RIPPA Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Got as far as "by Michael Wilbon" and stopped reading 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I know there is no way in hell hes going there, but Utah has a strong young cast that would fit him perfectly. And I imagine is just as likely as DC. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Spurs seems the logical fit to me. Got plenty of vets to play for next to nothing, pieces to trade, and Kawhi staying or going only provides an upside. And playing under Pop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 That's the move I want the most and I think the one that makes the most sense for him too. There were reports this week that Popovich is going to make a hard push for him, because why the fuck wouldn't you? I think if they can make some moves and surround Kawhi and LeBron with some skilled shooters it could be game over for GSW at least for a few years. Would love to watch that series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 As a Lakers guy, I think they can do better without Lebron. George and Cousins seems doable without losing too many pieces. Losing Randle, probably giving Ball away for nothing and then overly investing in win now mode doesn't interest. Kawhi probably a better long term prospect too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I think LeBron would fit incredibly well with the Pelicans, Blazers, Jazz... but it'll be Cleveland, Lakers or Philly. I'm not going to be excited for any of that. For him to go to Houston they would need to dump Ryan Anderson on someone which is incredibly difficult or they'd have to gut the entire bench so you are left with Harden, CP3, LeBron, Capella and nothing else.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I fucking hate saying it, but if he wants titles, the most logical fit is a sign and trade to Boston. Imagine LeBron for Hayward and a first (with the threat that he'll go to LA and they'll get nothing instead) or Kyrie, a first, and some salary filler (pretty much up to Kyrie. Hayward is the easier trade, but only if Irving won't be a problem with it. Kyrie back to Cleveland would be hilarious though) Kyrie, Brown, Tatum, LeBron and Hoford, with Morris as sixth man? That's a team that can go toe to toe with Golden State and let LeBron age gracefully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatling Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, Brian Fowler said: I fucking hate saying it, but if he wants titles, the most logical fit is a sign and trade to Boston. Imagine LeBron for Hayward and a first (with the threat that he'll go to LA and they'll get nothing instead) or Kyrie, a first, and some salary filler (pretty much up to Kyrie. Hayward is the easier trade, but only if Irving won't be a problem with it. Kyrie back to Cleveland would be hilarious though) Kyrie, Brown, Tatum, LeBron and Hoford, with Morris as sixth man? That's a team that can go toe to toe with Golden State and let LeBron age gracefully. There was an article on The Ringer last week about this idea. Took me a minute to find it because it seemed like a no-brainer that Simmons wrote it, but he didn't. I do think it's LeBron's best shot at winning a few more titles as the Celtics core is more ready for that than the Sixers are. The Lakers really don't make sense unless LeBron isn't worried about more titles and just wants to live and play in LA. The easiest road to the Finals is staying in the East and not having to go through the Warriors to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Plus, although if you are Philly you obviously do it, the on court fit is a bit questionable there. Talent usually works those things out, but the pieces wouldn't seem real great on paper. Boston has shooters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 That tat is technically amazing and such a terrible idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Kawhi wants out of San Antonio, with the Lakers as his preferred destination. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I know everyone wants to talk about whatever Kawhi Leonard is doing, but I tweeted my bulletproof opinion that Mark Price was more deserving of a spot on the Dream Team roster than John Stockton and Mark Price liked it. As a life long Cavs fan, I think that's pretty fucking dope. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Silver should maneuver it so that Kahwai and LeBron end up with the Knicks because there is literally no other team in the entire sport whose fans would deserve it more. 45 years is long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Nope. Fuck James Dolan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23776431/how-lakers-land-lebron-james-paul-george-kawhi-leonard-nba-free-agency It's scarily doable, just no idea where the remaining spots come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 8 hours ago, Infinit said: Nope. Fuck James Dolan. Who gives a flying fuck about fucking Dolan? This would be for the millions of fucking Knicks fans who fill his fucking building and have been rewarded with nothing but fucking pain and misery for decades. LeBron didn't go back to Cleveland for that motherfucker Dan Gilbert. Edit: and yes, fucking Charles Smith not being able to make a fucking layup combined with Ed Johnson killing my Whalers completely ruined my goddamned childhood and left me with deep emotional scars and damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 2 hours ago, RolandTHTG said: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23776431/how-lakers-land-lebron-james-paul-george-kawhi-leonard-nba-free-agency It's scarily doable, just no idea where the remaining spots come from? Kawhi is a top 5 player in the league and in my opinion is the second best only behind LeBron. He's 26 years old. If all they get for him is one of Ingram/Ball, Kuzma, and also get the pleasure of taking on one of the worst contracts in the league, why the fuck wouldn't they just hold on to him to see if they can work out the super max or ship him elsewhere? Somebody will offer better young players, picks, and San Antonio wouldn't have to take on something like the Deng deal. Terrible idea. If the Lakers want to get more than one superstar on their team, they'll likely have to find a way to move Deng out before any such trade or make it a three way deal where a tanking team takes on Deng for picks/one of LA's better young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Fuck the Lakers but I actually wouldn't mind seeing that whole LeBron, Kawhi and George thing happen. It'd be cool to see LeBron out west night in and night out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I think the idea is if Kawhi makes it flat out clear he'll only sign an extension with L.A., it theoretically drives the price down. I still can't imagine them getting him for Kuzma and Ball while also dumping Deng on them (but the article suggests maybe Orlando gets roped in.) At the very least, I think the 25th and a future first probably needs included. Maybe Ingram as well. I do have to admit, a lineup of Ingram/George/Leonard/James/Noel is intriguing. They would both have the length and athleticism to switch every screen, and have guys to slow KD in the ISO. Noel hasn't really panned out yet, but physically he reminds me so much of Tyson Chandler, and Chandler was a late bloomer himself. He certainly couldn't ask for a better situation to fall into. The problem, of course, would be depth. Feels like they would literally have to fill the entire bench with minimum guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Fairly certain George is signing with them, but would prefer they take only one of Lebron or Kawhi, and build a team with what's there, rather than just hope the retreads on the bench turn up. Kawhi - Kuzma - George - Ingram - Randle is the line up I want to see. Trade Ball as part of a Deng deal, get a decent core of vets on the bench (Gasol to finish in LA would be nice, but don't mind Lopez either. Korver is probably an option too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 The Wizards are letting teams know that they are willing to trade down from 15 if someone will take one of their shitty expiring contracts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 2:42 PM, sabremike said: Silver should maneuver it so that Kahwai and LeBron end up with the Knicks because there is literally no other team in the entire sport whose fans would deserve it more. 45 years is long enough. I'm a Philly fan and I'll be the first to admit that the Knicks have the best fans in the NBA. Unfortunately that works against them, since the NBA doesn't have to fix them titles to keep them watching. As opposed to the Lakers, who have to be kept hot decade after decade so their bandwagon fans don't bail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 3 hours ago, RIPPA said: The Wizards are letting teams know that they are willing to trade down from 15 if someone will take one of their shitty expiring contracts I too am willing to allow other people to take on the consequences of my poor choices. The Kings are apparently looking hard at Michael Porter Jr with the #2 pick and, yeah, that sounds about right for the Kings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Zimbra said: I too am willing to allow other people to take on the consequences of my poor choices. The Kings are apparently looking hard at Michael Porter Jr with the #2 pick and, yeah, that sounds about right for the Kings. "Oh my God the number 15 pick! I should cripple my franchise for that for sure", said nobody ever. . . .well...... maybe Billy King if you get him drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Eh, if you are already tanking and there's someone you think is undervalued still on the board, maybe you take it and a bad contract. Figure that deal will expire by the time you're ready to compete anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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