*NBA THREAD* Abe will be missed (6 Viewers)

[pollardsvision]

I get Melo to the Knicks for more than money.

If that's a home of sorts for him, it's not much crazier than LeBron going to one of the most dysfunctional organizations in sports.

It's a wasted year, sure, but if CLE doesn't get Love, LeBron getting a ring this sesaon is unlikely, imo.

A year from now, NYK is a great spot to be.

The real difference is that LeBron makes every team a real contender, and Melo does not. There's no shame in not being LeBron.

People say if Melo wants to win, he would go to CHI, but stars don't want to go to CHI. It's time to accept that.

 

[Todem]

Lebron tells Gilbert to kiss his ###.

That will be the extent of that meeting via telephone and his agent will say it for him. Riley closes the deal tonight.

 

[mcintyre1]

Wow, I missed a lot today.

So this rumored Love deal... who is Cleveland sending to the Wolves?

Apparently wiggins.

Crazy. And Love gets a Max deal too?

Of course Love will get a max deal wherever he goes. No evidence that Wiggins was offered though.

IMO, there's no way the trade happens without the basics being Love for Wiggins + pieces. That said, I don't think we're going to hear anything near official RE: Wiggins until it is about to go down. You don't want to start your relationship with your future star with publicly almost trading him before he even signs.

 

[mcintyre1]

Don't feel like scouring the last few pages, anyone throw up links to the moving trucks out front of Lebron's house in Miami yet?

 

[pollardsvision]

Don't feel like scouring the last few pages, anyone throw up links to the moving trucks out front of Lebron's house in Miami yet?

No, but I hear the juice bar is having a liquidation sale.

 

[Max Power]

People say if Melo wants to win, he would go to CHI, but stars don't want to go to CHI. It's time to accept that.

I'm not ready to go that far with Chicago. McGrady passing hurt. Missing LeBron and Wade in 2010 sucked, but we all saw why. I'm not that upset over missing on Melo. We couldn't even offer a max 4 year contract.

A couple more times and I might be on board with that theory.

 

[mcintyre1]

https://twitter.com/SedanoESPN/status/486954251508129792/photo/1

He points out that no one knows if Lebron moves his cars every year, though.

 

[got_nugs]

https://twitter.com/SedanoESPN/status/486954251508129792/photo/1

He points out that no one knows if Lebron moves his cars every year, though.

Sedano just had a baby...his ### needs to go home.

 

[pollardsvision]

People say if Melo wants to win, he would go to CHI, but stars don't want to go to CHI. It's time to accept that.

I'm not ready to go that far with Chicago. McGrady passing hurt. Missing LeBron and Wade in 2010 sucked, but we all saw why. I'm not that upset over missing on Melo. We couldn't even offer a max 4 year contract.

A couple more times and I might be on board with that theory.

Yeah, that's probably not fair, but at the very least, Melo isn't the only star to pass on what everyone agrees is a ready made title contender. Not having a full max really makes it unfair to say.

Though, I'm starting think maybe when you get Jordan, it uses up your karma for 2-3 decades.

 

[GOB]

TENSION IS RISING IN HERE!

 

[sporthenry]

Wow, I missed a lot today.

So this rumored Love deal... who is Cleveland sending to the Wolves?

Apparently wiggins.

Crazy. And Love gets a Max deal too?

Of course Love will get a max deal wherever he goes. No evidence that Wiggins was offered though.

Not offered but T-Wolves seemingly just got a bunch of chips. For one, Love is a proven commodity while you are still taking a risk on Wiggins so assuming he signs an extension, I see no reason not to do it. Beyond that, if that is what it takes to get LeBron and win now, you have to do it. I love Wiggins but Love easily pushes them as ECF favorites.

And T-Wolves could always go to Boston and use the pieces Cleveland just traded and just take the draft picks which might be better than some combo with Waiters/Bennett.

 

[Frostillicus]

Haven't been in here in a few days, but the thread title has me curious

Oh wait though The Timberwolves had a change of heart after turning down Love for the #1 pick before the draft and now want Wiggins.

Have heard this a couple of times. My understanding is a deal was in place, but Love wouldn't sign an extension so the Cavs pulled out (teehee).

 

[Joe Summer]

Lebron tells Gilbert to kiss his ###.

That will be the extent of that meeting via telephone and his agent will say it for him. Riley closes the deal tonight.

Lebron's team should write the press release in Comic Sans font.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Has there been any reason given why Riley and LBJ are meeting in Las Vegas? Seems like a long ways to go when they both live in Miami.

 

[Captain Quinoa]

kevin driscoll ‏@kevndriscoll 5m

LeBron's team upgraded bandwidth on servers in anticipation of massive traffic. Also, site re-designed today with 'Kid from Akron' headline

7pm lebronjames.com be there or be todem

 

[got_nugs]

Has there been any reason given why Riley and LBJ are meeting in Las Vegas? Seems like a long ways to go when they both live in Miami.

James runs a camp for high schoolers, has for 8 years.

 

[mcintyre1]

Has there been any reason given why Riley and LBJ are meeting in Las Vegas? Seems like a long ways to go when they both live in Miami.

I believe LBJ was already in Vegas for a skills camp or something.

 

[Captain Quinoa]

Has there been any reason given why Riley and LBJ are meeting in Las Vegas? Seems like a long ways to go when they both live in Miami.

Lebron is there for his skills camp

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Wow, I missed a lot today.

So this rumored Love deal... who is Cleveland sending to the Wolves?

Apparently wiggins.

Crazy. And Love gets a Max deal too?

Of course Love will get a max deal wherever he goes. No evidence that Wiggins was offered though.

Evidence? Well that would be impossible, but I consider Woj as "trustworthy" as it gets for these reporters.

Adrian Wojnarowski:
Cleveland pushed on deal centered on No. 1 pick for Kevin Love, but his refusal to re-sign w/ Cavs has killed talks, sources tell Yahoo.
I think its safe to say they started talking about the possibility, it got floated to Love's camp and they said no extension unless Lebron. That's probably one of the first thing they check, so I doubt it got into much detail.

This makes me somewhat more hopeful a deal could get back on the table if Lebron heads to Cleveland.

Edit: Neat board.

 

[got_nugs]

kevin driscoll ‏@kevndriscoll 5m

LeBron's team upgraded bandwidth on servers in anticipation of massive traffic. Also, site re-designed today with 'Kid from Akron' headline

7pm lebronjames.com be there or be todem

Oh, he's wearing a Heat jersey! YES!

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Has there been any reason given why Riley and LBJ are meeting in Las Vegas? Seems like a long ways to go when they both live in Miami.

Lebron has a nike basketball camp going on there.

 

[got_nugs]

I heard/read today that the Heat could still sign/trade Chalmers to/through Charlotte for McBob which would open up the MLE spot. Make any sense?

 

[pollardsvision]

Out of curiosity, has anyone ever seen Todem and Dan LeBatard in the same place at the same time?

 

[Captain Quinoa]

Wow, I missed a lot today.

So this rumored Love deal... who is Cleveland sending to the Wolves?

Apparently wiggins.

Crazy. And Love gets a Max deal too?

Of course Love will get a max deal wherever he goes. No evidence that Wiggins was offered though.

Evidence? Well that would be impossible, but I consider Woj as "trustworthy" as it gets for these reporters.

Adrian Wojnarowski:
Cleveland pushed on deal centered on No. 1 pick for Kevin Love, but his refusal to re-sign w/ Cavs has killed talks, sources tell Yahoo.
I think its safe to say they started talking about the possibility, it got floated to Love's camp and they said no extension unless Lebron. That's probably one of the first thing they check, so I doubt it got into much detail.

This makes me somewhat more hopeful a deal could get back on the table if Lebron heads to Cleveland.

Edit: Neat board.

I meant today

 

[shader]

kevin driscoll ‏@kevndriscoll 5m

LeBron's team upgraded bandwidth on servers in anticipation of massive traffic. Also, site re-designed today with 'Kid from Akron' headline

7pm lebronjames.com be there or be todem

Oh, he's wearing a Heat jersey! YES!

The Man. The Philanthropist. The Businessman. The Athlete

I wish I hadn't pulled up his website. I like him less now.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Wow, I missed a lot today.

So this rumored Love deal... who is Cleveland sending to the Wolves?

Apparently wiggins.

Crazy. And Love gets a Max deal too?

Of course Love will get a max deal wherever he goes. No evidence that Wiggins was offered though.

Evidence? Well that would be impossible, but I consider Woj as "trustworthy" as it gets for these reporters.

Adrian Wojnarowski:
Cleveland pushed on deal centered on No. 1 pick for Kevin Love, but his refusal to re-sign w/ Cavs has killed talks, sources tell Yahoo.
I think its safe to say they started talking about the possibility, it got floated to Love's camp and they said no extension unless Lebron. That's probably one of the first thing they check, so I doubt it got into much detail.

This makes me somewhat more hopeful a deal could get back on the table if Lebron heads to Cleveland.

Edit: Neat board.

I meant today

Oh, that's all BS I think...so far.

 

[got_nugs]

Popovich moving his car too?

 

[Frostillicus]

Popovich moving his car too?

Lebron, Love, and Popp all to Cleveland? What a day to be a Cavs fan.

 

[got_nugs]

Popovich moving his car too?

Lebron, Love, and Popp all to Cleveland? What a day to be a Cavs fan.

luckys.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Seems like these tall millionaires are up to something.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Cavs are now favorites to win the NBA title on 5Dimes.

 

[got_nugs]

Cavs are now favorites to win the NBA title on 5Dimes.

Heat 3rd! Wade's still elite!

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Cavs are now favorites to win the NBA title on 5Dimes.

Best time to bet the Spurs?

 

[shader]

According to Marc Stein

BREAKING: Rich Paul, the agent of LeBron James has informed ESPN that LeBron will sign a max contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

3:56pm - 9 Jul 14

Or not? Since been deleted?

According to Marc Stein? His twitter? I don't see it.

 

[Vykng]

According to Marc Stein

BREAKING: Rich Paul, the agent of LeBron James has informed ESPN that LeBron will sign a max contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

3:56pm - 9 Jul 14

Or not? Since been deleted?

According to Marc Stein? His twitter? I don't see it.

Yeah was on Twitter. Couldn't copy paste his handle from phone.

 

[mcintyre1]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 1mCavaliers are pursuing a Kevin Love trade with Minnesota, contingent on the signing of LeBron James, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

EVIDENCE!

 

[shader]

According to Marc Stein

BREAKING: Rich Paul, the agent of LeBron James has informed ESPN that LeBron will sign a max contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

3:56pm - 9 Jul 14

Or not? Since been deleted?

According to Marc Stein? His twitter? I don't see it.

Yeah was on Twitter. Couldn't copy paste his handle from phone.

looks like a fake account

 

[Vykng]

According to Marc Stein

BREAKING: Rich Paul, the agent of LeBron James has informed ESPN that LeBron will sign a max contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

3:56pm - 9 Jul 14

Or not? Since been deleted?

According to Marc Stein? His twitter? I don't see it.

Oof, looks like it was from a spoof Twitter account.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Clevo to win the EC still +375 on Sportsbook.

 

[Frostillicus]

MOMENTUM GAINING!

 

[shader]

According to Marc Stein

BREAKING: Rich Paul, the agent of LeBron James has informed ESPN that LeBron will sign a max contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

3:56pm - 9 Jul 14

Or not? Since been deleted?

According to Marc Stein? His twitter? I don't see it.

Yeah was on Twitter. Couldn't copy paste his handle from phone.

@ESPNSteinLlne has the fake Lebron info

@ESPNSteinLine is the real account

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Has there been any reason given why Riley and LBJ are meeting in Las Vegas? Seems like a long ways to go when they both live in Miami.

I don't think we'll ever know.

 

[NutterButter]

Anyone have a link to the Lebron/Riley telecast?

 

[Vykng]

According to Marc Stein

BREAKING: Rich Paul, the agent of LeBron James has informed ESPN that LeBron will sign a max contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

3:56pm - 9 Jul 14

Or not? Since been deleted?

According to Marc Stein? His twitter? I don't see it.

Yeah was on Twitter. Couldn't copy paste his handle from phone.

@ESPNSteinLlne has the fake Lebron info

@ESPNSteinLine is the real account

Yeah, saw it from a retweet(didn't notice) and assumed it was legit since I follow Stein.

 

[shader]

According to Marc Stein

BREAKING: Rich Paul, the agent of LeBron James has informed ESPN that LeBron will sign a max contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

3:56pm - 9 Jul 14

Or not? Since been deleted?

According to Marc Stein? His twitter? I don't see it.

Yeah was on Twitter. Couldn't copy paste his handle from phone.

@ESPNSteinLlne has the fake Lebron info

@ESPNSteinLine is the real account

Yeah, saw it from a retweet(didn't notice) and assumed it was legit since I follow Stein.

It was a great fake account. Totally threw me for a minute too.

 

[sporthenry]

Has there been any reason given why Riley and LBJ are meeting in Las Vegas? Seems like a long ways to go when they both live in Miami.

I don't think we'll ever know.

Pretty sure it is so LeBron can throw a bunch of money on whoever he eventually chooses.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

good lord, who designed LBJ website? The people who design carpets for casinos?

 

[DrJ]

Whole lot of arguing about something that will be resolved soon without any of your input.

Welcome to message boards, cookies and cake in the corner.

Only guy in FFA history I've put on ignore. Everytime someone quotes his nonsense reaffirms my decision. Guy is a tool.

I swear he's the only one that's ever been on mine.

The fact that most of the board whips the crap out of you two on a regular basis and I'm the one that gets under your skin says an awful lot about my abilities.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

good lord, who designed LBJ website? The people who design carpets for casinos?

I love that the first thing that pops out is a pic of him in a golf getup.