Lebron James FA list released

[bksballer89]

LeBron James Rumors: Cavaliers, Lakers, Rockets, 76ers on Free Agency List

 

[Bolts]

Where the hell are the Kings on his FA list? Fuck you LeBron!

 

[trojanfan12]

LeBron James Rumors: Cavaliers, Lakers, Rockets, 76ers on Free Agency List

Mildly surprised at the Rockets because of what they'd have to give up to clear space. Not surprised at the other 3.

 

[msgkings322]

Mildly surprised at the Rockets because of what they'd have to give up to clear space. Not surprised at the other 3.

Space clearing or no, a team with a core of Harden, Paul, and James would be a contender no matter who else is still there.

 

[trojanfan12]

Space clearing or no, a team with a core of Harden, Paul, and James would be a contender no matter who else is still there.

True, but I'd see that team running out of gas because they'd have no depth.

 

[msgkings322]

True, but I'd see that team running out of gas because they'd have no depth.

We don't know who the other 9 guys are yet. Rockets need to take him if he wants to go there.

 

[mall3013]

Come to Philly LeBron!

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Come to Philly LeBron!

 

[Mecca]

We don't know who the other 9 guys are yet. Rockets need to take him if he wants to go there.

I have been saying Houston for months.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I have been saying Houston for months.

It will be interesting to see. A team with Harden, Lebron and CP3 could be better than the Warriors.

IF they can build a team around them.

And although i'm not 100% on this, the Rockets have $80m guaranteed next year already and that's without CP3

 

[Mecca]

It will be interesting to see. A team with Harden, Lebron and CP3 could be better than the Warriors.

IF they can build a team around them.

And although i'm not 100% on this, the Rockets have $80m guaranteed next year already and that's without CP3

All true.

But, they don't need cap space for Capela or Paul, they have bird rights.

Chris's cap hold is a huge obstacle though...

They have 4 choices....

1. Go scorched Earth and renounce Ariza, Capela and everyone else not named Paul, Harden...and hope Cp3 gives them a huge discount, because Bron won't .

2. Trade Gordon, renounce everyone but Cp3.

3. They can do to the Cavs what they did to the Clippers and trade for him.

That would take cooperation from the Cavs. So, that might not be a option unless he just wanted to fuck the Lakers out of getting him.

4. Find some Dummy that is willing to absorb Anderson for a asset. They would have to part with multiple 1st rounders. But, would probably be willing for James.

Here are a few scenarios thought up by folks way more smarter than me.

LeBron to Houston is complicated. Here's 4 ways they can do it.

Do the Houston Rockets have a shot at LeBron James in free agency? It's not outlandish

How exactly could the Houston Rockets add LeBron James in 2018?

 

[R.J. MacReady]

Should Lebron let Cleveland know in advance that he is not going to resign with them?
Is he going to let them find out at the last second like the last time?

I think he should tell them first and spare them the Lebron sweepstakes.

 

[broncosmitty]

He ain't goin anywhere.

 

[Mecca]

Wow...This is crazy if it's true.




Option 2: Trade Eric Gordon or Clint Capela

If Houston went scorched earth, renounced or traded every player except the untouchable ones, and waived their non-guaranteed players, they could manage about $8 million in cap space. That’s, uh, not enough to sign James.

Houston could free up even more space by dealing one or their two key role players, Gordon or Capela. The Rockets will have to pay Capela well next summer, but his cap hold is only $5 million, so they can wait to finalize his contract last. That’s useful, and the Rockets also have leverage since Capela is a restricted free agent. It’s doubtful that Houston would even consider renouncing him for a marginal amount of added cap space.

Gordon, on the other hand, has emerged as a lethal “switch-buster” and a player whose three-point shooting really personifies Houston’s identity. The Rockets would be losing a crucial part of their offense if they dealt him — and remember, they can’t take much or any salary back in return or it defeats the purpose — but everything might be on the table if it means signing LeBron James.

Without Gordon’s $13.5 million, the Rockets could sign James to a contract starting at his $35.4 million max and Paul to one that starts upwards of $30 million.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

He ain't goin anywhere.

All depends how they perform in the playoffs. If they don't make the finals, he's outta there. Even with the potential top 5 pick they get off the Nets.

 

[Black Adam]

stay the FUCK away from my Lakers...

Sincerely...

CL67

 

[bksballer89]

stay the FUCK away from my Lakers...

Sincerely...

CL67

 

[broncosmitty]

All depends how they perform in the playoffs. If they don't make the finals, he's outta there. Even with the potential top 5 pick they get off the Nets.

He's a Cav, for the longhaul.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

He's a Cav, for the longhaul.

That's what they said in 2010 too.

And then the Heat said it in 2014

 

[broncosmitty]

That's what they said in 2010 too.

And then the Heat said it in 2014

Im sayin it in 2018.