote:

Watch on YouTube

While I'm not a big fan of him, I think a load managed Lebron could be a fantastic sideckick for Steph Curry ( just like in the Olympics) in their quest for the 5th ring : The chosen one would finally be able not to be less than Duncan, Magic and Kobe in ring count...

Disclosure: I didn't watch the segment. These fantasy stories exist solely for ratings. Lebron makes the lakers a ton of cash so the only reason LA would give him up is if a trade quickly gets them in contention. And there is nothing Golden State can offer so there is a 0 shot at a trade.

Everyone involved on this segment, including the producers, knows this can't happen. It is just for ratings.

I'm surprised Sham is participating because him participating in fantasy stories like this one weakens his credibility. Perk has 0 credibility so him participating does no harm. But really journalists value comes from being honest. So why have him participate?

Once you're on espn, you typically have to adapt to their style and I'm sure Shams knew what he was getting into.

I should have been more clear. I'm surprised ESPN would want him in this. You're 100% correct. Sham knew what ESPN was.

But I'm surprised ESPN considers it in their interest to have their news people hanging out on shows like this. These shows lower the credibility of everyone involved. And the value of someone like Sham is credibility not trolling entertainment.

I guess I think this is shortsighted on ESPN's part but they've been short sighted a long time

basketballRob · Post #31 » by **basketballRob** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 3:31 am

Cole Anthony?

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JustBuzzin · Post #32 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 3:37 am

EmpireFalls wrote:Cam Johnson and Schroder would make them immediate title favorites.

Lalouie · Post #33 » by **Lalouie** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 3:43 am

SO LEBRON IS "JUST A STAR" NOW. :lol:

gsw won't do this because getting lebron guarantees nothing and you have give toomuch. lebron will hunt for his points like he's always done

if lebron asks for this he will NOT get his jersey hung with Kareem, west, kobe and magic,,, and he WILL NOT get a Hollywood produced film celebration for his last season tour. in order to get all this he has to retire as a laker and he knows it

lebron would drop the bronny fail for a jordonesque last dance Hollywood production, at the drop of a hat

PushDaRock · Post #34 » by **PushDaRock** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 3:59 am

Doesn't seem realistic because Bron and Bronny is a package deal so I'm not sure the Lakers would be willing to trade Bronny because of his potential.

Lalouie · Post #35 » by **Lalouie** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 4:03 am

PushDaRock wrote:Doesn't seem realistic because Bron and Bronny is a package deal so I'm not sure the Lakers would be willing to trade Bronny because of his potential.

don't rule out Bryce either

shi-woo · Post #36 » by **shi-woo** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 4:05 am

Terrible idea. Curry was LeBrons biggest rival, and he out shined him in the second part of his career. Steph is a top 10 GOAT too, team hoping again to join him would actually hard his legacy, and we all know how much LBJ cares about how his legacy is viewed.

Warriors were a year too late to look for a star imo. Kuminga is looking more and more like Ariza than Paul George at this point, and Podz has also looked like he's Josh Hart at best. Thry will need to trade both at this point to get back a high level starter, let alone an all-star level player.

The only trade I can see them making for a legit star would be Zion, but i don't see it happening. His salary is low enough, and the Pels are bad enough to want to start over.

Guys like Butler and LeBron just make too much money, and trading for someone like Lavine would just make them worse because they would have to add in Wiggins, who is arguably just as good.

Grant, Ayton, Simons, Smart, and Randle seem like moves they can make, but idk if thy can, thy are in the apron

John Murdoch · Post #37 » by **John Murdoch** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 4:58 am

They can have him ,we need a rebuild yesterday

Onlytimewilltel · Post #38 » by **Onlytimewilltel** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 6:18 am

doogie_hauser wrote:I think this story means Kuminga is not intending to re-sign at the Dubs and are shopping him around.

Unless I'm wrong, he will be a restricted free agent. Meaning they can match any contract he gets, if they want to.

Godymas · Post #39 » by **Godymas** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 6:22 am

Butler for Wiggins, Looney, Melton, and $1 mil filler.

Wiggins and Bam are the same age.

Post #40 » by **jbk1234** » Sat Dec 7, 2024 7:13 am

makubesu wrote:The benefit of staying on the Lakers is that they will pay him the max every year until he retires. If Bron goes elsewhere he won’t get that deal. Anyways, the Warriors don’t seem as good as the start of the season suggested.

The player option goes with LBJ to GS and I'd be surprised if he's signing a new contract, let alone a max, at 42. I think the better question is what can the Warriors reasonably be asked to surrender for LBJ at this point.