Windhorst: Kyrie Irving asked to be traded last week (Spurs, Heat, Wolves, Knicks) Updt pg. 30

The_Special_One · Post #421 » by **The_Special_One** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:12 pm

Alienware wrote:Man, what a turn of events if the Cavs trade a former #1 pick for another of their #1 pick even more recent than the first one. And then for Wiggins and Love to play along side each other after being traded one for another.

At least the Cavs will replace them with another former #1 Derrick Rose. :lol:

Vince604 · Post #422 » by **Vince604** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:13 pm

Let's see what they can get for Kyrie first, or if they're really going the rebuilding route, then yes I agree.

Magz50 · Post #423 » by **Magz50** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:13 pm

Aldridge and Parker for Kyrie. make it happen.

WaveTheWheat80 · Post #424 » by **WaveTheWheat80** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:13 pm

Seabass11 wrote:kyrie/fillers for Wiggins/Teague (when he's available) seems legit. Kyrie/JJ/KAT would be fun af to watch. irony at its finest with Wiggins returning. Make it happen

JJ? you mean Butler right? Irving/Butler/Towns is a scary ass team.

Cavs with Teague/Wiggins/Bron/Love/Thompson is better than the 2017 version of the Cavs.

Post #425 » by **jbk1234** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:13 pm

Seabass11 wrote:kyrie/fillers for Wiggins/Teague (when he's available) seems legit. Kyrie/JJ/KAT would be fun af to watch. irony at its finest with Wiggins returning. Make it happen

Teague would have to go to a third team for a different PG. He's awful in the post season.

LAKESHOW · Post #426 » by **LAKESHOW** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:13 pm

mademan wrote:
LAKESHOW wrote:What are the Celtics waiting for. This is the perfect moment to use those assets

Thats the Cavs direct compeition. Unless it's a ridiculous overpay, there's no way Cleveland trades him to the (likely) 2nd best team in the East

That's the problem with teams back east. It's not about you. It's all about the west. As presently constructed, Celtics, cavs, no one is getting past the warriors. Therefore, if you have to make a deal with the enemy, you get it done to pick up Kyrie.

WaveTheWheat80 · Post #427 » by **WaveTheWheat80** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:14 pm

jbk1234 wrote:
Seabass11 wrote:kyrie/fillers for Wiggins/Teague (when he's available) seems legit. Kyrie/JJ/KAT would be fun af to watch. irony at its finest with Wiggins returning. Make it happen

Teague would have to go to a third team for a different PG. He's awful in the post season.

He would be fine with LeBron/Wiggins taking the focus off of him.

gino_giode · Post #428 » by **gino_giode** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:15 pm

Sooo do they change the 2k18 cover athlete? Has this ever happened?

Teen Girl Squad · Post #429 » by **Teen Girl Squad** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:16 pm

NBAFan93 wrote:
Teen Girl Squad wrote:Best (and most plausible) theory I have is that LeGM tried to float Kyrie trades after Love didn't get great offers, Kyrie got upset, then started making demands. Considering Kyrie almost never leaks things to the media, and LeBron always does (especially via Windhorst), this story sounds like LeBron is setting the stage for him to leave with some level of damage control (See, Kyrie demanded a trade first!). Leak the story now so that should he leave, some of the emotional blow is gone.

So again, all of this is somehow about the Lakers?

Not necessarily about the Lakers (though thats where all the smoke is), just that so much out of Cleveland is screaming "LeBron has a strong possibility of leaving" that it would be foolish to think that he's not at least keeping his options open.

Post #430 » by **jbk1234** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:16 pm

WaveTheWheat80 wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:
Seabass11 wrote:kyrie/fillers for Wiggins/Teague (when he's available) seems legit. Kyrie/JJ/KAT would be fun af to watch. irony at its finest with Wiggins returning. Make it happen

Teague would have to go to a third team for a different PG. He's awful in the post season.

He would be fine with LeBron/Wiggins taking the focus off of him.

I would've done Rubio/Wiggins & not looked back but I'm a big no on Teague. He's a deal breaker for me.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #431 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:16 pm

Teen Girl Squad wrote:Best (and most plausible) theory I have is that LeGM tried to float Kyrie trades after Love didn't get great offers, Kyrie got upset, then started making demands. Considering Kyrie almost never leaks things to the media, and LeBron always does (especially via Windhorst), this story sounds like LeBron is setting the stage for him to leave with some level of damage control (See, Kyrie demanded a trade first!). Leak the story now so that should he leave, some of the emotional blow is gone.

According to Windhorst, Kyrie seriously considered asking for a trade after last year's Finals.

In addition, Stephen A Smith said in March of 2016 that Kyrie was unhappy with the situation in Cleveland.

Watch on YouTube

I'm not buying that this is all about Kyrie being butthurt over trade rumors. He's tired of being in LeBron's shadow and has been for a while.

Bruh Man · Post #432 » by **Bruh Man** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:17 pm

Out of the teams mentioned the Wolves and Spurs would be a great fit.

jpengland · Post #433 » by **jpengland** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:17 pm

...to trade LeBron?

It's looking more and more likely that LeBron leaves Cleveland at the end of the season.

He is so clearly causing huge issues with other players whilst having hamstrung the Cavs from a Cap perspective ensuring his friends get deals.

Irving is young enough to be the focal point for the Cavs moving forward. Love could also stay or could be moved if required.

What could the Cavs get? Who would gamble on either a championship this year or the chance to woo LeBron and would give good young pieces in return? Would the Celtics fire off their BKN picks?

DarkAzcura · Post #434 » by **DarkAzcura** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:18 pm

LAKESHOW wrote:
mademan wrote:
LAKESHOW wrote:What are the Celtics waiting for. This is the perfect moment to use those assets

Thats the Cavs direct compeition. Unless it's a ridiculous overpay, there's no way Cleveland trades him to the (likely) 2nd best team in the East

That's the problem with teams back east. It's not about you. It's all about the west. As presently constructed, Celtics, cavs, no one is getting past the warriors. Therefore, if you have to make a deal with the enemy, you get it done to pick up Kyrie.

I have no interest in Irving whatsoever.

Teen Girl Squad · Post #435 » by **Teen Girl Squad** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:18 pm

Utah, Boston, MIlwalkee. He needs to be surrounded by shooters and defenders to cover his weaknesses. I guess San Antonio but after LMA, I'm pretty sure Pop wants nothing to do with Kyrie.

Jordan45822 · Post #436 » by **Jordan45822** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:18 pm

LeBron James‏Verified account @KingJames 5m5 minutes ago
A MONSTER!!!!!! Jesus Shuttlesworth at his finest. Young boys recognize.

This what Lebron thinks about the Irving talk he is talking about how good Ray Allen is.

tocooks101 · Post #437 » by **tocooks101** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:18 pm

Bruh Man wrote:Out of the teams mentioned the Wolves and Spurs would be a great fit.

Wolves just signed Teague tho

AssistRubio · Post #438 » by **AssistRubio** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:18 pm

Kyrie, Wiggins, Butler and KAT vs Curry, Klay, Durant and Dray for the next 3-5 years?

Sign me up.

Roscoe Sheed · Post #439 » by **Roscoe Sheed** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:19 pm

I'm upset that he didn't request the trade a month earlier- surely cp3 would have preferred to play in Cleveland with lebron rather than Houston

twozeroMM · Post #440 » by **twozeroMM** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:19 pm

gino_giode wrote:Sooo do they change the 2k18 cover athlete? Has this ever happened?

Photoshop my friend. If a trade happens before the release of course.