Official Offseason News and Rumors

[avalon2423]

I think I have prepared myself that Lebron is leaving. If he stays Id be shocked. Just a fair warning, if he does leave, i might get a little angry on here LOL.

 

[SoPortland]

It is not about stats. It is about impact on the game. Love is awesome, but not dominant. If he were, then the Twolves would have at least made the playoffs. It is not like the rest of the roster is terrible. They have a couple decent pieces there.

And no, there are no big man superstars today.

By all counts, Love is a top 5 player... playing with junk and in a loaded conference. If he were in the East, he'd sneeze and they'd be in the playoffs.

 

[avalon2423]

Would be hysterical if this Owl was smarter then Sheridan and Broussard LOL

Cleveland Zoo Makes Owl Predict LeBron's Next Team, It Awkwardly Picks Miami | Bleacher Report

 

[tlance]

By all counts, Love is a top 5 player... playing with junk and in a loaded conference. If he were in the East, he'd sneeze and they'd be in the playoffs.

He may be a top 5 player. Still not a superstar though.

Like I said, that term gets thrown around way too often.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Well Lewis did step up late, but that is basically the almost the same roster, except a year older. Still most likely the fav in East, but so many questions and still no presence in the post.

And who is the Cavs center? Backup center?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Exactly. Heck, if Lebron had said something earlier, the Heat could have inserted themselves into the 'Melo conversation and possibly had a big 3 of 'Melo, Bosh and Wade. With what the Heat already did, they could come out of the east again with those 3.

If James knows he's leaving and staying in the EC, why would he want the Heat to be good?

Same logic as when he left the Cavs.
You want your opponents to be weak.

 

[Hambombs]

Are the SPURS suddenly making a push for Pau Gasol?


It seems unlikely, but the reports are suggesting that it is down to CHI or SAS.


It is not a typical Spurs type of approach....and I doubt it, but it is interesting.

Gasol would be awesome under pop

 

[Hambombs]

Would be hysterical if this Owl was smarter then Sheridan and Broussard LOL

Cleveland Zoo Makes Owl Predict LeBron's Next Team, It Awkwardly Picks Miami | Bleacher Report

Owl> multiple sauces LOL

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Defnintely not their M.O. Wonder what the genesis of the reports is?

Adrian Wojnarowski twitter.

The SPURS typically don't get involved in this type of stuff.
And they certainly don't release false reports to play games with the media.

Apparently, there is significant mutual interest between San Antonio and Pau Gasol.

I don't know if its enough to merit the pennies that SA can offer (many can pay more $), but the interest is mutual.

 

[Hambombs]

Bucher just said if lebron goes to Cleveland and bosh goes to Houston that minny would take our offer of lee, Barnes and two first round picks for love. Taking it with a grain of salt though lol

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

LeBron James reportedly didn't take Pat Riley's challenging press conference well - SBNation.com


Apparently he was upset with Rileys after season press conference.

OK, so instead I'll go play for the guy who thinks I should have been his slave.

And enough with the Miller amnesty, if made no difference. Nobody gave a shit at the time.

And coaching decisions? WTF? If Pops leaves Duncan in, James only has 1 ring. Then, Ill go play for a guy who has coached ZERO NBA games.

This guy (if this is true) is becoming too much.
He should just buy his own team and make all decisions while coaching it.

 

[Hambombs]

Adrian Wojnarowski twitter.

The SPURS typically don't get involved in this type of stuff.
And they certainly don't release false reports to play games with the media.

Apparently, there is significant mutual interest between San Antonio and Pau Gasol.

I don't know if its enough to merit the pennies that SA can offer (many can pay more $), but the interest is mutual.

Honestly I believe it. He's perfect for that offense

 

[starbigd]

Sheridan was just on Cowherd......TERRIBLE interview.

He's staking his reputation on it. He says it's 100%, and that Cleveland ALREADY knows because Lebron has told them this.

This stinks to high heaven.

 

[Kold]

First, I wouldn't particularly like that he's going to jump to yet another team in his prime...but at the least the "going home" sentiment is pretty cool. If he does goes to Cleveland...in 2 years Lebron is gonna look back on this time period and wonder if he should of just taken less money to stay in Miami at the very beginning of free agency so that they could really build that roster. If it is Kyrie and Love, neither have playoff experience. Kevin Love being there would speed up the process, but it's going to take awhile before they can win a title. If Lebron is somehow fine with that process then it's cool....but if he's in a win now mindset, then he may look to bolt. It all depends on the deal he signs. If he signs a deal with a 2 year opt out then we COULD be going through this again

 

[tlance]

Bucher just said if lebron goes to Cleveland and bosh goes to Houston that minny would take our offer of lee, Barnes and two first round picks for love. Taking it with a grain of salt though lol

If they take that package over Wiggins, they do not deserve to have a good team, ever.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 52m
Lakers FA Pau Gasol met with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak at the practice facility last night, a source said.

 

[DJ Fieri]

It is not about stats. It is about impact on the game. Love is awesome, but not dominant. If he were, then the Twolves would have at least made the playoffs. It is not like the rest of the roster is terrible. They have a couple decent pieces there.

And no, there are no big man superstars today.

In fairness, the West is brutal, Phoenix won 48 games and missed them.

 

[avalon2423]

If lebron already told the Cavs, then that was before he spoke with Riley and thats a DICK move on his part. I seriously hope he choses Miami just to see what Sheridan and these others say.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Sheridan was just on Cowherd......TERRIBLE interview.

He's staking his reputation on it. He says it's 100%, and that Cleveland ALREADY knows because Lebron has told them this.

This stinks to high heaven.

Grain of salt.
Why aren't the Cavs hard pressing for Love right now?
If they could factually tell him James was aboard, he would agree to a trade.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Other than game 5 vs okc, what other big moment did he stepped up in? Chalmers/battier stepped in far more big moments than miller. Let's not make shit up

In 3 seasons in Miami, he shot 36%, 45%, and 42% from 3 and he only averaged about 17 mins and was a good rebounder. I guess you expected too much.