Let's be honest if LeBron demands a trade...

JujitsuFlip · Post #41 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Fri Dec 13, 2024 10:47 pm

Cavs aren't trading any of the core 4.

I don't see LeBron as a fit on either end of the court for the Cavs. Not a knock down 3 point shooter and not a good point of attack defender.

The only way LeBron should be in CLE again is if he signs a 1 day contract to retire.

Cavs have the best record in the NBA, they don't need LeBron.

Post #42 » by **zimpy27** » Fri Dec 13, 2024 11:57 pm

Cavsfansince84 wrote:
zimpy27 wrote:I think Cavs makes sense.

Mitchell and Niang or Garland and Niang
For
LeBron and Bronny

It makes sense only if the goal is to wreck the Cavs future to take on a way over the hill LeBron who probably can't be a two way player even if we limit him to 30mpg and he saves himself for the playoffs. Zero interest in giving up any of the big 4 for him.

Garland+Niang for LeBron+Bronny would be fine.

If anything it gives you a championship chance. Sure it means you're a few spots lower in 3-4 years but they'd be non-championship years anyway.

Slim Tubby · Post #43 » by **Slim Tubby** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 12:02 am

JKiddy wrote:Levert, Struss, Mobley, and Jerome with 2 unprotected 1sts and a 1st swap for Lebron would likely do. It all adds up and it can be executed 12/15 which is what is likely being discussed now. Does he want to stay and not compete for a title or go back to CLE and make it happen?

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whatisacenter · Post #44 » by **whatisacenter** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 12:12 am

this thread is hilarious!

Any trade that sends LeBron to the Cavs would need matching salary and would strip Cleveland of what makes competitive.

Sixers in 4 · Post #45 » by **Sixers in 4** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 12:26 am

whatisacenter wrote:this thread is hilarious!

Any trade that sends LeBron to the Cavs would need matching salary and would strip Cleveland of what makes competitive.

I don't think Strauss, Levert, Tyson, and Niang plus a first kill them.

I think Laker fans though are delusional if they think they should or can get Garland for him. I mean dude is 40. He maybe has 1 prob a max of 2 years left. No team is trading a member of their core for him. Not to mention dude has a full no trade clause and controls the entire process.

PlatinumState · Post #46 » by **PlatinumState** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 12:27 am

Its funny to me how some people still think 40 year old Lebron is some prize pig every team in the league would gut their roster to get. He's retiring next season people, its over

Maxthirty · Post #47 » by **Maxthirty** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:19 am

TorontoBarneys wrote:LeQueen piggy backing on the success of the current Cleveland squad will do absolutely nothing for his legacy, and may even hurt it.

You can say that but he’s old as sh*t. If he won another ring it would definitely help his legacy.

That being said, I don’t see a path for that to happen. Boston will win again, regardless of any trades.

Wargreymon · Post #48 » by **Wargreymon** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:27 am

Yeah it would be amazing to see a lineup of Allen/Mobley/LeBron/Mitchell/Garland. Easily better than the Celtics starting 5. Cavs should pull the trigger if they can trade Levert plus salary fillers and a 1st for Bron.

SFour · Post #49 » by **SFour** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:18 am

I could see him wanting to play with Curry on the Warriors....he just wants to be the center of attention and joining the Warriors would accomplish that.

BigGargamel · Post #50 » by **BigGargamel** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:34 am

I can't imagine anyone except the most casual of Cavaliers fans even want this. :lol:

Lalouie · Post #51 » by **Lalouie** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:40 am

lebron does not go anywhere unless he SAYS he wants to, therefore leaving the lakers would be all on him, no one else

if lebron goes to say gsw to hook up with curry or any such situation it would be such a ring chasing move that it would expose him for the mercenary that he is. he wants to retire as a laker so that his jersey gets hung with west, baylor, kareem, kobe, and magic.

if he leaves for gsw all bets are off and his jersey doesn't get hung if jeannie perceives his leaving as a slap on the lakers. lebron has to fall on the sword for this cr@ppy laker team to prove himself

the only other team to go to would be the cavs because he would be finishing his career where it started. he would be going home. it is the only way to go to a contender without causing ire from the lakers

but what if the lakers demand mobley and garland?

doogie_hauser · Post #52 » by **doogie_hauser** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:48 am

Lebron will never ask for a trade away from the Lakers, he wants to set up his post playing, movie making and political movement here in Hollywood, whilst waiting for Las Vegas to come into the NBA so he can buy a share of them too.

I honestly feel he is not fussed anymore about winning another chip or not, just is setting himself for his post NBA career.

Lebron will still be a significant figure in our lives for years/decades to come

BigGargamel · Post #53 » by **BigGargamel** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:55 am

doogie_hauser wrote:Lebron will never ask for a trade away from the Lakers, he wants to set up his post playing, movie making and political movement here in Hollywood, whilst waiting for Las Vegas to come into the NBA so he can buy a share of them too.

I honestly feel he is not fussed anymore about winning another chip or not, just is setting himself for his post NBA career.

Lebron will still be a significant figure in our lives for years/decades to come

This. I don't know why people still think LeBron's priority is winning championships. Playing with Bronny was the last thing to check off his bucket list. He's accumulating stats, and setting up his post playing career. He's earned that right, but he's not leaving Los Angeles.

His contract makes salary matching pretty much impossible any way. It's a moot point.

Lalouie · Post #54 » by **Lalouie** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 5:41 am

doogie_hauser wrote:Lebron will never ask for a trade away from the Lakers, he wants to set up his post playing, movie making and political movement here in Hollywood, whilst waiting for Las Vegas to come into the NBA so he can buy a share of them too.

I honestly feel he is not fussed anymore about winning another chip or not, just is setting himself for his post NBA career.

Lebron will still be a significant figure in our lives for years/decades to come

he's basically getting paid to kick back on the porch, albeit a fKKKKng expansive porch

BruttoNostra · Post #55 » by **BruttoNostra** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 7:48 am

Let's be honest if LeBron demands a trade...

it would be to Shanghai Sharks.
He can average there triple double for the next 6-7 years while playing zero defence and sharing the court with his son/s.
It's also a perfect match from social/political point of view.
Let's do it.

WiggOuts · Post #56 » by **WiggOuts** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 8:39 pm

JKiddy wrote:Levert, Struss, Mobley, and Jerome with 2 unprotected 1sts and a 1st swap for Lebron would likely do. It all adds up and it can be executed 12/15 which is what is likely being discussed now. Does he want to stay and not compete for a title or go back to CLE and make it happen?

No team should intelligently give up any value for Lebron. CLE giving up their best young player is a joke, 2 unprotected 1st is also a joke. They would get matching salaries and if they're lucky a 1st...hes 38 and anywhere he would consider going would probably be the only trading option with all the leverage

JujitsuFlip · Post #57 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 8:52 pm

WiggOuts wrote:
JKiddy wrote:Levert, Struss, Mobley, and Jerome with 2 unprotected 1sts and a 1st swap for Lebron would likely do. It all adds up and it can be executed 12/15 which is what is likely being discussed now. Does he want to stay and not compete for a title or go back to CLE and make it happen?

No team should intelligently give up any value for Lebron. CLE giving up their best young player is a joke, 2 unprotected 1st is also a joke. They would get matching salaries and if they're lucky a 1st...hes 38 and anywhere he would consider going would probably be the only trading option with all the leverage

He's actually 39 and will be 40 in 16 days.

Dez · Post #58 » by **Dez** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 9:48 pm

JKiddy wrote:Levert, Struss, Mobley, and Jerome with 2 unprotected 1sts and a 1st swap for Lebron would likely do. It all adds up and it can be executed 12/15 which is what is likely being discussed now. Does he want to stay and not compete for a title or go back to CLE and make it happen?

Of course that would do for LA, Cleveland on the other hand laugh the Lakers off the phone.

GiggitySmalls · Post #59 » by **GiggitySmalls** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 9:55 pm

All I'm saying is he's linked to some other people who are facing some serious stuff. It is a possibility hes trying to say as little as possible and keep things quiet because he himself might be about to face or be contacted about certain sensitive issues.

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giberish · Post #60 » by **giberish** » Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:02 pm

PlatinumState wrote:Its funny to me how some people still think 40 year old Lebron is some prize pig every team in the league would gut their roster to get. He's retiring next season people, its over

He'd greatly increase the revenue for a number of non-contending teams. They'd give up something for him. Though he might as well do that for the Lakers.

For straight on-court value he's overpaid and teams pushing for a title aren't going to be interested.