The One And Only Offseason Thread!

[TASTIC]

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So Cleveland has no clue what's going on (again) and LeBron hasn't informed Riley or the Heat what his plans are.

I think it's quite clear now........... he's headed to the Phoenix!

Ha, imagine if this is the most undercover stealth FA signing of all time.

McD hasn't been seen for days...Sarver doesn't know what's happening for his own good...LeBron hasn't told Riley or the Cavs yay or nay so they don't know what's going on...Frye moves on and not a single solid word of a replacement...

Then BOOM, live Suns press conference with re-signed Bledsoe and LeBron emerges wearing a Suns jersey. Followed by Bosh.

Pinch me.

If CLE miss out on him, there will be blood.

[bwoolf2]

@ this point it has to be Cleveland I just cant imagine him doing this to Cleveland all over. What may be possible although unlikely is a three way trade with Cleveland, Minnesota, and the Suns, Cleveland gets Love, Minnesota nets Varejo and a cleveland 1st Bledsoe or Dragic and other Suns assests and Picks, and the Suns end up with Wiggins. Not likely but would probably be a decent move for all teams Minnesota is tired of rebuilding they get an all star caliber player and some other solid players with NBA experience, Cleveland gets Love, and the Suns get someone they think they can build a team around for the next decade.

[Frank Lee]

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So Cleveland has no clue what's going on (again) and LeBron hasn't informed Riley or the Heat what his plans are.

I think it's quite clear now........... he's headed to the Phoenix!

He went with the "high road" this time, apparently... No "The Decision" nonsense. This time around it's just being a diva and messing up FA for everyone else with his "The Indecision". I hope he stays in the East and makes it to the Finals every single season until he retires, and gets completely ANNIHILATED like the Spurs did to him this year. I'm tired of reading about James. I kind of wish he'd go play in Europe.

Amen... I'm ok with him going to Cleve ... But the ringsuckingcoattailers miller and Allen too? He wants to join a team, AND restaff it ?? Nice message to send to the existing roster. 'Yay, we get to play with the King, well, some of us anyway' what an insecure Narcissistic diva

[letsgosuns]

It is really getting hard to respect Lebron at this point. He is screwing around with multiple teams AGAIN, waiting over 10 days to say what he is doing, and everyone is being left in the dark. This is getting very stupid.

[SunsFanSSOL]

Slow news day…

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[bwoolf2]

It is really getting hard to respect Lebron at this point. He is screwing around with multiple teams AGAIN, waiting over 10 days to say what he is doing, and everyone is being left in the dark. This is getting very stupid.

Its funny how everyone passes judgement, maybe he really was faced with a tough decision and didnt know what he wanted to do, so he did what any adult in his position would do and took the time to think about it. If he had picked the Suns everyone would be going nuts no matter how long it took, give the guy a break he has been a model citizen on and off the court and a much better ambassador than Jordan ever was, he was kind of a d***. Its the media and all of our faults for continuing to discuss it if we dont like the way its being handled it certainly has no effect on any one of our lives.

[Qwigglez]

@ this point it has to be Cleveland I just cant imagine him doing this to Cleveland all over. What may be possible although unlikely is a three way trade with Cleveland, Minnesota, and the Suns, Cleveland gets Love, Minnesota nets Varejo and a cleveland 1st Bledsoe or Dragic and other Suns assests and Picks, and the Suns end up with Wiggins. Not likely but would probably be a decent move for all teams Minnesota is tired of rebuilding they get an all star caliber player and some other solid players with NBA experience, Cleveland gets Love, and the Suns get someone they think they can build a team around for the next decade.

I was thinking of something similar, but more along the lines of Cleveland just doing two separate trades simultaneously.
Cavs get-
Kevin Love
Kevin Martin

Wolves get-
Anderson Varejao
Tristan Thompson
Dion Waiters
Cleveland 1st

Suns get-
Andrew Wiggins

Cavs get-
Eric Bledsoe
Miles Plumlee

Cleveland has this lineup
Irving/Bledsoe/Lebron/Love/Plumlee with Martin coming off the bench. Most likely get Ray Allen too. I know Bledsoe and Plumlee have a good relationship on the court, and Plumlee would fit their offense well.
I know some of you wouldn't want to get rid of Plumlee but if we were to get Wiggins, I wouldn't stress the small stuff.

[Kerrsed]

It is really getting hard to respect Lebron at this point. He is screwing around with multiple teams AGAIN, waiting over 10 days to say what he is doing, and everyone is being left in the dark. This is getting very stupid.

Honestly, i cant hate him for it. Its a big choice to make and i think he has done the right thing so far. Let the teams that can get him talk to his agent first, then narrow it down from there. Then he had a choice of staying in Miami where he has been in the finals for the past 4 years (and won the title twice), go to an upcoming Cleveland team and make everything right with his home state, or come to Phoenix with a great support staff/team surrounding him.

After we were eliminated, it was up to Cleveland and Miami to make their final pitches to him, then for him to go back and talk to his family. Its alot of money and a big choice, so he has to make sure he makes the right one. If that takes days, so be it, its his big decision to make and shouldnt rush it because internet fanboys and haters are inpatient.

[TASTIC]

A mate of mine on here is a huge Heat fan and just said LeBron's re-signing in MIA, 3yr deal with opt out after 2...

FWIW the guy who told him also broke Beasley and Oden signings, as well as confirming Bosh/Wade opt outs before they were official.

Hmmm

[King4Day]

Supposedly James' website is turning from Heat color pallet to the Cavs color.

[Sreister]

It is really getting hard to respect Lebron at this point. He is screwing around with multiple teams AGAIN, waiting over 10 days to say what he is doing, and everyone is being left in the dark. This is getting very stupid.

Its funny how everyone passes judgement, maybe he really was faced with a tough decision and didnt know what he wanted to do, so he did what any adult in his position would do and took the time to think about it. If he had picked the Suns everyone would be going nuts no matter how long it took, give the guy a break he has been a model citizen on and off the court and a much better ambassador than Jordan ever was, he was kind of a d***. Its the media and all of our faults for continuing to discuss it if we dont like the way its being handled it certainly has no effect on any one of our lives.

It took me a few weeks to decide on what college I wanted to play at/go to. (small Iowa colleges) I can give the guy some respect for taking his time on the livelihood of his legacy. I'm not the biggest LBJ fan in the world but..

[Saberestar]

Slow news day…

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T.J. Warren will wear #12, Ennis #4 and Alec Brown (for now) #23.

[aIvin adams]

Sources: Channing Frye is good NBA player

Sources: Orlando Magic play in a bad conference

Sources: Agent Rich Paul sits down with Chicago Cubs management, discuss 'gambling issues'

[harshey1388]

A mate of mine on here is a huge Heat fan and just said LeBron's re-signing in MIA, 3yr deal with opt out after 2...

FWIW the guy who told him also broke Beasley and Oden signings, as well as confirming Bosh/Wade opt outs before they were official.

Hmmm

Interesting. Very interesting.

It would be funny to see Dan Gilbert flip out again

[bwoolf2]

A mate of mine on here is a huge Heat fan and just said LeBron's re-signing in MIA, 3yr deal with opt out after 2...

FWIW the guy who told him also broke Beasley and Oden signings, as well as confirming Bosh/Wade opt outs before they were official.

Hmmm

If that happens Cleveland will never forgive him, he will never be welcomed home and will forever be the villian. I think its good for him and the NBA is he goes back to Cleveland it really is a great story line imo.

[aIvin adams]

Source: Paul Pierce 'Dealt It'

Spoiler:

[bwgood77]

So I was discussing LeDecision 2.0 with my buddy and he had an interesting proposal. Let's say LeBron signs with Cleveland, and Cleveland flips Wiggins to Minny for Love. If that sequence of events were to occur, should we try to trade Dragic for Wiggins?

Minny has stated they want players who can help them compete now rather than in the future, and Goran certainly fits that profile. Personally, I wouldn't approve of that trade without other significant assets coming back but I was curious how you all felt about it.

A lot of people keep saying Wiggins for Love, but I still don't see how the Cavs get Love. What trash would Cleveland have to send over to make it work under the cap? Wolves aren't going to want that even if you include a couple picks are they?

I see no reason why Minny wouldn't accept a Wiggins, Bennett and Varejao. Get a guy that softens the blow of losing a rebounder in your front court. Get a former #1 pick who hasn't had a chance to prove anything yet and potential the next big superstar.

Minny will accept whatever they have to, to get Wiggins. Jack, Varejao, Love, Delladova, etc...whatever makes it work. Wiggins is on a rookie deal and many expect him to be a star. If they have to take back Jack or whatever and a nonguaranteed year of Varejao or whoever else, they do it. Wiggins may not end up being all he's cracked up to be, but that is going to be their best offer. And they wouldn't trade him for Dragic either...that would be ridiculous for them..be in same position as with Love...a guy that can opt out and leave.

[letsgosuns]

Supposedly James' website is turning from Heat color pallet to the Cavs color.

Stuff like this is exactly why I am saying this is getting stupid. He is not informing anyone and no one knows what is going on. He started free agency by being on vacation. Then he has his basketball camp. He is such an egomaniac and thinks everyone should dance to the beat of his drum. I understand he is the best player in the league, but c'mon, show some respect and stop messing around. Last time he was completely pubic about free agency and announced his decision on television. This time, he is completely silent and giving no hints as to what he is doing to the teams. It is one extreme or the other. He is holding the teams hostage. A few days is one thing, over ten days is another. No big free agents are willing to sign before Lebron says what he is doing. It is so ridiculous. This is all everyone is talking about and I guarantee you Lebron loves it.

[ImNotMcDiSwear]

Supposedly James' website is turning from Heat color pallet to the Cavs color.

Stuff like this is exactly why I am saying this is getting stupid. He is not informing anyone and no one knows what is going on. He started free agency by being on vacation. Then he has his basketball camp. He is such an egomaniac and thinks everyone should dance to the beat of his drum. I understand he is the best player in the league, but c'mon, show some respect and stop messing around. Last time he was completely pubic about free agency and announced his decision on television. This time, he is completely silent and giving no hints as to what he is doing to the teams. It is one extreme or the other. He is holding the teams hostage. A few days is one thing, over ten days is another. No big free agents are willing to sign before Lebron says what he is doing. It is so ridiculous. This is all everyone is talking about it I guarantee you Lebron loves it.

This is more about fans' and the media's lack of self-respect if you ask me. It's his life.

[Kerrsed]