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[Heatles84]

It's possible that it was a little of both. I think that Lebron has wanted to return to the Cavs ever since he left. Can't blame him for that. Who wouldn't want to play for their hometown team? Isn't that what we all dreamed as kids pretending we were pro players?

However, he wasn't going back as long as Cleveland continued to operate like they did when he was there before. Cleveland's FO is showing signs that they possibly have grasped something resembling a clue which would make a return even more enticing.

My biggest issue with how he has handled this is with the amount of time he took. That potentially screwed the Heat because they missed out on players who could have possibly helped them absorb the loss of Lebron a little easier. For example, they could have immediately inserted themselves into the 'Melo sweepstakes.

I have to be completely honest. But it's really hard to fuck up your roster when in the draft lottery you go 1,4,1,1 in order. I mentioned this to a friend at work yesterday - anybody with that luck in the draft lottery can put together a quality roster. Had the Spurs got that lottery success, they'd probably replicate Jordan's Bulls 96 record in multiple years and flat out win the title year after year.

 

[The Oldtimer]

If Gasol was like 30-31 I would feel a lot better about this move but with Gasol being 34 he only has 2-3 years left to help us win.

Good point and that is why I think Gasol will resign with the Lakers, in the end.

 

[purguy12]

Scary thing is Cleveland can add Love mid season.

 

[lakersrule]

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Dallas May have screwed the pooch tendering that offer to Parsons. If Houston waits until the last moment to match, there may be no SFs left to sign. They lost Carter too.

 

[Heatles84]

If the Bulls do indeed get Gasol, I can't put any team in the East ahead of them.....so far as Rose stays healthy. I'm not sure what the Bulls cap situation looks like, but if they somehow got Gasol and Ariza.....man. It looks like Miami may be around a 4/5 seed next year.

 

[purguy12]

Good point and that is why I think Gasol will resign with the Lakers, in the end.

Its 95% official that he is going to the Bulls. Lakers and Bulls are working on a trade. Right now its Gasol to the Bulls and Lakers getting Boozer(Big expiring contract) and either a 1st rd pick or Snell. Lakers want Butler. Bulls can't do Butler because they would have no SG or SF then. Gasol will be a great mentor for Mirotic. Can't wait for this season.

 

[purguy12]

I can't see Bulls signing Ariza. No cap space unless they trade Gibson but that would be pointless. I want Noah, Gasol and Gibson in the inside. They would have the best C/PF rotation in basketball.

 

[The Oldtimer]

Its 95% official that he is going to the Bulls. Lakers and Bulls are working on a trade. Right now its Gasol to the Bulls and Lakers getting Boozer(Big expiring contract) and either a 1st rd pick or Snell. Lakers want Butler. Bulls can't do Butler because they would have no SG or SF then. Gasol will be a great mentor for Mirotic. Can't wait for this season.

Thanks for the info, but if Gasol goes to the Bulls, then IMO it will be a big mistake, as Pau has maybe 2 good years left.

 

[starbigd]

Dallas May have screwed the pooch tendering that offer to Parsons. If Houston waits until the last moment to match, there may be no SFs left to sign. They lost Carter too.

Apparently they are trying to sign DJ Augustin at PG. They could probably amnesty Felton. They'll find somebody. I have no idea who tho.

Houston is going after Dunleavy and Ariza, so there's a good chance they don't match. Guess we'll see what happens in short order.

 

[purguy12]

Miami is screwed because they are giving Max deals to Bosh and Wade. 2 guys on the decline. It was loyal think to do. so I give Pat credit on that but Miami will be in trouble for the next 4-5 years. They will be an avg team. This year they can be good but I think thats all they got left.

 

[avalon2423]

Jenkins said that LBJ crew contacted him only july 5th about writi.g the article. He knew what he was doing and fucked miami over.

 

[purguy12]

Thanks for the info, but if Gasol goes to the Bulls, then IMO it will be a big mistake, as Pau has maybe 2 good years left.

I agree he has about 2 very good years left and then 2 avg years. The deal will be for 4 years I think. I can live with it because we would still have Gibson who can play min. Gasol is big for this team because it gives us that 2nd scorer. Plus Pau is also a good passer. So now we have 2 bigs that can pass(Noah and Pau). Pau isn't a full stretch 4 but he can shoot the ball. He can shoot outside a little and he can post you up.

 

[Sportsman]

Heat fans never deserved Lebron. The worst fans in the NBA, the arena was half empty during playoff games. What a bunch of dispassionate fans.

 

[purguy12]

Apparently they are trying to sign DJ Augustin at PG. They could probably amnesty Felton. They'll find somebody. I have no idea who tho.

Houston is going after Dunleavy and Ariza, so there's a good chance they don't match. Guess we'll see what happens in short order.

Dunleavy isn't a FA

 

[avalon2423]

No way wade gets a max contract

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Miami is screwed because they are giving Max deals to Bosh and Wade. 2 guys on the decline. It was loyal think to do. so I give Pat credit on that but Miami will be in trouble for the next 4-5 years. They will be an avg team. This year they can be good but I think thats all they got left.

What on earth makes you think Wades getting a 5 year max?

Maybe a 2 year, as was pointed out yesterday.

 

[purguy12]

Napier also looks bad in Summer league. Miami might be in trouble here.

 

[purguy12]

What on earth makes you think Wades getting a 5 year max?

Maybe a 2 year, as was pointed out yesterday.

No way Wade looks at Bosh contract and not ask for at least 4 years at like 15-18 mill a year. Pat will pay up because of what he did for them. No way he gets a 2 year 10-12 mill a year.

I guess we just have to wait and see. For Miami fans u better hope he doesn't get max or close to max deal.

 

[The Oldtimer]

I agree he has about 2 very good years left and then 2 avg years. The deal will be for 4 years I think. I can live with it because we would still have Gibson who can play min. Gasol is big for this team because it gives us that 2nd scorer. Plus Pau is also a good passer. So now we have 2 bigs that can pass(Noah and Pau). Pau isn't a full stretch 4 but he can shoot the ball. He can shoot outside a little and he can post you up.

Fail enough.

 

[purguy12]

Melo picks NY. Official. working on contract now.