Radio host says LeBron plans to stay in Cleveland

[KnickRider]

The point is that Kobe and Ginobili extended and now it looks like Lebron might too. You fo realize that we still need to get TWO max guys in order to justify the trade right?Because everything else could have been down DURING the summer without the risk of losing valuable assets for nothing. The only way this trade is not a failure is if we get TWO max player. TWO, not one.

Could you please do me a favor and tell me in detail what VALUABLE assets we gave up????????????

[tidho]

Why is this nowhere to be found on the Cleveland board?

Because Cleveland fans are less worried than NY fans are desperate.

While I do think James will resign, I wouldn't put too much stock in what Triv says. While he's very well connected in the city, he has always been extremely critical of James on a personal level. I find it hard to believe he'd be close enough to a reliable inner circle source to break this story.

[KnickRider]

The point is that Kobe and Ginobili extended and now it looks like Lebron might too. You fo realize that we still need to get TWO max guys in order to justify the trade right?Because everything else could have been down DURING the summer without the risk of losing valuable assets for nothing. The only way this trade is not a failure is if we get TWO max player. TWO, not one.

That doesn't make sense to me. The way I looked at the trade was this:

You have a very, very deep free agent class. There are/were at least 7 guys in this free agent class that would have been the best free agent available in any of the last 5 years or so. Then the rest of the guys available are still very good starters/role players that you can get. The package we gave up for that extra space (Jeffries, Hill, 2011 swap and 2012 pick), in my opinion, would be unlikely to get us the types of players that we can get this summer, primarily because of the depth of the class.

This move was always a risky move. Hell, the plan back in 2008 was risky. However, it was a risk I happily accepted when the risk you are taking is to take a shot at 2 franchise players, 3 legitimate all star players and 3 other players who are borderline all stars.

Personally, I just think that the depth of the free agent class was why I was ok with the McGrady trade. You are likely to get better players in free agency than the ones we would have drafted with those picks because Dolan would not let us continue to suck for 2 or 3 more years to get high draft picks and rebuild that way.

We'll see how it works out Knicks742 and I'll try to remain positive but guys extending even before the summer isn't a good sign.

Johnson and Amar'e are two guys that haven't been offered the max by their teams this season. The big question is does Walsh slightly overpay for those guys or does he stand firm on his stance of not overpaying for anyone?Because if not I'm not sure how he plans to get those guys to play here. Except Bosh all the other FAs are on 50+ win teams. That one is a major hurdle if you aren't willing to overpay. Mark my words : If Walsh doesn't offer max money to the likes of Johnson,Amar'e etc. he won't get anybody here.

the problem is you are talking about guys extending, only 2 so far, who we never wanted ANYWAY. nobody on gods green earth wanted to see Manu in a knick uniform. And signing Kobe is 4 years after the fact. so what are you crying about.

[K_ick_God]

As long as the Cavs fans are here with their half-flimsy and half-crappy rumors, I'll take the opportunity to talk about the Cavs v. Knicks going forward into the future.

Some nights Gallo is off but on just as many other nights, he has shown some significant ability to be a standout player at the NBA level.

You don't think LeBron is salivating and seeing the potential every time Gallo turns in a big game versus a big opponent? Melo v. Gallo, which Gallo won, comes to mind.

You don't think LeBron sees the future when he considers he, Bosh and Gallo owning NYC and playing on Broadway for years to come?

Gallo as a third scorer next to LBJ and Bosh could be very special no matter how you look at it. Gallo could be a pretty great number 3.

Still need a defensive big but that shouldn't be too hard: Curry, Chandler ... Donnie will fill that hole. And then we're talking dynasty in NY, as long as everybody stays relatively healthy.

If Cavs fans like The Bluest don't think LeBron would be *very* tempted by that opportunity, I think they're really kidding themselves.

[Striders]

Damn. I can picture you all suicidal on the day LeBron re-signs. I sure do hope you don't go off the deep end if that's the case.

As a Knick fan, I want LeBron to come here but it's looking more and more unlikely by the day.

Fair enough. But how likely or unlikely would it look the day the Magic beat them in the playoffs again?

If Lebron is gonna base his decision on whether or not he can beat the Magic with Cavs, he'll probably make sure we have a real center. Because David Lee is definitely not going to contain Dwight Howard.

[tidho]

As long as the Cavs fans are here with their half-flimsy and half-crappy rumors, I'll take the opportunity to talk about the Cavs v. Knicks going forward into the future.

Some nights Gallo is off but on just as many other nights, he has shown some significant ability to be a standout player at the NBA level.

You don't think LeBron is salivating and seeing the potential every time Gallo turns in a big game versus a big opponent? Melo v. Gallo, which Gallo won, comes to mind.

You don't think LeBron sees the future when he considers he, Bosh and Gallo owning NYC and playing on Broadway for years to come?

Gallo as a third scorer next to LBJ and Bosh could be very special no matter how you look at it. Gallo could be a pretty great number 3.

Still need a defensive big but that shouldn't be too hard: Curry, Chandler ... Donnie will fill that hole. And then we're talking dynasty in NY, as long as everybody stays relatively healthy.

If Cavs fans like The Bluest don't think LeBron would be *very* tempted by that opportunity, I think they're really kidding themselves.

I think LeBron is probably reading your post a right now....salivating.
Really, he is.

I just hope he can regain his focus for playoffs. If they lose its probably because LeBron was thinking about Gallo.

[K_ick_God]

As long as the Cavs fans are here with their half-flimsy and half-crappy rumors, I'll take the opportunity to talk about the Cavs v. Knicks going forward into the future.

Some nights Gallo is off but on just as many other nights, he has shown some significant ability to be a standout player at the NBA level.

You don't think LeBron is salivating and seeing the potential every time Gallo turns in a big game versus a big opponent? Melo v. Gallo, which Gallo won, comes to mind.

You don't think LeBron sees the future when he considers he, Bosh and Gallo owning NYC and playing on Broadway for years to come?

Gallo as a third scorer next to LBJ and Bosh could be very special no matter how you look at it. Gallo could be a pretty great number 3.

Still need a defensive big but that shouldn't be too hard: Curry, Chandler ... Donnie will fill that hole. And then we're talking dynasty in NY, as long as everybody stays relatively healthy.

If Cavs fans like The Bluest don't think LeBron would be *very* tempted by that opportunity, I think they're really kidding themselves.

I think LeBron is probably reading your post a right now....salivating.
Really, he is.

I just hope he can regain his focus for playoffs. If they lose its probably because LeBron was thinking about Gallo.

Nope, but I know someone who is reading the post and getting a little nervous.

[Striders]

I think LeBron is probably reading your post a right now....salivating.
Really, he is.

I just hope he can regain his focus for playoffs. If they lose its probably because LeBron was thinking about Gallo.

Are you a Knicks fan? Because there have already been several star players that confirmed that they were keeping an eye on Gallo. Namely Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard.

[PrecociousNeoph]

the "report" was that he will sign around a 3 year contract extension and then leave the Cavs. you could argue that this makes sense because the nets won't move to bk for 2 years, so it's possible he's holding out to go to the nets

[moocow007]

I think LeBron is probably reading your post a right now....salivating.
Really, he is.

I just hope he can regain his focus for playoffs. If they lose its probably because LeBron was thinking about Gallo.

Are you a Knicks fan? Because there have already been several star players that confirmed that they were keeping an eye on Gallo. Namely Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard.

tidho is a Cavs fan.

[moocow007]

OH NO!!!! Lebron agrees to 3 year $60 Million deal with cavs. Looks like those radio announcers were right.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2516896

LOL...stop trying to give people a heart attack. You know people won't bother looking at the year this link was posted (aka 2006).

OTOH...please, tell me you were green fonting?

lol...yeah but there would be no fun in that...hehehe

To which...is THIS article the article that Cavs fans are getting excited about would be my question. If it is...again the emphasis is on these 4 characters...2 - 0 - 0 - 6. And that's not the combination to my locker, rather is Lebron DID sign a 3 year contract extension with the Cavs...IN 2006.

[K_ick_God]

As long as the Cavs fans are here with their half-flimsy and half-crappy rumors, I'll take the opportunity to talk about the Cavs v. Knicks going forward into the future.

Some nights Gallo is off but on just as many other nights, he has shown some significant ability to be a standout player at the NBA level.

You don't think LeBron is salivating and seeing the potential every time Gallo turns in a big game versus a big opponent? Melo v. Gallo, which Gallo won, comes to mind.

You don't think LeBron sees the future when he considers he, Bosh and Gallo owning NYC and playing on Broadway for years to come?

Gallo as a third scorer next to LBJ and Bosh could be very special no matter how you look at it. Gallo could be a pretty great number 3.

Still need a defensive big but that shouldn't be too hard: Curry, Chandler ... Donnie will fill that hole. And then we're talking dynasty in NY, as long as everybody stays relatively healthy.

If Cavs fans like The Bluest don't think LeBron would be *very* tempted by that opportunity, I think they're really kidding themselves.

I think LeBron is probably reading your post a right now....salivating.
Really, he is.

I just hope he can regain his focus for playoffs. If they lose its probably because LeBron was thinking about Gallo.

You don't think LeBron is paying attention to Gallo? He is. He can probably focus on the Cavs and still keep an eye on the Knicks. I've seen him walk and chew gum too!

LeBron was rooting for Knicks (a little): Windhorst Beat Blog


LeBron: "Wowwwww, looks like the Hawks won."

Wait, officials go to replay. First look shows Horford's shot came after red light. No good, Knicks win (for third time in 11 games).

LeBron: "Oh, no, that's no good, that's no good. Ha, ha!"

In this case, he was enjoying the finish of a good game. Perhaps he was happy with the big quasi-chase down block from Chandler. Maybe he wants the Hawks, who are close to the Cavs in the standings, to lose. Earlier he was getting on the Hawks for not fouling before Douglas' turnover, so perhaps he was just cheering quality basketball.

^^^Notice the Cavs' beatwriter's justifications for why LeBron was pulling for the Knicks. None of them make that much sense really, and he leaves out the one possibility that no Cavs fans want to accept: He kind of wants to see the Knicks do well. Why? Figure it out.

[Deeeez Knicks]

I've been preparing for the worst, hoping for the best for awhile....which is also why I hated the deadline deal.

I mean come on Knick fans. When was the last time anything major has gone right for us?

[K_ick_God]

I've been preparing for the worst, hoping for the best for awhile....which is also why I hated the deadline deal.

I mean come on Knick fans. When was the last time anything major has gone right for us?

Gallo staying healthy all season.

[tidho]

I think LeBron is probably reading your post a right now....salivating.
Really, he is.

I just hope he can regain his focus for playoffs. If they lose its probably because LeBron was thinking about Gallo.

Are you a Knicks fan? Because there have already been several star players that confirmed that they were keeping an eye on Gallo. Namely Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard.

Nope.
I do understand Gallo's potential though.
I'm pretty sure I read on here that LeBron made similar comments at one point too.

These guys are students of the game. I think its pretty much a lock they are paying attention to anyone that they may have to contend with. Its not like Gallo is unique in that respect. Guys like Roy, T. Evans, or Rose are getting plenty of attention too.

Ideally Gallo is a SF, other than that he is a very nice potential fit next to LeBron.

[tidho]

the "report" was that he will sign around a 3 year contract extension and then leave the Cavs. you could argue that this makes sense because the nets won't move to bk for 2 years, so it's possible he's holding out to go to the nets

The report is from a Cleveland talking head that does not have access to LeBron's inner circle. This was an opinion! Read 'he is not going anywhere' the same way you would read 'there is no way the Cavs lose in the first round'. He wasn't breaking news. This is a nonsense story getting blown out of proportion - go figure.

[K_ick_God]

the "report" was that he will sign around a 3 year contract extension and then leave the Cavs. you could argue that this makes sense because the nets won't move to bk for 2 years, so it's possible he's holding out to go to the nets

Listen, even if LeBron is already thinking about leaving the Cavs after his next contract (as this clown said), then it just confirms for me that he doesn't love being in C Land. Who already plans their departure if he loves being somewhere? No chance. "I love my wife and I'll agree to stay with her for three more years, then leave."

If he's already got his eye on leaving, then there is no time like the present. If he's already planning his departure, then Donnie will have a very nice opportunity to convince him to go this summer. The Knicks can give him NYC, another max player, and a good cap going forward. Plus some nice young players.

That said, I don't really believe anything this guy Trivialo said. So I'll throw out the whole thing, even the part about LeBron "moving somewhere else" after his next contract.

[K_ick_God]

I think LeBron is probably reading your post a right now....salivating.
Really, he is.

I just hope he can regain his focus for playoffs. If they lose its probably because LeBron was thinking about Gallo.

Are you a Knicks fan? Because there have already been several star players that confirmed that they were keeping an eye on Gallo. Namely Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard.

Nope.
I do understand Gallo's potential though.
I'm pretty sure I read on here that LeBron made similar comments at one point too.

These guys are students of the game. I think its pretty much a lock they are paying attention to anyone that they may have to contend with. Its not like Gallo is unique in that respect. Guys like Roy, T. Evans, or Rose are getting plenty of attention too.

Ideally Gallo is a SF, other than that he is a very nice potential fit next to LeBron.

That's wrong. Gallo is a PF. He's too slow to be a SF. He defends well with a big build. He'll get stronger. He projects as a PF.

[Jay10]

the "report" was that he will sign around a 3 year contract extension and then leave the Cavs. you could argue that this makes sense because the nets won't move to bk for 2 years, so it's possible he's holding out to go to the nets

that was the first thing that came to mind after reading the report. also, john wall entered the draft, which the nets have a good chance at getting the # 1 overall pick.

[Jay10]

lol, look forward to a rumor being released up until July 1st