*NBA THREAD* Abe will be missed (4 Viewers)

[TobiasFunke]

The "guys who rarely post in the NBA thread rushing to the NBA thread within 10 minutes of LeBron's announcement to complain about how much attention it's going to get" shtick is tremendous.

 

[Sammy3469]

The "guys who rarely post in the NBA thread rushing to the NBA thread within 10 minutes of LeBron's announcement to complain about how much attention it's going to get" shtick is tremendous.

Pretty sure Cappy's "Jordan never opted out" has this taken care of already.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Jordan never opted out.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

 

[B-Deep]

The "guys who rarely post in the NBA thread rushing to the NBA thread within 10 minutes of LeBron's announcement to complain about how much attention it's going to get" shtick is tremendous.

anyone complaining about the attention is dumb

this just in, Lebron James is popular!

omg!!!!!111!!!!!!

 

[tom22406]

The "guys who rarely post in the NBA thread rushing to the NBA thread within 10 minutes of LeBron's announcement to complain about how much attention it's going to get" shtick is tremendous.

No,I'm posting about how bad ESPN sucks.

 

[Premier]

Jordan never opted out.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

 

[pollardsvision]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

 

[B-Deep]

It seems pretty clear that lebron is gonna play the field here

 

[Cliff Clavin]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

Gotta think its an equally tough decision for Bosh. Bosh would probably still gets something like 4/$60ish as an FA but he isn't going to sniff $20M per.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

They both think that the #7 for MCW and Thad Young makes a bunch of sense for both sides (both think Exum goes #3).

garbage

MCW was #11 last year and now proven. With 3 years of rookie contract.

0-Ryen Russillo isn’t an insider, which is worth noting

1-Also rumors of any sort of MCW deal to Lakers – I’ve heard aren’t accurate – but then lots of lies this time of year

2-But so far there hasn’t been any traction on that deal, according to sources.

http://section215.com/2014/06/22/scary-rumor-sixers-trade-mcw-thad-package-steve-nash-7th-overall-pick/

 

[TobiasFunke]

The "guys who rarely post in the NBA thread rushing to the NBA thread within 10 minutes of LeBron's announcement to complain about how much attention it's going to get" shtick is tremendous.

No,I'm posting about how bad ESPN sucks.

There's a lot of suck at ESPN, but over-covering LeBron a lot isn't part of it. Last time he was a free agent his decision decided one of the two teams playing in the Finals each of the next four years. This ain't Johnny Football or Tim Tebow.

 

[Captain Quinoa]

Jordan never opted out.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

Lebron is going to retire from the NBA to play WR for the Browns in place of the soon to be suspended Josh Gordon for 1 season until Josh comes back then Lebron will re-sign with the Cavs?

 

[Mario Kart]

1... 2.... 3... 4... 5... 6...

I'll be waiting for the ESPN special for the announcement.

I'm taking my ball and going home.

 

[tom22406]

The "guys who rarely post in the NBA thread rushing to the NBA thread within 10 minutes of LeBron's announcement to complain about how much attention it's going to get" shtick is tremendous.

No,I'm posting about how bad ESPN sucks.

There's a lot of suck at ESPN, but over-covering LeBron a lot isn't part of it. Last time he was a free agent his decision decided one of the two teams playing in the Finals each of the next four years. This ain't Johnny Football or Tim Tebow.

Maybe for you it's not.

 

[Sammy3469]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

Gotta think its an equally tough decision for Bosh. Bosh would probably still gets something like 4/$60ish as an FA but he isn't going to sniff $20M per.

It probably makes sense for Bosh to opt out no matter what. Even if he only gets 4/60 (I think it's more likely to a tad higher anyway), it would put him in a better situation and he won't be giving up that much.

However, he loves Miami so much (the city), that I doubt he leaves.

 

[B-Deep]

The "guys who rarely post in the NBA thread rushing to the NBA thread within 10 minutes of LeBron's announcement to complain about how much attention it's going to get" shtick is tremendous.

No,I'm posting about how bad ESPN sucks.

There's a lot of suck at ESPN, but over-covering LeBron a lot isn't part of it. Last time he was a free agent his decision decided one of the two teams playing in the Finals each of the next four years. This ain't Johnny Football or Tim Tebow.

Maybe for you it's not.

yeah, this board pretty clearly demonstrates people don't care to stalk or listen much about Lebron, it is an ESPN fabrication

 

[fantasycurse42]

LeBron opting out.

Now we wait and see if Wade does as well.

I am sort of surprised they didn't all opt out in one statement.

Take the hint.

 

[Gadzooks]

I thought LeBron had until June 30th to opt out? Why do it now before the draft? Makes me think he's going somewhere else and he's giving teams a chance to free up cap space or add other players by trading draft picks. Maybe Cleveland makes a deal for Love now so LeBron can come home and have a legit chance to win a title there? Maybe Houston can use their draft picks to get some other team to take Asik and Lin off their books so they space for LeBron? Maybe I'm overthinking this?

 

[massraider]

There must a be a blog post somewhere breaking down potential landing spots. Anyone got a good read?

 

[fantasycurse42]

It probably makes sense for Bosh to opt out no matter what.

WAT?

 

[massraider]

I thought LeBron had until June 30th to opt out? Why do it now before the draft? Makes me think he's going somewhere else and he's giving teams a chance to free up cap space or add other players by trading draft picks. Maybe Cleveland makes a deal for Love now so LeBron can come home and have a legit chance to win a title there? Maybe Houston can use their draft picks to get some other team to take Asik and Lin off their books so they space for LeBron? Maybe I'm overthinking this?

Sooner you opt out, sooner teams can talk to him, and start making moves, giving him more options. Waiting, as far as I can see, doesn't benefit him at all.

 

[pollardsvision]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

Gotta think its an equally tough decision for Bosh. Bosh would probably still gets something like 4/$60ish as an FA but he isn't going to sniff $20M per.

I think so too, but hasn't Bosh pretty much already said he'd take a pay cut and run it back?

I think Bosh would also have some better options than Wade. I think a good team would give Bosh something like 4/55 or so. Hell, he might even be able to figure out a way to follow LeBron around some more.

Wade doesn't seem to have many enticing options. He can take a massive pay cut to spend his twilight getting blamed for every Heat loss, or he can make a bunch of money on a bad team. If MIA's not that bad team, it'll be somebody else, because a good team is not giving Wade a big contract.

I think Bosh has another $40-50 mill he could make elsewhere, but I don't think any decent GM is giving Wade anything more than 3/35.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

Gotta think its an equally tough decision for Bosh. Bosh would probably still gets something like 4/$60ish as an FA but he isn't going to sniff $20M per.

It probably makes sense for Bosh to opt out no matter what. Even if he only gets 4/60 (I think it's more likely to a tad higher anyway), it would put him in a better situation and he won't be giving up that much.

However, he loves Miami so much (the city), that I doubt he leaves.

Financially, it makes sense to opt in.

Opt in: 2/$42 + re-sign @ 31 when he is still in his prime

Opt out: sign 4/$60ish + re-sign @ 33 when his age is showing more.

If he values winning more, opting out is the right play. Miami will be terrible if LeBron leaves.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

I thought LeBron had until June 30th to opt out? Why do it now before the draft? Makes me think he's going somewhere else and he's giving teams a chance to free up cap space or add other players by trading draft picks. Maybe Cleveland makes a deal for Love now so LeBron can come home and have a legit chance to win a title there? Maybe Houston can use their draft picks to get some other team to take Asik and Lin off their books so they space for LeBron? Maybe I'm overthinking this?

And the 76ers, who have boatloads of cap space, thank him.

You want to dump some salary to make a run at all these big guys? Come talk to Philly. We want picks and to move up.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

There must a be a blog post somewhere breaking down potential landing spots. Anyone got a good read?

He can go where ever he wants. Any team would be able to clear cap space except maybe Brooklyn.

 

[Sammy3469]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

Gotta think its an equally tough decision for Bosh. Bosh would probably still gets something like 4/$60ish as an FA but he isn't going to sniff $20M per.

It probably makes sense for Bosh to opt out no matter what. Even if he only gets 4/60 (I think it's more likely to a tad higher anyway), it would put him in a better situation and he won't be giving up that much.

However, he loves Miami so much (the city), that I doubt he leaves.

Financially, it makes sense to opt in.

Opt in: 2/$42 + re-sign @ 31 when he is still in his prime

Opt out: sign 4/$60ish + re-sign @ 33 when his age is showing more.

If he values winning more, opting out is the right play. Miami will be terrible if LeBron leaves.

I think he could make more than 4/60 from some team. He'd be a great fit on any of the teams that don't get LeBron or Melo.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Could Lebron being pressuring Wade to opt out and rework his deal with Miami to get Lebron to stay? Basically Wade gives the Heat room to sign another player and becomes a smaller part of the team behind a big-3 of Lebron-Bosh--??. Or do the numbers not work even with Wade on a smaller contract?

 

[fantasycurse42]

I say he stays in the East, although the Clippers make a nice landing spot.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

Gotta think its an equally tough decision for Bosh. Bosh would probably still gets something like 4/$60ish as an FA but he isn't going to sniff $20M per.

I think so too, but hasn't Bosh pretty much already said he'd take a pay cut and run it back?

I think Bosh would also have some better options than Wade. I think a good team would give Bosh something like 4/55 or so. Hell, he might even be able to figure out a way to follow LeBron around some more.

Wade doesn't seem to have many enticing options. He can take a massive pay cut to spend his twilight getting blamed for every Heat loss, or he can make a bunch of money on a bad team. If MIA's not that bad team, it'll be somebody else, because a good team is not giving Wade a big contract.

I think Bosh has another $40-50 mill he could make elsewhere, but I don't think any decent GM is giving Wade anything more than 3/35.

Actually, Wade's decision is much easier now that I think of it. Opting out would be ridiculously dumb for him. Bosh has to weigh keeping the cash from Miami or taking the cut to play somewhere else. Bosh would get snatched up pretty quick by someone like Houston or Chicago if they fail getting Love/Melo/LeBron.

 

[massraider]

There must a be a blog post somewhere breaking down potential landing spots. Anyone got a good read?

He can go where ever he wants. Any team would be able to clear cap space except maybe Brooklyn.

I liked Van Gundy's comment just now on SC.

Basically, Western Conference is varsity, Eastern is JV, and Lebron would be smart to stay in EC. Recommended Chicago.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Could Lebron being pressuring Wade to opt out and rework his deal with Miami to get Lebron to stay? Basically Wade gives the Heat room to sign another player and becomes a smaller part of the team behind a big-3 of Lebron-Bosh--??. Or do the numbers not work even with Wade on a smaller contract?

I don't think this matters... Wade is going to do what he wants to do... & honestly, he would be a fool to opt out. He has 3 rings and a legacy cemented in MIA, he should take the cash.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Could Lebron being pressuring Wade to opt out and rework his deal with Miami to get Lebron to stay? Basically Wade gives the Heat room to sign another player and becomes a smaller part of the team behind a big-3 of Lebron-Bosh--??. Or do the numbers not work even with Wade on a smaller contract?

All 3 would have to take cuts of about $8M this year (and next) to be able to add a single player of any significance.

 

[NutterButter]

Could Lebron being pressuring Wade to opt out and rework his deal with Miami to get Lebron to stay? Basically Wade gives the Heat room to sign another player and becomes a smaller part of the team behind a big-3 of Lebron-Bosh--??. Or do the numbers not work even with Wade on a smaller contract?

I don't think this matters... Wade is going to do what he wants to do... & honestly, he would be a fool to opt out. He has 3 rings and a legacy cemented in MIA, he should take the cash.

Some say the legacy takes a big hit if he doesn't opt out.

 

[massraider]

Could Lebron being pressuring Wade to opt out and rework his deal with Miami to get Lebron to stay? Basically Wade gives the Heat room to sign another player and becomes a smaller part of the team behind a big-3 of Lebron-Bosh--??. Or do the numbers not work even with Wade on a smaller contract?

I don't think this matters... Wade is going to do what he wants to do... & honestly, he would be a fool to opt out. He has 3 rings and a legacy cemented in MIA, he should take the cash.

Some say the legacy takes a big hit if he doesn't opt out.

8 mill pay cut? Eff the legacy, get paid.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Could Lebron being pressuring Wade to opt out and rework his deal with Miami to get Lebron to stay? Basically Wade gives the Heat room to sign another player and becomes a smaller part of the team behind a big-3 of Lebron-Bosh--??. Or do the numbers not work even with Wade on a smaller contract?

I don't think this matters... Wade is going to do what he wants to do... & honestly, he would be a fool to opt out. He has 3 rings and a legacy cemented in MIA, he should take the cash.

Some say the legacy takes a big hit if he doesn't opt out.

His career is on the serious downslope, he has played great over the last decade. I don't think there is much he can do to improve or bring it down much. His career is winding down quickly.

 

[pollardsvision]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

Gotta think its an equally tough decision for Bosh. Bosh would probably still gets something like 4/$60ish as an FA but he isn't going to sniff $20M per.

I think so too, but hasn't Bosh pretty much already said he'd take a pay cut and run it back?

I think Bosh would also have some better options than Wade. I think a good team would give Bosh something like 4/55 or so. Hell, he might even be able to figure out a way to follow LeBron around some more.

Wade doesn't seem to have many enticing options. He can take a massive pay cut to spend his twilight getting blamed for every Heat loss, or he can make a bunch of money on a bad team. If MIA's not that bad team, it'll be somebody else, because a good team is not giving Wade a big contract.

I think Bosh has another $40-50 mill he could make elsewhere, but I don't think any decent GM is giving Wade anything more than 3/35.

Actually, Wade's decision is much easier now that I think of it. Opting out would be ridiculously dumb for him. Bosh has to weigh keeping the cash from Miami or taking the cut to play somewhere else. Bosh would get snatched up pretty quick by someone like Houston or Chicago if they fail getting Love/Melo/LeBron.

Yeah, and hell, as crazy as it might sound, if I'm Riley, and by some miracle Wade does opt out, I'm really weighing the possibility of being hated by those vicious MIA fans and actually trying to build a winner again.

Opting out means going to the negotiating table, and that won't go well for Wade.

The minute Wade opts out, Riley's best move becomes to bring LeBron and Bosh back at a discount, and tell Wade to hit the bricks.

Try to offer him something that's not a complete embarrassment, but any smart offer will be offensive to Wade and he won't accept.

 

[fantasycurse42]

LeBron opting out isn't a surprise, but I'm curious what it'll mean if we don't hear the same from Wade very soon. If Wade doesn't opt out, I think it's over.

The only way this works is if they all opt out, and you'd think (if they were going to continue) they'd make the decision together and announce pretty much at the same time.

We all know that Wade has an incredibly difficult decision, and it would seem with each passing day we don't hear anything that he's more and more likely to take that $42 mill gift and watch this run end.

Gotta think its an equally tough decision for Bosh. Bosh would probably still gets something like 4/$60ish as an FA but he isn't going to sniff $20M per.

I think so too, but hasn't Bosh pretty much already said he'd take a pay cut and run it back?

I think Bosh would also have some better options than Wade. I think a good team would give Bosh something like 4/55 or so. Hell, he might even be able to figure out a way to follow LeBron around some more.

Wade doesn't seem to have many enticing options. He can take a massive pay cut to spend his twilight getting blamed for every Heat loss, or he can make a bunch of money on a bad team. If MIA's not that bad team, it'll be somebody else, because a good team is not giving Wade a big contract.

I think Bosh has another $40-50 mill he could make elsewhere, but I don't think any decent GM is giving Wade anything more than 3/35.

Actually, Wade's decision is much easier now that I think of it. Opting out would be ridiculously dumb for him. Bosh has to weigh keeping the cash from Miami or taking the cut to play somewhere else. Bosh would get snatched up pretty quick by someone like Houston or Chicago if they fail getting Love/Melo/LeBron.

Yeah, and hell, as crazy as it might sound, if I'm Riley, and by some miracle Wade does opt out, I'm really weighing the possibility of being hated by those vicious MIA fans and actually trying to build a winner again.

Opting out means going to the negotiating table, and that won't go well for Wade.

The minute Wade opts out, Riley's best move becomes to bring LeBron and Bosh back at a discount, and tell Wade to hit the bricks.

Try to offer him something that's not a complete embarrassment, but any smart offer will be offensive to Wade and he won't accept.

Wade opts in, Bosh is iffy, Lebron hits the road...

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Its over in Miami.

 

[B-Deep]

if the heat three were going to take less money wouldn't that all be worked out before they opted out?

 

[Captain Quinoa]

The Iron Sheik ‏@the_ironsheik 16m

Good morning @KingJames how are your ass cramp?

 

[B-Deep]

The Iron Sheik ‏@the_ironsheik 16m

Good morning @KingJames how are your ass cramp?

sheik is crazy

 

[fantasycurse42]

Its over in Miami.

This... I assume once Lebron officially leaves, we will have no more Heat fans on this board anymore.

 

[pollardsvision]

if the heat three were going to take less money wouldn't that all be worked out before they opted out?

I think so. It's over.

LeBron to GSW.

Iggy to TOR.

Bosh shocks the world and signs with the Hornets.

Raps and Hornets in the ECF.

MIA does win the bidding war for Rio though.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Over/Under, Coach Spo in Miami 1.5 years?

 

[Captain Quinoa]

if the heat three were going to take less money wouldn't that all be worked out before they opted out?

I think so. It's over.

LeBron to GSW.

Iggy to TOR.

Bosh shocks the world and signs with the Hornets.

Raps and Hornets in the ECF.

MIA does win the bidding war for Rio though.

Wade, Rio, Haslem... #HeatersForLife

 

[Cliff Clavin]

if the heat three were going to take less money wouldn't that all be worked out before they opted out?

I think so. It's over.

LeBron to GSW.

Iggy to TOR.

Bosh shocks the world and signs with the Hornets.

Raps and Hornets in the ECF.

MIA does win the bidding war for Rio though.

You forgot either:

Melo to the Lakers. The icy stares between him and Kobe would be legendary

or

Melo to Houston. Howard sits out the 2nd half of the season due to exhaustion for covering up defensively for Harden and Melo. Houston gives up 2 1st round picks for to re-acquire Asik at the deadline to replace Howard.

 

[Abraham]

Doesn't this make Melo angry? Not even 24 hours of being the best looking girl at the dance and Lebron is now technically available.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Doesn't this make Melo angry? Not even 24 hours of being the best looking girl at the dance and Lebron is now technically available.

He should have never ran his mouth at the NBA draft on live TV.

Claiming he was the best player while barely being able to speak the English language was brutal.

 

[B-Deep]

Lebron to the knicks, phil gives melo the finger!

lol

(just kidding)

 

[Eephus]

Its over in Miami.

What will happen to Lebron's wife's juice bar?