What Will LeBron Do This Summer?

[Wamu]

On my way.

Good deal.

 

[Raw_Bee808]

 

[Shanemansj13]

the hornets laugh at your proposal

Maybe substitute a player but nah I don’t think it is a bad offer. The 8th pick in this draft could be a star most likely an all-star

 

[Heatles84]

Maybe substitute a player but nah I don’t think it is a bad offer. The 8th pick in this draft could be a star most likely an all-star

That's the problem. Charlotte's going to want more for an all-star level player than the 8th pick is going to offer. There's no guarantee that any player pans out; with a few exceptions along the way.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

If Pop can patch things up with Kawhi, San Antonio would make the most sense. Arguably the most consistent franchise in the NBA the last 20 years, Lebron could play with a top 5 player in his prime (depending on that quad), along with a top 30 player in Aldridge. He'd also play for an established HOF coach that he's always coveted. Everything hinges on Kawhi. That would make the most sense for Lebron though. He'd also be able to play in an established offensive system that doesn't force Lebron to contribute offensively at such a high volume for his team to be successful, and Kawhi would be the defender on the primary player on the opposition on a daily basis.

Yep.

If he can get to either Texas teams * Not named Mavericks * , it's his best chance at winning.

Funny, both spots offer something a little different than the other stylistically.

Pop is the cerebral coach and system LeBron claims to long for.

Trigger Mike plays fast and loose and will just give him the ball and say.......go.

But, it's gonna be tough to get to either of those Teams.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Lots of interesting Lebron rumors going around and it's only going to get worse.

Driving to the grocery store a little earlier today, I heard a sports talk guy say that some folks in the entertainment industry are saying that Lebron to the Lakers is pretty much a done deal.

He added that Lebron wants to be a "mogul" in the entertainment industry and that if he wants to set himself up for life after basketball, plus have at least a solid chance at competing for a title...that the Lakers are the only team that makes sense for him.

He said that he probably saw Kobe holding up that Oscar and wants one for himself.

I saw that too.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Maybe substitute a player but nah I don’t think it is a bad offer. The 8th pick in this draft could be a star most likely an all-star

It's a bad deal because someone will outbid you.

Nobody is going to feel sorry for the Cavs.

Nobody is going to do you any solids.

 

[Heatles84]

Yep.

If he can get to either Texas teams * Not named Mavericks * , it's his best chance at winning.

Funny, both spots offer something a little different than the other stylistically.

Pop is the cerebral coach and system LeBron claims to long for.

Trigger Mike plays fast and loose and will just give him the ball and say.......go.

But, it's gonna be tough to get to either of those Teams.

For the Spurs, Lebron would have to opt-in and they'd have to send Cleveland Gasol, Green and probably picks to make it work. Gasol would likely be a buy out casualty at the trade deadline next season.

But if I'm Lebron, that's what I'm doing so long as Kawhi's all about staying with the Spurs.

 

[msgkings322]

LeBron has never played for a great coach that was accepted as a great coach at the time. People know now that Spo is great but they didn't then.

You know what would put the whole LeGM/LeCoach thing to bed real fast?

Popovich. If they won a ship together, with LeBron as their best player, that would really change that narrative.

You want to root for the Spurs so bad, and I don't blame you! Much better than the Sixers, Rockets, or god forbid Lakers. Ewwwww.

 

[Shanemansj13]

That's the problem. Charlotte's going to want more for an all-star level player than the 8th pick is going to offer. There's no guarantee that any player pans out; with a few exceptions along the way.

There is no guarantee at 1-3 either. Shit Doncic is more of a risk than Young, Porter or Sexton. Kemba has made 2 AS’s and is about to be 28 and he about to want a shit ton of money. It’s not like we are talking about a great player here

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

The Spurs can still keep Green if he plays ball and exercise early rights.
Green has hinted at it. Remember he was a D-league nobody that the Spurs rescued and gave a career.

He is exceedingly loyal to San Antonio in a Tim Duncan (take less money kind of way).
Plus Danny Green is a good friend of Lebron who would love to play with him again.
Weirdly enough, two of Lebron's closest pals in the league are Dejounte Murray/Danny Green.

They could offer Lebron 20-22 million as is....without much work in a no state tax state.
If they can spin off Pau Gasol, they can get that up to 35-38 million. It is not really that implausible.

Pau is only partially guaranteed and a solid buyout candidate for a "tanking process" type team, but the spurs would have to part with some picks, euro rights, and younger assets as well.

 

[Shanemansj13]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/kingja...hree-team-trade-paul-george-kemba-walker/amp/

 

[tlance]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/kingja...hree-team-trade-paul-george-kemba-walker/amp/

Extremely unrealistic.

Sorry, but not happening.

Kemba for Clarkson and the 8th?

No.

George asking to be traded to Cleveland BEFORE LBJ signs?

Again, hell no.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Extremely unrealistic.

Sorry, but not happening.

Kemba for Clarkson and the 8th?

No.

George asking to be traded to Cleveland BEFORE LBJ signs?

Again, hell no.

Him and Lebron are very close, that wouldn’t be the problem. The problem is assets Charotte and OKC receive. Anything OKC returns is a win bc PG can leave if he wants, if they get Love that would certainly be enough and he actually fits well in OKC. Charlotte is the problem, they would have to include the pick and two players. I dont think it is happening but when you break it down it isn’t too unrealisitc. The only way for OKC to replace PG is in a sign-and-trade. Him not walking would be a blessing if they get something in return for him. Again, probably wont happen. If PG and Lebron team up, it’s in LA

 

[Shanemansj13]

The Spurs can still keep Green if he plays ball and exercise early rights.
Green has hinted at it. Remember he was a D-league nobody that the Spurs rescued and gave a career.

He is exceedingly loyal to San Antonio in a Tim Duncan (take less money kind of way).
Plus Danny Green is a good friend of Lebron who would love to play with him again.
Weirdly enough, two of Lebron's closest pals in the league are Dejounte Murray/Danny Green.

They could offer Lebron 20-22 million as is....without much work in a no state tax state.
If they can spin off Pau Gasol, they can get that up to 35-38 million. It is not really that implausible.

Pau is only partially guaranteed and a solid buyout candidate for a "tanking process" type team, but the spurs would have to part with some picks, euro rights, and younger assets as well.

Who would they lose by signing Lebron, just Pau and maybe Gay? Assuming Green takes less miney, which I think he would

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Who would they lose by signing Lebron, just Pau and maybe Gay? Assuming Green takes less miney, which I think he would

Parker, Rudy Gay, Joffrey Lauverne, Kyle Anderson, Pau Gasol, Manu Ginobili, some euro assets, and draft picks

They could likely keep Manu and Parker on league minimum 1 year 1 million dollar deals.
Manu would do that for the team, or he would take an assistant coaching job to stay with the organization.

Parker still wants to cash in somewhere. SA is not going to do that if they can get Lebron.
That would be a tough pill to swall for PR reasons AND probably a mistake for Parker as well.

It would be like Dwyane Wade playing for the Bulls as a cash grab.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Who would they lose by signing Lebron, just Pau and maybe Gay? Assuming Green takes less miney, which I think he would

Similar to Houston.

Tough. But, doable.

However, to open up enough cap room to sign James to a max contract, the Spurs would still have to gut a good bit of their roster, because, at the moment, the five-time championship franchise is projected to carry over $98 million in salaries into 2018-19.

To start, they’d have to renounce Tony Parker’srights and clear his $23.2 million cap hold from their books.

San Antonio will also have to not extend the qualifying offer to Kyle Anderson, further clearing his $6.5 million cap hold. (Of course, that would only happen after an assurance from James that he’s signing with the Spurs. If one doesn’t come or if the situation is foggy for an extended period after free agency opens up, San Antonio could extend the qualifying offer to Anderson and then just revoke it if James then decides to join the team.)

Then, they’re going to have to hope both Danny Green and Rudy Gay opt out of the final year of their deals, something both players are presently considering.

At that point, San Antonio will find itself with $81.5 million on their books for next season, still needing to clear another $15 million to have room for James.

They could get there by finding a taker for Pau Gasol and the guaranteed $22.7 million still owed to him over the next two seasons, while taking zero salary back in return.

It wouldn’t be easy, but one has to imagine Popovich and general manager RC Buford would find a way to make all that happen if it means landing the best player in the league.

 

[flyerhawk]

Who would they lose by signing Lebron, just Pau and maybe Gay? Assuming Green takes less miney, which I think he would

Well they would basically need to free up 35 million from their roster. Rudy Gay, Patty Mills, and Gasol would clear up enough cap space if they could find teams that would take on their contracts without giving anything back.

That sounds really unlikely though.

 

[flyerhawk]

Similar to Houston.

Tough. But, doable.

However, to open up enough cap room to sign James to a max contract, the Spurs would still have to gut a good bit of their roster, because, at the moment, the five-time championship franchise is projected to carry over $98 million in salaries into 2018-19.

To start, they’d have to renounce Tony Parker’srights and clear his $23.2 million cap hold from their books.

San Antonio will also have to not extend the qualifying offer to Kyle Anderson, further clearing his $6.5 million cap hold. (Of course, that would only happen after an assurance from James that he’s signing with the Spurs. If one doesn’t come or if the situation is foggy for an extended period after free agency opens up, San Antonio could extend the qualifying offer to Anderson and then just revoke it if James then decides to join the team.)

Then, they’re going to have to hope both Danny Green and Rudy Gay opt out of the final year of their deals, something both players are presently considering.

At that point, San Antonio will find itself with $81.5 million on their books for next season, still needing to clear another $15 million to have room for James.

They could get there by finding a taker for Pau Gasol and the guaranteed $22.7 million still owed to him over the next two seasons, while taking zero salary back in return.

It wouldn’t be easy, but one has to imagine Popovich and general manager RC Buford would find a way to make all that happen if it means landing the best player in the league.

It is possible but what would they need to give up in order to trade Gasol and get zero back in terms of contracts?

 

[Raw_Bee808]

K-Mart's smoking some good shit.