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Lebron wouldn't trade his main client, lol. What are you talking about
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puppa bear wrote:radikalBaller wrote:If I was him would go to Philly, because in LA he may never make the finals again
I would only go to Philly if they were prepared to trade Simmons for a piece that actually fits with Bron & Biid. But that's a big commitment for the franchise, considering he could be Bron-lite & spend his whole career there (or at least until he qualifies for and signs the supermax).
As much as it may cost you Bron, if I was he Sixers I'd approach every FA with the attitude "you're signing to play with what we currently have - they're our core and we're adding you to them".
Why would they trade Simmon? They arent run that dumb, one of the main draws is Simmons. Also they can compete and win a bidding war for Kawhi with out needing to trade Simmons. Something as simple as making Simmons the main guy for the regular season, letting Lebron coast and work on being more lethal on his jumper. Come playoffs Simmon is more experienced and Lebron can play off the ball, and if they get Kawhi good luck facing that team.
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Flash4thewin wrote:puppa bear wrote:radikalBaller wrote:If I was him would go to Philly, because in LA he may never make the finals again
I would only go to Philly if they were prepared to trade Simmons for a piece that actually fits with Bron & Biid. But that's a big commitment for the franchise, considering he could be Bron-lite & spend his whole career there (or at least until he qualifies for and signs the supermax).
As much as it may cost you Bron, if I was he Sixers I'd approach every FA with the attitude "you're signing to play with what we currently have - they're our core and we're adding you to them".
Why would they trade Simmon? They arent run that dumb, one of the main draws is Simmons. Also they can compete and win a bidding war for Kawhi with out needing to trade Simmons. Something as simple as making Simmons the main guy for the regular season, letting Lebron coast and work on being more lethal on his jumper. Come playoffs Simmon is more experienced and Lebron can play off the ball, and if they get Kawhi good luck facing that team.
Looks like Philly has roughly 30 million if they renounce their holds. Lebron slides right into that cap space. I'd hope that he'd be willing to really play off the ball, as Simmons should run the team primarily. Teams couldn't lock down on Simmons anymore with Bron there. I didn't like the idea of LBJ going to Philly at first, but it could work.
They trade Covington, Fultz, Bayless, and they equal Kawhi's salary. I debate how much more they'd have to give for Kawhi. Fultz is crapped on a lot on these boards, but the dude went first for a reason. RoCo is also a quality player. If they added the 10th pick, that'd be a real good bit of value for the Spurs if they wanted to move Kawhi.
Embiid, Saric, Simmons, Lebron, Kawhi. That's 9 straight Finals for Lebron. Philly would be very difficult to match up against.
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wanting to make as much money as you can and also wanting the most talent around you as possible reside on opposite ends of the winning spectrum. Unless you get lucky like the warriors but thats not happening.
hard to see his legacy not taking a hit if he goes somewhere else.
we can clear the space if lebron has a buddy or 2 willing to tag along.
hard to see his legacy not taking a hit if he goes somewhere else.
we can clear the space if lebron has a buddy or 2 willing to tag along.
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It's doubtful we would clear any cap space to try and sign LeBron. If he is coming to Miami it is most likely through a sign and trade. This allows LeBron to get the maximum salary available and makes Cleveland a willing participant.
The Heat will need to make a move at the start of free agency that makes our team more attractive, add a player for LeBron to play with.
It would be great to see LeBron in a Miami uniform again but it looks like we'll be very lucky to add a Cousins or Wiggins and call it an offseason.
The Heat will need to make a move at the start of free agency that makes our team more attractive, add a player for LeBron to play with.
It would be great to see LeBron in a Miami uniform again but it looks like we'll be very lucky to add a Cousins or Wiggins and call it an offseason.
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We can’t clear anything. We have no picks, and we have some of the absolute worst contracts in the league. We are not in this race, at all.
Lebron will be a Laker or a Rocket. Outside chances for Philly and Boston because unlike us they actually have pieces to attract him.
Get comfy, because imo it’s gonna take a few more years to undo all the damage Riley has done after Lebrons departure.
Lebron will be a Laker or a Rocket. Outside chances for Philly and Boston because unlike us they actually have pieces to attract him.
Get comfy, because imo it’s gonna take a few more years to undo all the damage Riley has done after Lebrons departure.
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Trade Goran to Suns for our 1st rd pick back. Suns new HC and Goran are like best buds & Suns have capsace to take in the contract, plus Goran and Suns FO kissed and made up. Next, call the Nets and offer them the 1st Rd pick we just got back, or the new one we're allowed to trade with TJ while trying not to take anything back. Nets have space pkus they're hungry for picks and they like TJ. That should be enough to sign Bron, and you put Winslow as the starting pg since it doesn't matter if Bron's in the lineup. Josh goes to the 2, his natural position and the defense will be a joy for LeBron.
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CeCeySay wrote:Trade Goran to Suns for our 1st rd pick back. Suns new HC and Goran are like best buds & Suns have capsace to take in the contract, plus Goran and Suns FO kissed and made up. Next, call the Nets and offer them the 1st Rd pick we just got back, or the new one we're allowed to trade with TJ while trying not to take anything back. Nets have space pkus they're hungry for picks and they like TJ. That should be enough to sign Bron, and you put Winslow as the starting pg since it doesn't matter if Bron's in the lineup. Josh goes to the 2, his natural position and the defense will be a joy for LeBron.
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The Nets would not touch that trade. Just think about what you are actually proposing, a mid first round pick for taking on 40 mil ? Lottery picks are needed to move something like that
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I still dont think this happens, but Haslem admitting LeBron met with them IN MIAMI BEFORE THE FREAKIN FINALS makes you think something, hmmmmm
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If we offer the Nets the '22 unprotected we get back from the Sun's, that's pretty enticing.Flash4thewin wrote:CeCeySay wrote:Trade Goran to Suns for our 1st rd pick back. Suns new HC and Goran are like best buds & Suns have capsace to take in the contract, plus Goran and Suns FO kissed and made up. Next, call the Nets and offer them the 1st Rd pick we just got back, or the new one we're allowed to trade with TJ while trying not to take anything back. Nets have space pkus they're hungry for picks and they like TJ. That should be enough to sign Bron, and you put Winslow as the starting pg since it doesn't matter if Bron's in the lineup. Josh goes to the 2, his natural position and the defense will be a joy for LeBron.
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The Nets would not touch that trade. Just think about what you are actually proposing, a mid first round pick for taking on 40 mil ? Lottery picks are needed to move something like that
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two compadres sharing a bon-err-i meant bond that's it a bondBIRDMAN BIRDMAN wrote:I still dont think this happens, but Haslem admitting LeBron met with them IN MIAMI BEFORE THE FREAKIN FINALS makes you think something, hmmmmm
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Really can’t see LBJ leaving Cleveland... It’s where he would keep his legacy intact
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Stephen A Smith said it again today that he heard Miami is still an option but he doesn't believe it. Brace yourself for this weekend lol
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"I've heard rumblings that Miami has an outside chance" - SAS
much to do about nothing. everybody has an outside chance
much to do about nothing. everybody has an outside chance
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kobewade11 wrote:"I've heard rumblings that Miami has an outside chance" - SAS
much to do about nothing. everybody has an outside chance
No, everyone doesnt have an outside chance. Smith is not mentioning Miami because someone ask him about Miami. He mentioned Miami because his source put Miami as one of the options, and he would be a fool not to put it out there. I understand that some rather be wrong and get Lebron than wrong and not get Lebron.
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It's down to Miami, LA, and Cleveland IMO
If LA can't get PG13 and another player they are out
We will pitch the banana boat, and sell bringing in CP3 and Melo
Get ready for it to get crazy
If LA can't get PG13 and another player they are out
We will pitch the banana boat, and sell bringing in CP3 and Melo
Get ready for it to get crazy
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twix2500 wrote:kobewade11 wrote:"I've heard rumblings that Miami has an outside chance" - SAS
much to do about nothing. everybody has an outside chance
No, everyone doesnt have an outside chance. Smith is not mentioning Miami because someone ask him about Miami. He mentioned Miami because his source put Miami as one of the options, and he would be a fool not to put it out there. I understand that some rather be wrong and get Lebron than wrong and not get Lebron.
I understand you want to keep hope alive but please stop entertaining the musings of SAS. We wont even get a meeting.
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batterybro42 wrote:It's down to Miami, LA, and Cleveland IMO
If LA can't get PG13 and another player they are out
We will pitch the banana boat, and sell bringing in CP3 and Melo
Get ready for it to get crazy
I agree that will be the selling point to come to Miami. Adding his veteran friends along with our veterans. The reason it is important that we made the playoffs is to make our players young or old, playoff battle tested. Something the Lakers do not have on their roster. Their players are young, inexperience and very immature. If Pat was to lure LeBron, IMO the game plan would be moving Dion, JJ and TJ and possibly Whiteside, replacing them with veterans LeBron is familiar with; , Joe Johnson, Wade and possibly DeAndre Jordan or Dwight Howard to replace Whiteside and even possibly Deng.
PG: Goran Dragic
SG: Josh Richardson
SF: (buyout)
PF: Lebron James
C: Hassan Whiteside or DeAndre Jordan or Dwight Howard
Bench: Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson, Justise Winslow, Rodney McGruder, Bam Adebayo, Kelly Olynyk, Derrick Jones Jr, possibly Luol Deng (buyout)
Like it or not, this would be the plan put out IMO.