Where do the Lakers go from here...?

[True Lakers Fan]

Cleveland has no cap space with or without Lebron.

I said they would have to dump some salary - I don't suppose San Antonio would be willing to trade Kevin Love for Leonard?

 

[shopson67]

I said they would have to dump some salary - I don't suppose San Antonio would be willing to trade Kevin Love for Leonard?

Most likely no...

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Most likely no...

I know it's highly unlikely - But knowing LeBron - He likes the teams to work hard to please him - He might be testing them to force some changes.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Big if, but if Cleveland could convince Paul George to sign, I think they might be able to talk LeBron to stay, but they would need to dump a lot of salaries to the point it would be a reload

Ohh if PG came to Cleveland somwhow Lebron would stay in a heartbeat

 

[Shanemansj13]

I know it's highly unlikely - But knowing LeBron - He likes the teams to work hard to please him - He might be testing them to force some changes.

I heard the Cavs have trades in the works but 1. How much can you get with what they have 2. Will it be enough to please Lebron 3. Will it be enough to beat Boston, Philly and contend against GS

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Ohh if PG came to Cleveland somwhow Lebron would stay in a heartbeat

See this is where the front office isn't stepping out of the box or moving the cheese. I would be on the phone seeing how to trade for Leonard - Clearly the Spurs do not want to trade in the Western Conference and that is good business, then talk to Paul George and LeBron and move heaven and earth to make it happen - That's what I would be doing because they will most likely never get another LeBron James

 

[True Lakers Fan]

I heard the Cavs have trades in the works but 1. How much can you get with what they have 2. Will it be enough to please Lebron 3. Will it be enough to beat Boston, Philly and contend against GS

I think they could give the Spurs a 2 for one swap - and a trade exception if that is still in the CBA to make the trade work.

Then trade some of the other players for first round or second round draft picks for next year so they can have the $$$ to offer Paul George something - if he says no - Then Kemba Walker?

 

[shopson67]

See this is where the front office isn't stepping out of the box or moving the cheese. I would be on the phone seeing how to trade for Leonard - Clearly the Spurs do not want to trade in the Western Conference and that is good business, then talk to Paul George and LeBron and move heaven and earth to make it happen - That's what I would be doing because they will most likely never get another LeBron James

If George wants to play with Lebron, it would be in LA, not Cleveland.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

If George wants to play with Lebron, it would be in LA, not Cleveland.

I agree - but If you are Cleveland - you should be trying to pull off a miracle -

 

[shopson67]

I agree - but If you are Cleveland - you should be trying to pull off a miracle -

In the mistake by the lake?

 

[Shanemansj13]

I think they could give the Spurs a 2 for one swap - and a trade exception if that is still in the CBA to make the trade work.

Then trade some of the other players for first round or second round draft picks for next year so they can have the $$$ to offer Paul George something - if he says no - Then Kemba Walker?

All have to be trades though. Going to be very difficult with not much to offer

 

[Heatles84]

Big if, but if Cleveland could convince Paul George to sign, I think they might be able to talk LeBron to stay, but they would need to dump a lot of salaries to the point it would be a reload

And who do you suppose is willing to do Cleveland any favors? To take on bad contracts, you want assets as well. Cleveland has two of those outside of Lebron (who's now a FA):

1) Kevin Love
2) Sexton

Lebron and Paul George surrounded by unathletic players is nowhere near enough to topple GS.

 

[Heatles84]

Winning more titles is all he needs to do and getting the scoring record will be icing on the cake. Cleveland is home and always will be just like Wade and Miami

If you're talking about him signing a 1-day contract to retire as a Cav, then who honestly gives a shit? I'm saying he won't waste another year in Cleveland if he leaves. You really think that Lebron wants to deal with Gilbert for one more year?

 

[Heatles84]

I said they would have to dump some salary - I don't suppose San Antonio would be willing to trade Kevin Love for Leonard?

Nope. They already have Aldridge.

 

[Heatles84]

Ohh if PG came to Cleveland somwhow Lebron would stay in a heartbeat

How do you suppose that happens with zero cap space?

 

[Heatles84]

See this is where the front office isn't stepping out of the box or moving the cheese. I would be on the phone seeing how to trade for Leonard - Clearly the Spurs do not want to trade in the Western Conference and that is good business, then talk to Paul George and LeBron and move heaven and earth to make it happen - That's what I would be doing because they will most likely never get another LeBron James

What assets does the Cavs have that the Spurs want?

 

[Black Adam]

And who do you suppose is willing to do Cleveland any favors? To take on bad contracts, you want assets as well. Cleveland has two of those outside of Lebron (who's now a FA):

1) Kevin Love
2) Sexton

Lebron and Paul George surrounded by unathletic players is nowhere near enough to topple GS.

always DID put a premium on athleticism. surprised a lot of folks don't...

 

[Wamu]

What assets does the Cavs have that the Spurs want?

Tristan, JR & Kendrick Perkins?

 

[Heatles84]

always DID put a premium on athleticism. surprised a lot of folks don't...

You'd think people realize it by now. Especially watching Golden St. run up and down the court on the Cavs.

 

[Heatles84]

The way some people talk.....man. I guess the Bucks could start getting on the phone and bring Kawhi, George and Lebron over to Milwaukee; all you have to do is unload salary. Same thing with Miami. Same thing with Orlando. Just unload salary, that's all it takes. Just trade bad contracts. That's all it takes. LOL