NBA Free Agency 2010 - The Year Of LeBron

[FerrariFan87]

With LeBron James being the most coveted Free Agent this upcoming NBA Free Agency period, the discussion goes to where everyone thinks he will sign for the foreseeable future. I think the Cavs have the best shot for the simple reason that they can offer him the most money (Larry Bird Rule) and his love of the city and vice-versa.

Now, LeBron isn't the only big-ticket free agent out there: D-Wade, Chris Bosh and others will all be sitting and waiting to see where LeBron goes and if there's enough money left over to possibly join forces with him or another big-time free agent.

July 1 at 12:01 a.m. the Free Agency frenzy begins!

[Ed_Reed20]

I don't care so much where LeBron lands as who goes there with him.

I'm hoping Wade and Bosh team up and make some runs at a championship.

Also, if the Knicks sign Joe Johnson, you can cross that off the list of LeBron's possible destinations.

[H8R]

I want DWADE for the WIZ. I don't think that's going to happen! LeBron will be the highest paid player after the next contract!

[MKdave]

I've heard rumbles that Bosh and LeBron are going to Chicago. Now that's a lineup:
[list=1][*]D.Rose[*]Deng[*]James[*]Bosh[*]Noah[/list]

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='MKdave' date='28 June 2010 - 11:16 AM' timestamp='1277738199' post='427316']
I've heard rumbles that Bosh and LeBron are going to Chicago. Now that's a lineup:
[list=1][*]D.Rose[*]Deng[*]James[*]Bosh[*]Noah[/list]
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I heard that to I believe it was from Jalen Rose the NBA commentator well wonder what number James would take going to Chicago

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='MKdave' date='28 June 2010 - 11:16 AM' timestamp='1277738199' post='427316']
I've heard rumbles that Bosh and LeBron are going to Chicago. Now that's a lineup:
[list=1][*]D.Rose[*]Deng[*]James[*]Bosh[*]Noah[/list]
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That would be insane... but does LeBron want to live in MJ's shadow?

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='28 June 2010 - 01:08 PM' timestamp='1277744923' post='427346']
That would be insane... but does LeBron want to live in MJ's shadow?
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unfortuantly they all live in Jordan's shadow,they all get compared to him

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='28 June 2010 - 01:10 PM' timestamp='1277745043' post='427348']
unfortuantly they all live in Jordan's shadow,they all get compared to him
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Yes, but playing IN Chicago only exacerbates the comparison...

[FlaccoFlicker]

Got a ESPN mobile alert last night that says Broussard and Stein have quoted that LeBron James,Dwayne Wade,and Chris Bosh met in Miami to discuss free-agency plans.You get those three together...Championship!

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='29 June 2010 - 09:13 AM' timestamp='1277817231' post='427644']
Got a ESPN mobile alert last night that says Broussard and Stein have quoted that LeBron James,Dwayne Wade,and Chris Bosh met in Miami to discuss free-agency plans.You get those three together...Championship!
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Yeah, it's all over [url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5338472"]ESPN[/url]

That just wouldn't be fair lol

[FlaccoFlicker]

Ok Yao Ming excersised player option for 2010-11;due to make $17.69 million dollars

[FlaccoFlicker]

Sorry Demon
M.Stein:Mavs F Dirk Nowitzki opts out of contract($21.5 million in 2010-11),becomes free agent

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='29 June 2010 - 05:18 PM' timestamp='1277846309' post='427856']
Sorry Demon
M.Stein:Mavs F Dirk Nowitzki opts out of contract($21.5 million in 2010-11),becomes free agent
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On of ESPN's NBA insiders said Dirk is opting out just to gain leverage for a long-term deal.

I don't see LeBron, Wade and Bosh happening but it would be awesome.

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='29 June 2010 - 05:32 PM' timestamp='1277847177' post='427868']
On of ESPN's NBA insiders said Dirk is opting out just to gain leverage for a long-term deal.

I don't see LeBron, Wade and Bosh happening but it would be awesome.
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would love seeing Dirk staying in dallas

[Ed_Reed20]

The Truth has joined the pool: http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5341636

[FerrariFan87]

Doesn't it seem ludicrous that these guys are forfeiting a guaranteed $21.5 million bucks???

9 hours and 47 minutes away!!!

[Wacko4Zacko]

Just put Dirk and Yao Ming both on Mavericks. Let both talk in different languages. lolz

Anyway I say Lebron to the Bulls is the backup plan, but cavs are front runner. I say this because he is changing his jersey number to #6 because of MJ wearing #23. Why else would he change it if he isnt going to a team(bulls) who has MJ number #23 retired. Plus Im a Bulls fan, lolz.

I have a Question, [b]When an the players sign with a team? Like if Joe Johnson goes to NY Knicks for a visit can he sign with them right away?[/b]

[XxSizzleXx]

Pierce has gotta finish his career in Boston. Also if LBJ went to the Bulls the comparisons would probably happen every day, and I don't think Lebron wants that hanging over his head.

[Wacko4Zacko]

[b]What team do you guys think Nate Robinson will sign with?[/b]

I dont think he is going abck to the Celtics. I say LA Lakers. If Derek Fisher retires, Nate Robinson could come in and play for them.

EDIT:

Nuggets are open to trading Carmello Anthony, does this affect free agency at all? I do. I think LA Clippers or NY Knicks will trade for Carmello.

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='29 June 2010 - 04:18 PM' timestamp='1277846309' post='427856']
Sorry Demon
M.Stein:Mavs F Dirk Nowitzki opts out of contract($21.5 million in 2010-11),becomes free agent
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Dirk just flew home from Germany TO Dallas to talk to Donnie Nelson. It's nearly a given that he's opted out to get long than the 3 years he was going to get from the extension they offered, and to lower his pay so they have more cap space to work with. Just because he opted out doesn't mean he plans to leave Dallas.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='30 June 2010 - 03:59 PM' timestamp='1277927969' post='428224']
I hope the Wizards can trade with Miami Heat to get Michael Beasley. I think Beasley is good, he just gets overshadowed by Wade.
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Beasley simply hasn't developed into the superstar he should be considering where he was drafted. Wade has little to do with that in my opinion.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Yeah, that's totally on Beasely. Wasn't he lazy with his work ethic when he first entered the NBA?

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='30 June 2010 - 03:59 PM' timestamp='1277927969' post='428224']


I have a Question, [b]When an the players sign with a team? Like if Joe Johnson goes to NY Knicks for a visit can he sign with them right away?[/b]
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They technically can't "sign" until July 8, but they can certainly make their selection public prior to that, it just won't be official until the 8th.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='30 June 2010 - 06:23 PM' timestamp='1277936628' post='428279']
Yeah, that's totally on Beasely. Wasn't he lazy with his work ethic when he first entered the NBA?
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Yep. Maturity was supposedly an issue too.

[AwakenTheDemon]

ESPN just tweeted that Byron Scott is talking with Cleveland about their coaching position >.>

[Wacko4Zacko]

Lets Go Bulls and LeBron!!!! lolz

leBron set himself a deadline for a decision. July 5th or July 4th weekend, so By monday we should have a decision as to where James will be going. So really in easier terms to understand by next Friday it should be 100% clear as to where LeBron wil be for his future.

[McBurks]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='01 July 2010 - 02:15 AM' timestamp='1277964959' post='428391']
Lets Go Bulls and LeBron!!!! lolz

leBron set himself a deadline for a decision. July 5th or July 4th weekend, so By monday we should have a decision as to where James will be going. So really in easier terms to understand by next Friday it should be 100% clear as to where LeBron wil be for his future.
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A lot of rumors saying him and Bosh are going to Miami with D Wade....of course this is a rumor but Stephen A. Smith tweeted it also.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='01 July 2010 - 02:15 AM' timestamp='1277964959' post='428391']
Lets Go Bulls and LeBron!!!! lolz

leBron set himself a deadline for a decision. July 5th or July 4th weekend, so By monday we should have a decision as to where James will be going. So really in easier terms to understand by next Friday it should be 100% clear as to where LeBron wil be for his future.
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Wacko, I could have sworn you were a Heat fan not too long ago. What happened?

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='01 July 2010 - 01:55 PM' timestamp='1278006927' post='428494']
Wacko, I could have sworn you were a Heat fan not too long ago. What happened?
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thought he even had a post as a Thunder fan Idk seems like a flavor of the week to me

[Wacko4Zacko]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='01 July 2010 - 01:55 PM' timestamp='1278006927' post='428494']
Wacko, I could have sworn you were a Heat fan not too long ago. What happened?
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Heat fan? No. Dwayne Wade fan, Yes. Wade is a beast.

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='01 July 2010 - 02:35 PM' timestamp='1278009350' post='428509']
thought he even had a post as a Thunder fan Idk seems like a flavor of the week to me
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OKC Thunder is my 2nd fav. team. I like to have backup team to fall on if Bulls dont do well. Yes I know, its sad, but everyone has 2nd favorite teams. Im sure some of you have 2nd favorite teams in baseball and football.


Fact is Bulls are my top favorite, so I cheer for them more then OKC.