LeBron James Reportedly Opts to Become Free Agent

[bluedog]

LeBron James Reportedly Opts to Become Free Agent

Break out your "take my talents" jokes from 2010. LeBron James reportedly has exercised his early termination option for the 2014-15 NBA season and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

ESPN's Chris Broussard reports Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, has informed the Heat of his client's decision:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2068925-lebron-james-reportedly-opts-to-become-free-agent-latest-details-reaction

[Gil Dobie]

The Decision II xcoffeex

[FormerPokeCenter]

Maybe the Heat can now find a way to beat San Antonio...

[Laker]

If he went back to Cleveland I'd have to start liking him...........maybe.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

The Knicks have a mid level exception, kid's gotta believe!

[344Johnson]

I want him to go back to Cleveland but I'd be fine with anywhere but Boston or LA.

[NHwildEcat]

Boston can't afford him.

Most likely LA. Look for Rondo to get traded to the Lakers as well.

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Maybe the Heat can now find a way to beat San Antonio...

They would be best to also replace Wade & Bosh then since those two are half of Lebron.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Boston can't afford him.

Most likely LA. Look for Rondo to get traded to the Lakers as well.

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They would be best to also replace Wade & Bosh then since those two are half of Lebron.

There is almost nobody who can pay him what he is worth AND is a legitimate contender. Even with Carmelo gone, the Knicks are up their usual salary cap **** creek. Everybody is bound up right now. He's obviously going to have to take a cut to go somewhere worth it.

[citdog]

Maybe the Heat can now find a way to beat San Antonio...


NOT LIKELY. San Antonio is a TEAM. The heat would be great if they played the game with more than one ball.

[TheRevSFA]

In other news, all the Miami Heat fans will have a new team to support in 2014...

[AshevilleApp2]

Congratulations to Tim Duncan! Seventeen drama free years for possibly the best power forward in the history of the game.













Now back to our regularly scheduled NBA hype.

[clenz]

Congratulations to Tim Duncan! Seventeen drama free years for possibly the best power forward in the history of the game.



Now back to our regularly scheduled NBA hype.18. He just re-uped for next year at a reduced rate to allow the Spurs to add pieces/pay where needed

[smilo]

If he goes back to Cleveland, I may watch some non-Nuggets NBA games this year. That would give me some hope in the league. That Cleveland team could be real good too after the lotto pick. I cheered for him to succeed with Miami but i'll like him even more with thw Cavs. Cant wait to see what Miami looks like with nobody. Should be real fun. Imagine they miss the playoffs...in the east bwahaha

[NoDak 4 Ever]

If he goes back to Cleveland, I may watch some non-Nuggets NBA games this year. That would give me some hope in the league. That Cleveland team could be real good too after the lotto pick. I cheered for him to succeed with Miami but i'll like him even more with thw Cavs. Cant wait to see what Miami looks like with nobody. Should be real fun. Imagine they miss the playoffs...in the east bwahaha

I wish we didn't get the Nuggets. I live way closer to OKC than Denver, I don't know why we can't get Thunder games here but it seems that the Nuggets our the "in market" team.

[AshevilleApp2]

18. He just re-uped for next year at a reduced rate to allow the Spurs to add pieces/pay where needed

I hope he get's his sixth ring.

[Gil Dobie]

From Chris Broussard on Mike and Mike, said Miami, Cleveland, Houston, NY or Brooklyn are most likely. Mello could be a sign and trade for Hardin with the Rockets having a big 3 of Howard, James and Anthony.

[Laker]

From Chris Broussard on Mike and Mike, said Miami, Cleveland, Houston, NY or Brooklyn are most likely. Mello could be a sign and trade for Hardin with the Rockets having a big 3 of Howard, James and Anthony.

Love him or hate him, LeBron is the lighting rod in the NBA. They are ready for draft night, but most of the discussion is still about LeBron.

I'm wondering where Kevin Love will end up- or if the Wolves will get anything for him...............

[TheRevSFA]

He won't go to Houston. He will take the path of least resistance to the NBA finals, and that is staying in the East

[clenz]

Love him or hate him, LeBron is the lighting rod in the NBA. They are ready for draft night, but most of the discussion is still about LeBron.

I'm wondering where Kevin Love will end up- or if the Wolves will get anything for him...............
I'd love Love in a Clipper uniform

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[NHwildEcat]

Love him or hate him, LeBron is the lighting rod in the NBA. They are ready for draft night, but most of the discussion is still about LeBron.

I'm wondering where Kevin Love will end up- or if the Wolves will get anything for him...............

Boston will give up 3 1st Rounders and a couple of young bodies for Love...The Wolves just need to say yes.

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From Chris Broussard on Mike and Mike, said Miami, Cleveland, Houston, NY or Brooklyn are most likely. Mello could be a sign and trade for Hardin with the Rockets having a big 3 of Howard, James and Anthony.

Is any combo where Howard included truly considered a Big 3? Howard just doesn't do it for me.

[Gil Dobie]

I'd love Love in a Clipper uniform

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Sounds like Lebron and Chris Paul are buddies, but they don't think their games compliment each other.

[bluedog]

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[NoDak 4 Ever]

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Oh my god, take them. You know there's only one ball on the floor at a time.

[Gil Dobie]

Oh my god, take them. You know there's only one ball on the floor at a time.

Don't want them and both are not expected to end up in LA.

[bluedog]

Don't want them and both are not expected to end up in LA.

Says who?

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[clenz]

Sounds like Lebron and Chris Paul are buddies, but they don't think their games compliment each other.

Don't want him.

I would cheer for the Clippers in spite of him...not because of him.

I wouldn't celebrate a title like I would with out him.

I wouldn't enjoy them as much as I do without him.

[Laker]

I'd love Love in a Clipper uniform

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Boston will give up 3 1st Rounders and a couple of young bodies for Love...The Wolves just need to say yes.

I doubt if the Wolves can keep Love after his free agent year and I don't want to see them get nothing for him. The last trade that they had with the Celtics didn't turn out great. I think that the franchise is jinxed.

[Gil Dobie]

Says who?

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Steve Broussard for one, says Lakers are not on Lebron's list.

ESPN Link (http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/57444/broussard-knicks-are-on-lebrons-list)


The Knicks, Heat, Nets, Rockets and Cavs are teams that James would consider playing for, according to ESPN’s Chris Broussard.

Surprisingly, the Chicago Bulls (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bulls) and Los Angeles Clippers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/los-angeles-clippers) did not make James’ list of preferred destinations, per Broussard’sstory for ESPN Insider (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11134425/nba-possible-landing-spots-lebron-james).

[Gil Dobie]

I doubt if the Wolves can keep Love after his free agent year and I don't want to see them get nothing for him. The last trade that they had with the Celtics didn't turn out great. I think that the franchise is jinxed.

David Stern Kahn are both gone now. New commish and new GM will turn things around for the T-Puppies.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Steve Broussard for one, says Lakers are not on Lebron's list.

ESPN Link (http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/57444/broussard-knicks-are-on-lebrons-list)

Hopefully the Knicks can clear cap space now with Chandler and Melo gone. They got some good pieces from Dallas. Now to find a way to get rid of Soudamire.

[bluedog]

Steve Broussard for one, says Lakers are not on Lebron's list.

ESPN Link (http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/57444/broussard-knicks-are-on-lebrons-list)

Jesus Christmas dude, he also said that the Cavs were on his list.

Now do you honestly think, that after the way the owner trashed him, that he's even remotely thinking about going back to Cleveland?

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[clenz]

Jesus Christmas dude, he also said that the Cavs were on his list.

Now do you honestly think, that after the way the owner trashed him, that he's even remotely thinking about going back to Cleveland?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using TapatalkYes.

[Gil Dobie]

Jesus Christmas dude, he also said that the Cavs were on his list.

Now do you honestly think, that after the way the owner trashed him, that he's even remotely thinking about going back to Cleveland?

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http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/lebron-wife-akron.jpg

[clenz]

They still live in Ohio during the off season.

He'll be back there before the end of his career

[PaladinFan]

A bit of an under the radar move, but the Hawks trade Lou Williams (and his $5 million contract) and the rights to last year's first round draft pick (playing in Spain) to Toronto for Salmons. The Hawks will promptly waive Salmons $7million contract which has a $1m buy out.

Interesting in that the Hawks, a playoff team, already have as much payroll flexibility as just about any NBA team. This gives them more. While I personally think they will use it in the continued attempt to remake a bloated roster from two years ago, it is worth noting that the Hawks probably have the cap space to sign one or more of these big name free agents. Again, not likely, but they are an interesting team to watch this off season.

Amazing what you can do with competent leadership.

[clenz]

James, reportedly, wants a max deal. He's certainly worth it, and then some, to probably 95% of the franchises in the NBA. However, what teams can pay him a max deal and bring in enough talent around him to not have what he had in Cleveland or Miami. Let's be real about the last 4 years in Miami, they had better "names" than Cleveland but the team wasn't really that much better.

Also worth noting that as of now the Heat have only 1 player under contract for next season - Noris Cole.

[superman7515]

They all opted out so they can make the money work out and stay in Miami together.

[Gil Dobie]

If Wade continues to be hurt, the Heat should look at replacing him. If James gets the Max, it will be tough to bring Wade back at a better salary, or even Bosh.

[clenz]

They all opted out so they can make the money work out and stay in Miami together.
That's my guess as well.

HOWEVER, if James is going after a max deal (don't blame him), Wade wants close to a max deal (reportedly), and Bosh is...well not worth what they are likely to pay him they aren't going to be any better than they were - if even that.

Miami is about to be hit with the "repeat offender" tab with the luxury tax. From what I've read that means they are paying $4 on the $1 in luxury tax. That kind of hit will hamper any franchise.

[Laker]

Where would Bosh actually rank on a list of current NBA players? And Wade isn't getting any younger. LeBron is the key. If he wants to leave, I'd forget about the other two and rebuild.

[clenz]

Where would Bosh actually rank on a list of current NBA players? And Wade isn't getting any younger. LeBron is the key. If he wants to leave, I'd forget about the other two and rebuild.
Bosh has fallen out of the top 15-20....at least IMo

[Gil Dobie]

ESPN Insider Rankings has Bosh at 41, Wade at 18 and Lebron #2 behind Durant for the 2014 season.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/statistics (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/statistics)

[bluedog]

Brace yourselves Cavs fans, more bad news may be on the horizon.

With four-time MVP LeBron James hitting the free agent market, there have been dreams of a homecoming to the Cavs. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, Cleveland fans may want to forget about bringing James back into the fold. When asked about the Cavs chances of landing LeBron, Kyler was blunt to say the least.


Read more at http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2014/06/report-cavs-on-bottom-of-lebrons-free-agency-list/#Rg6Ou6qrMHLEkhlY.99

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[Gil Dobie]

Brace yourselves Cavs fans, more bad news may be on the horizon.

With four-time MVP LeBron James hitting the free agent market, there have been dreams of a homecoming to the Cavs. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, Cleveland fans may want to forget about bringing James back into the fold. When asked about the Cavs chances of landing LeBron, Kyler was blunt to say the least.


Read more at http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2014/06/report-cavs-on-bottom-of-lebrons-free-agency-list/#Rg6Ou6qrMHLEkhlY.99

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Sure the Cavs are a long way from being a Championship team with the current lineup. Add a Kevin Love and/or Mello with Lebron and the future looks a little brighter, at least better than Miami with Bosh and Wade on the downside of their careers.

[bluedog]

Sure the Cavs are a long way from being a Championship team with the current lineup. Add a Kevin Love and/or Mello with Lebron and the future looks a little brighter, at least better than Miami with Bosh and Wade on the downside of their careers.


Podnuh, that ain't goonna happen.

[Gil Dobie]

Podnuh, that ain't goonna happen.

Sounds like Heat are going to give Lebron the max, Bosh $11 M and Wade $12 M per year, and have enough for a decent free agent.

[Gil Dobie]

According to Bosh's agent, he wants a 5 year $90 M contract. Looks like the end of this somewhat Big 3.

[clenz]

Who the hell would pay him that?

[clenz]

Brace yourselves Cavs fans, more bad news may be on the horizon.

With four-time MVP LeBron James hitting the free agent market, there have been dreams of a homecoming to the Cavs. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, Cleveland fans may want to forget about bringing James back into the fold. When asked about the Cavs chances of landing LeBron, Kyler was blunt to say the least.


Read more at http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2014/06/report-cavs-on-bottom-of-lebrons-free-agency-list/#Rg6Ou6qrMHLEkhlY.99

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Podnuh, that ain't goonna happen.


Jesus Christmas dude, he also said that the Cavs were on his list.

Now do you honestly think, that after the way the owner trashed him, that he's even remotely thinking about going back to Cleveland?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using TapatalkAs you were saying that there is no chance that LeBron ends up back in Cleveland?

Not a done deal but there is a lot of smoke flying right now.

[Smitty]

It is crazy how much hype is going on about Cleveland right now.

[Smitty]

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[clenz]

Hey bluedog

http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2014/07/09/sheridans-top-25-free-agents-july-9-edition/

[Gil Dobie]

Hey bluedog

http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2014/07/09/sheridans-top-25-free-agents-july-9-edition/

Rizzo tweets:


https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/485747945178800129/z3Nqx4aQ_normal.jpegTony Rizzo @TheRealTRizzo (https://twitter.com/TheRealTRizzo) · 12h (https://twitter.com/TheRealTRizzo/status/487022098804527104)

Riley asked for 1 more night before decision Bron apparently will grant the wish. #courtesy (https://twitter.com/hashtag/courtesy?src=hash) Sorry folks! Still fluid thou


https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/485747945178800129/z3Nqx4aQ_normal.jpegTony Rizzo @TheRealTRizzo (https://twitter.com/TheRealTRizzo) · 13h (https://twitter.com/TheRealTRizzo/status/487019328085041152)

Lebron has not told his family of his decision yet. Per source


https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/485747945178800129/z3Nqx4aQ_normal.jpegTony Rizzo @TheRealTRizzo (https://twitter.com/TheRealTRizzo) · 13h (https://twitter.com/TheRealTRizzo/status/487017642520092672)

No decision yet but some In Vegas say Bron told Riley he's leaving!! #CavsGoodKarma (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CavsGoodKarma?src=hash)

[Laker]

If Kevin Love is going to leave anyway, if they could get Wiggins from Cleveland for him it would be better than nothing.

[Gil Dobie]

Hey bluedog

http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2014/07/09/sheridans-top-25-free-agents-july-9-edition/

More from Sheridan



https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/484672628905353216/prSXbiBI_normal.jpegChris Sheridan @sheridanhoops (https://twitter.com/sheridanhoops) · 9h (https://twitter.com/sheridanhoops/status/487085196286889984)

LeBron-to-Cavs news will eventually post on http://lebronjames.com (http://t.co/UWcnreYIe0). Nat'l media being fed misinformation. I stand by my source & story 100%.

[Gil Dobie]

If Kevin Love is going to leave anyway, if they could get Wiggins from Cleveland for him it would be better than nothing.

They would need more than Wiggins for Love, IMO. Add Verajao and Waiters or a draft pick if they have one.

[Laker]

They would need more than Wiggins for Love, IMO. Add Verajao and Waiters or a draft pick if they have one.

Oh, I agree that a one for one wouldn't be enough. But would Love go to Cleveland? Maybe if LeBron goes there. Of course, I don't think that the offer would be there without that happening.

[Gil Dobie]

Oh, I agree that a one for one wouldn't be enough. But would Love go to Cleveland? Maybe if LeBron goes there. Of course, I don't think that the offer would be there without that happening.

Love basically said he would not sign long-term without Lebron being there.

The ESPN machine is bashing Sheridan today. Sheridan is sticking to his story.

[wmmii]

For him it is all about the money, this does not build a team or a rep you will be proud of in later life. Maybe he should study Derek Jeter and Tim Duncan for what true champs looks like!

[clenz]

Hey bluedog


When are you going to admit you're full of **** and had no idea what you were talking about?

[BisonFan02]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11203027/lebron-james-says-returning-cleveland-cavaliers

TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO

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Sheridan should now troll the ESPN machine....hard.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11203027/lebron-james-says-returning-cleveland-cavaliers

TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO

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Sheridan should now troll the ESPN machine....hard.

I think as long as they don't sign Delonte West back, they should be ok.

[clenz]

How pissed is ESPN right now that SI got the interview, which ESPN can't hide under the name of "sources".

Add into the fact that Sheridan was all over this and sticking to his guns when ESPN was saying he was wrong 2 days ago.


HA.

[smilo]

Cleveland has hope, LeBron returns home, and ESPN loses biggest story of the year. All is good in the world. Or at least the NBA. May actually watch quite a few Cavs games next year.

[tru]

Cavs went from 60-1 odds to win it all to now favored to win east and win it all

[smilo]

Holy cow, how were people not putting money on Cleveland before he signed just in anticipation! Should've been at least 30-1. How do they expect to make money if they won't take a bet like that.
Cleveland will probably struggle to start the year, but they'll be around by playoff time. Especially if Love comes in.

I don't follow NBA transactions much. Anyone know what kind of package it'd take to acquire him. Haven't seen much speculation on Cleveland's side. Just that he's a likely (or more aptly, an ideal) target.

[darell1976]

Now all of a sudden Kevin Love is thinking of joining the Cavs. Is the Cavs the next Heat?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Now all of a sudden Kevin Love is thinking of joining the Cavs. Is the Cavs the next Heat?

Boy, with Love, James and Kyrie Irving, they'd have a shot. If they can manage to hang on to Andrew Wiggins, that's a hell of a good, young team.

[Gil Dobie]

Who the hell would pay him that?

Miami overpaid Bosh for sure xnodx

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Miami overpaid Bosh for sure xnodx

He might be all by himself if DWade jumps too.


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[superman7515]

Which is why Miami had to overpay.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Which is why Miami had to overpay.

Whew. What are all the fake Heat fans going to do now?


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[BisonFan02]

He might be all by himself if DWade jumps too.


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Soooo.....Bosh is back with the Raptors but warmer?

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Soooo.....Bosh is back with the Raptors but warmer?

That's pretty much what I was thinking. Bravo!


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[darell1976]

Whew. What are all the fake Heat fans going to do now?


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Start cheering for the Dolphins again.

[344Johnson]

Whew. What are all the fake Heat fans going to do now?


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Cheer for Cleveland.... At least that's what I'll be doing. LeBron is the only reason to watch the NBA anyways...

[Gil Dobie]

Cheer for Cleveland.... At least that's what I'll be doing. LeBron is the only reason to watch the NBA anyways...

He is the second best player in the league :)

[Gil Dobie]

Lebron wants Love, Kevin that is. Means the Wolves may get Wiggens, Bennett and a future #1 pick.


LeBron James wants to play with Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are now willing to part with Andrew Wiggins to make it happen, according to The Morning Journal and The News-Herald in Lorian, Ohio.
After James announced his Ohio homecoming Friday, reports said the Cavs were not willing to trade Wiggins, the top pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, for Love, a versatile player entering his prime.

That appears to have changed.
A league source told reporter Bob Finnan on Thursday that the Cavs are now willing to trade the small forward, who just finished his freshman season at Kansas.

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[Laker]

Lebron wants Love, Kevin that is. Means the Wolves may get Wiggens, Bennett and a future #1 pick.
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I'd take that trade in a second. I think that Love is gone no matter what- better to get something than nothing. I see that Glenn Taylor says that he wants to keep Love.

[MplsBison]

He's just trying to milk it for every drop he can get.

Love is going to the Cavs and at the very least their #1 pick from this year, their #1 pick from last year and their 1st round pick next year will be owned by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Sell your future to pay for your present. I guess that's what good professional franchises have to do these days.

[Laker]

Sell your future to pay for your present. I guess that's what good professional franchises have to do these days.

Reminds me of George Allen:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51hpE8-WN%2BL._SL500_SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

[Gil Dobie]

Sell your future to pay for your present. I guess that's what good professional franchises have to do these days.

Trading 3 maybe's for a proven All-Star. Time will tell if it's a good deal or not.

[MplsBison]

Trading 3 maybe's for a proven All-Star. Time will tell if it's a good deal or not.

Love isn't staying in MN. Better to get something for him now rather than nothing next year when he walks away scot free.

And then keeping him this season would be toxic for everyone. I think this is the best they can do.

[Gil Dobie]

Love isn't staying in MN. Better to get something for him now rather than nothing next year when he walks away scot free.

And then keeping him this season would be toxic for everyone. I think this is the best they can do.

I agree. I was referring to the 3 maybe's that Cleveland is offering, as maybe not trading away their future if these guys don't pan out after the trade.

[clenz]

The only way is a bad trade for Cleveland is if Love suffers a career ending injury, Wiggins becomes a top 5 all time player, and they never win a title.

Only way it's a bad trade for Minnesota... Is... Well... I don't know how it could be unless all 3 on return are bigger busts than Rubio

[Gil Dobie]

The only way is a bad trade for Cleveland is if Love suffers a career ending injury, Wiggins becomes a top 5 all time player, and they never win a title.

Only way it's a bad trade for Minnesota... Is... Well... I don't know how it could be unless all 3 on return are bigger busts than Rubio

.........or Jonny Flynn

[darell1976]

What's it going to take to keep people in Minnesota? This whole Love thing reminds me of Kevin Garnett. Wolves need to do something to turn things around. Go T'Wolves!!

[Gil Dobie]

What's it going to take to keep people in Minnesota? This whole Love thing reminds me of Kevin Garnett. Wolves need to do something to turn things around. Go T'Wolves!!

Garnett didn't want to leave like Love does. Garnett spent his best years with the Wolves, played with them until he was 30. Garnett may have been a dick, but he lead the Wolves to the playoffs, and Western Conference finals. The Love reminds me of Stephon Mebury, only Marbury was jealous of Garnett and demanded a trade. In hind-sight, T-Wolves should have kept Ray Allen.

[darell1976]

Garnett didn't want to leave like Love does. Garnett spent his best years with the Wolves, played with them until he was 30. Garnett may have been a dick, but he lead the Wolves to the playoffs, and Western Conference finals. The Love reminds me of Stephon Mebury, only Marbury was jealous of Garnett and demanded a trade. In hind-sight, T-Wolves should have kept Ray Allen.

Remember Issah J.R. Rider, I thought the Wolves had promise with him, what a dick he became.

[Gil Dobie]

Remember Issah J.R. Rider, I thought the Wolves had promise with him, what a dick he became.

He was a dick from the start. Wonder if he sold his championship ring from his Laker season.

[MplsBison]

The only way is a bad trade for Cleveland is if Love suffers a career ending injury, Wiggins becomes a top 5 all time player, and they never win a title.

Only way it's a bad trade for Minnesota... Is... Well... I don't know how it could be unless all 3 on return are bigger busts than Rubio

It can't be bad for MN. The only possible bad trade would be not to trade him.

[Gil Dobie]

Well, Well, the Summer of Love continues. Wiggins signs his contract and NBA Rules don't allow signed rookies to be traded for 30 days after they sign. Chicago Bulls were said to offer McBuckets, who is also signed. Thought I would post a couple youtube videos to pass the time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU5zqidlxMQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU_506KSI_s

[Gil Dobie]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uVIOjsZ-s0&feature=youtu.be

[Gil Dobie]

Trade is suppose to go down today. Early Sunday edition of Pioneer press.

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[Gil Dobie]

It's official, the Summer of Love is over.

[MplsBison]

Trade is suppose to go down today. Early Sunday edition of Pioneer press.



Looks good to me. It's the best they could do, had to get rid of a potentially toxic Kevin Love (if he didn't get traded before this season) and get something (significant) for him before he just walked away next year.

[Gil Dobie]

Looks good to me. It's the best they could do, had to get rid of a potentially toxic Kevin Love (if he didn't get traded before this season) and get something (significant) for him before he just walked away next year.

First time the Timberwolves have had the #1 pick in the draft, going into that same season.

[Gil Dobie]

New Kids in Town. LaVine, Wiggins, Bennett and Young.


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