I think he goes to LA before going back to Cleveland
A lot of these second-tier free agents have already signed (Lowry, Gortat, Mills, etc), so if the Heat were hoping to retool that way, they're quickly running out of options.
That would be the greatest moment in interference sports history
I think it would only reach 2nd place....nothing could possibly top John Lackey signing with the Red Sox of all teams, especially since the fallout from that signing led to the birth of Interferencer Brandon Wood.
I think it would only reach 2nd place....nothing could possibly top John Lackey signing with the Red Sox of all teams, especially since the fallout from that signing led to the birth of Interferencer Brandon Wood.
I would have agreed with you a couple weeks ago, but I think if LA were still an option we'd be hearing more about it. There's no smoke there whatsoever.
ESPN reporting that the Lakers will offer Carmelo a max 4-year $95 million contract, which is insane.
There's not really any smoke at all... they're really playing this one very close to the vest.
Woj says lebron and agent will host his three "finalists" next week in Cleveland. Also stating that there is a clear breakdown in communication between lebron and the other two.
So the only smoke is that lebron is seriously considering moving on... nobody really knows where, though. Cleveland gets the most play just because its Cleveland... but there has been zero real talk of that move, and that they were considering offering Gordon Hayward a max deal seems to point to Cleveland thinking they're out.
Crazy times.
Yeah, why is that insane? It's a max offer for a huge name, huge star, Hall of Fame talent who's close friends with Kobe.
So LeBron is talking with the Cavs but managing to keep it under wraps? Because there has been absolutely zero reporting of that, even in rumor form, in Cleveland media. It's also strange, even by Gilbert's standards, to have drafted a 3 and be talking big money with another 3 if LeBron is indeed a possibility.
If he leaves Miami, Houston makes the most sense as a championship-ready destination. Cleveland still has zero depth.
.The exact number of teams to secure face-to-face meetings with Cleveland-based agent Rich Paul was not immediately known, but sources told ESPN.com that the Phoenix Suns,Houston Rockets,Dallas Mavericks and James' home state Cavaliers have had the opportunity to make presentations to Paul in recent days.
In addition,Los Angeles Lakersgeneral manager Mitch Kupchak was flying to Cleveland on Thursday night and was scheduled to meet with Paul on Friday
There is real talk with Cleveland. The Hayward leak was a stupid Gilbert idea because he's impatient. If he can let his front office handle it like goddamn professionals (a big if) they still have a shot at him.
Pau talking to Miami is a big development.
All reports say that all Riley can offer free agents right now are maybes. He has lost complete control of the situation... Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
By nicer guy I of course mean complete douchebag.
It turns out that Derrick Rose was not a part of the Chicago Bulls' pitch to Carmelo Anthony after all.
Rose, Chicago's star point guard, happened to be in the middle of his daily workout routine when Bulls officials brought Anthony into the United Center on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.
Rose actually was surprised to see Anthony, one source said. He had no idea what time the Knicks' free agent would be visiting the Bulls.
You're goddamn right. Sixers 2019 baby.Peef is a nearly insufferable asshole when he posts about sports. Anything else, he still sucks but at least it's more tolerable than his posts on the NBA. Jesus fucking christ.
It's going exactly as I had been hearing it would go. I'm still thinking Cleveland is the favorite based on what I've heard. TAKE DAT WIT CHEW GAFUp until yesterday afternoon there was nothing but speculation and assumption.
Now its getting real.
Windhorst no longer has the in he used to have with LeBron's circle.If lebron does, in fact, go somewhere else... I can only hope that part of the deal is a promise that Brian Windhorst has to stay and cover the pile of shit that will be left in Miami
Houston seems to think they have a legit shot at Bosh.
So if both LeBron and Bosh leave Miami, what does Wade do?
LeBron's decision will probably happen this week.
He has yet to personally meet with any teams, right? If it happens this week, the choice must be Miami.
He has yet to personally meet with any teams, right? If it happens this week, the choice must be Miami.