The LeBron James Thread

[3304Life]

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Looking at that, in the scenario that he does leave then the best possible situation would be for him to go to Golden State, if we were to get Klay Thompson. That gives us a pretty good piece, either in negotiating some kind of trade to get a couple players or picks because a consistent 3 point shooter is something a lot of teams would want.

Our biggest issue is we have some guys on big money who don’t produce nearly enough. JR Smith is untradeable at this point because nobody wants to pay him $15m.

In terms of getting back to a healthy payroll, we kind of need LeBron to leave, or the long period of suffering post-LeBron will be worse than it was the last time he left. We were $38m over the cap last season.

[ojandpizza]

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Cavs only have 2 years of contracts left. They are set up fine for a rebuild when he leaves because literally everyone will be off the books soon, or traded as expiring contracts. They really aren’t screwed this time around. Plus if he actually leaves Love and Thompson will get offers fielded for them. Definitely likely nobody wants Smith, but at only 2 years left they can just not play him or get him to agree to a buyout.


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[jeremym480]

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Maybe LeBron can come to Toronto.....


n/m not gonna happen. I bet he ends up in San Antonio.

That would be the ultimate anti-KD move. KD went to the team he couldn't beat and LeBron would go to the team that he couldn't lose against.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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If the Lakers thing is true it’s simply a lifestyle move for him. Which is fine. But he and Paul George or whoever aren’t beating Golden State with Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma man

I don't really think any of LeBron's options are likely to beat Golden State to be honest. MAYBE Houston. That's probably it. A few of his options would at least give him a better shot than Cleveland can likely provide though.

If they have the cap space to sign 2 max FAs, would it even be possible to acquire a 3rd via trade?

As long as the Lakers are willing to trade some of their young guys/picks, then yes. I'm picturing a LeBron-PG-McCollum trio personally. If they get both LeBron and PG, they can easily justify moving at least one of Ingram/Kuzma, if not both.

I would hate to see the Lakers build what they had this past seasons. And take on LeBron James for what? A year or two? Brandon has been coming on. You got Kuz basically the fourth-fifth best rookie in the class. Is Lopez even on this team? And let's not mention Ball doesn't exactly match up with LeBron playing style. And everyone has heard my cries for Randle.

Lopez is a free agent. I think Lonzo is actually best suited in an off-ball role and think he'd be a good fit next to LeBron. And I would much, much rather build a team around LeBron, Paul George, and a 3rd all-starish level player than to pray that Ingram or Kuzma turn into a player of that caliber.

Question for anyone who wants to bite. Does anyone actually think LeBron would leave the East? Just a question.

I think it logically makes the most sense for him to leave the East just due to the opportunities that are out there. The Lakers, Rockets, and Spurs all offer a better opportunity than any of his realistic choices in the East likely do IMO. And regardless of the conference he plays in, he almost certainly has to beat the Warriors anyways.

[jake44np]

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Him breaking his hand was his fault and he let his team and Cleveland fans down. He owes it to them to stay there. Just stay in Cleveland James. ��

He owes Cleveland nothing!
He came back home and won them a Championship just like he said he would.
As a Cavs fan I don't feel like he owes us anything at all.
Him leaving this time is completely different than the last time he left.

[NDAlum]

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It’s one of those things where it’s easy for us to sit behind a computer/phone and say an NBA player “can’t read passes quick enough” as if we have the answer or can do better.

Just a pet peeve of mine when I hear comments like these from the Armchairs, lol.

Can't like this post enough

[jeremym480]

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If they have the cap space to sign 2 max FAs, would it even be possible to acquire a 3rd via trade?

I haven't looked at it too closely but I believe if they could attach someone like Ingram or Ball to Deng and get rid of his $18M, then they could bring in a third player in the $20-25 million/year range.

[cima]

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I haven't looked at it too closely but I believe if they could attach someone like Ingram or Ball to Deng and get rid of his $18M, then they could bring in a third player in the $20-25 million/year range.

I could be wrong but from what I've read, I think they have to get rid of Deng or stretch him just to get the 2nd max slot.

[georgiafan]

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The Hawks for example might take on dengs contract if they offered something like Randall, Kuzma, and a few 1st round picks. They could also swap Deng for Bazemore and pay whatever the difference would be since Baze is a solid 3 & D guy. Bazemore is owed a lot of $ but at least your getting a player that will contribute.

[turty11]

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From what I understand they would have to take on a decent amount of $ in return for deng's contract because it's over 6.5mil or so according to the trade machine so I don't see anyone going to LA except maybe PG unless Bron just wants to live in LA.

[jeebs9]

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He owes Cleveland nothing!
He came back home and won them a Championship just like he said he would.
As a Cavs fan I don't feel like he owes us anything at all.
Him leaving this time is completely different than the last time he left.

Have you gone back I read some of the stuff when he first left (jul 08)? Good stuff in this thread lol

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[ojandpizza]

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I could be wrong but from what I've read, I think they have to get rid of Deng or stretch him just to get the 2nd max slot.

I don't see how, Lopez is over 20 mil, KCP just under 20 mil, Frye just under 8, IT around 6-7.. That's contract coming off with no trades at all. These dudes aren't asking for 40mil a piece surely.

[jake44np]

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Have you gone back I read some of the stuff when he first left (jul 08)? Good stuff in this thread lol

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I can tell you my whole family was very upset when he left from Miami.

[jfsolo]

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I don't see how, Lopez is over 20 mil, KCP just under 20 mil, Frye just under 8, IT around 6-7.. That's contract coming off with no trades at all. These dudes aren't asking for 40mil a piece surely.

Randle's RFA cap hold put the Lakers at about 49 mil in cap space. Bron and George would cost 35 mil and 30 mil respectively, so renouncing him doesn't get them there unless those guys take each take like 10% less than max. Blowing out Deng does get them there, but personally I don't want to give up any of the kids for probably 2 years of elite but not enough to get us over top with the team we would probably have, LeBron

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He owes Cleveland nothing!
He came back home and won them a Championship just like he said he would.
As a Cavs fan I don't feel like he owes us anything at all.
Him leaving this time is completely different than the last time he left.

He didnt OWE Cleveland anything the first time around.