NBA Free Agency 2010 - The Year Of LeBron

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='01 July 2010 - 04:07 PM' timestamp='1278014851' post='428542']
Heat fan? No. Dwayne Wade fan, Yes. Wade is a beast.
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Ahh...I see.

[Wacko4Zacko]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='01 July 2010 - 04:12 PM' timestamp='1278015129' post='428545']
Ahh...I see.
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Dont you remember me having the Dwayne Wade banners on here? lolz

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='01 July 2010 - 04:16 PM' timestamp='1278015401' post='428547']
Dont you remember me having the Dwayne Wade banners on here? lolz
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I do but I thought you were a Heat fan.

[Wacko4Zacko]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='01 July 2010 - 05:38 PM' timestamp='1278020305' post='428566']
I do but I thought you were a Heat fan.
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Oh, sorry to dissapoint ya buddy. Are you a Heat fan? Im assumign you are, i think you told me you were.

Anyway, the Indiana Pacers are now interested in trading for Carmello Anthony. magine that, They alreayd ahev danny Granger. Adding Melo, and they could be a legit threat. Although didn't they just draft a forward, Paul George who plays SF. I guess they plan to have Paul play SG, then Melo(if acquired) can come in and play SF. Then Nuggets will suck and the division would really be in the hands of the Thunder.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='01 July 2010 - 05:56 PM' timestamp='1278021408' post='428571']
Oh, sorry to dissapoint ya buddy. Are you a Heat fan? Im assumign you are, i think you told me you were.

Anyway, the Indiana Pacers are now interested in trading for Carmello Anthony. magine that, They alreayd ahev danny Granger. Adding Melo, and they could be a legit threat. Although didn't they just draft a forward, Paul George who plays SF. I guess they plan to have Paul play SG, then Melo(if acquired) can come in and play SF. Then Nuggets will suck and the division would really be in the hands of the Thunder.
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Yep. I'm a Heat fan.

Melo to the Pacers would make no sense in my opinion. Both he and Granger are essentially the same player. They're both great scorers but you'vre got to have balance to win in the NBA.

[FerrariFan87]

ESPNews did a chart showing how much in State Taxes Lebron would pay on a deal worth $96 million over 4-5 years, and he'll pay ZERO in Miami, between $2-3 million in Chicago and over $12 million in New York... and that's not including Federal Income Tax!!

[Wacko4Zacko]

So the Magic are trying to trade Vince Carter. So Who do you guys think he will be traded to? And for what or whom will the Magic get in return.

[BuckWilds]

I just wish Lebron would choose already.

[Wacko4Zacko]

I have a question. [b]How much cap room do the Cavaliers have?[/b]

I've been wondering, If LeBron does go back to the Cavaliers, can they sign 1-2 two players or atleast a veteran to go to Cleveland with LeBron? I don't think LeBron wants to go to Cleveland alone. There were reports that he wanted Ray Allen to go to Cavs with him. I was thinking if they were to get a veteran, they should sign Allen Iverson or Tracy McGrady.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='01 July 2010 - 09:10 PM' timestamp='1278033000' post='428629']
I have a question. [b]How much cap room do the Cavaliers have?[/b]

I've been wondering, If LeBron does go back to the Cavaliers, can they sign 1-2 two players or atleast a veteran to go to Cleveland with LeBron? I don't think LeBron wants to go to Cleveland alone. There were reports that he wanted Ray Allen to go to Cavs with him. I was thinking if they were to get a veteran, they should sign Allen Iverson or Tracy McGrady.
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Ray Allen, Iverson, and/or McGrady aren't nearly enough to lure LBJ back to Cleveland. They need to reel in Bosh, Stoudemire or Wade for it to be worth it. I really can't see him going back to Cleveland.

[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/art_garcia/02/18/trade.aftermath/index.html"]Cap Space 2010[/url]

Scroll towards the bottom on the right...

[Wacko4Zacko]

I dont know. LeBron is too loyal to Ohio. As much as I want him in Chhiago, I just cant see him leaving them.

[Wacko4Zacko]

Does anyone think Hornets are gonna trade Chris Paul? I think he will be traded to the Pacers.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='01 July 2010 - 10:58 PM' timestamp='1278039493' post='428653']
Does anyone think Hornets are gonna trade Chris Paul? I think he will be traded to the Pacers.
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I don't see it happening. The Hornets would never get equal value.

[XxSizzleXx]

I saw on TV some people we're talking about Lebron play with Chris Paul, that would be pretty scary.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' date='02 July 2010 - 03:16 AM' timestamp='1278054969' post='428706']
I saw on TV some people we're talking about Lebron play with Chris Paul, that would be pretty scary.
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They'd literally be unstoppable in half-court and fast-break situations.

[Wacko4Zacko]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='02 July 2010 - 01:11 AM' timestamp='1278047482' post='428697']
I don't see it happening. The Hornets would never get equal value.
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What about Darren Collison? He has potential talent, im sure he will be traded.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='02 July 2010 - 10:21 AM' timestamp='1278080489' post='428750']
What about Darren Collison? He has potential talent, im sure he will be traded.
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Collison would lessen the blow if Paul is traded but what could the Hornets get in return that would be worth CP3?

[Wacko4Zacko]

Good question. Well they may not have to trade becuase the ESPN guy said that the The Pacers have contacted free agent Point Guard Nate Robinson.

However The Pacers interest me because Danny Granger plays SF, and they drafted Paul Goarge who plays SF, so how is that going to work out?

[Shawn`]

The only thing keeping him in Cleveland is loyalty. But besides that, not much. I think he's fed up with Cleveland as a team.

I honestly think he'll go to New York, the market down there is HUGE for endorsements and money is what it comes down to at the end of the day. If he wants to be a billion dollar athlete NY is the best place to do that in. But New York is far from a championship even with LBJ, maybe if they sign Bosh.

I also highly doubt Wade and LBJ will play on the same team unless every play is an alley oop to each other.

[XxSizzleXx]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='02 July 2010 - 08:14 AM' timestamp='1278080096' post='428747']
They'd literally be unstoppable in half-court and fast-break situations.
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The reasons they were talking about Lebron playing with Paul was because supposedly that is Lebron's best friend in the NBA, but you never really can't get into that too much. Probably a bit of a longshot.

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='01 July 2010 - 09:58 PM' timestamp='1278039493' post='428653']
Does anyone think Hornets are gonna trade Chris Paul? I think he will be traded to the Pacers.
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The Hornets would be stupid to trade Paul, probably the best point guard in the league right now. As good as that rookie, who filled in when CP3 went down, played, they're much, much better off with Paul than without him.

Apparently, D-Wade was very interested after the two-hour talk he had with the New York Knicks. I'd be interesting to see him land in NY and see how they play next year. I wouldn't be surprised to see them pull out all the stops to land him, they want a big name BAD.

In other news, Dallas is focusing on Dirk as the #1 priority. They've offered him a 4 year, $96 million contract. Should hear something by saturday when the Dirk is scheduled to meet with Donnie Nelson again. After he's re-signed, the teams off to build talent around him. They already got great pieces in Butler and Kidd. Haywood is an awesome role player at center, so I'd love to keep him (although Cleveland and Miami are both targeting him). Just get a solid shooting guard and it should be set.

[Wacko4Zacko]

[quote name='Shawn`' date='02 July 2010 - 03:38 PM' timestamp='1278099481' post='428826']
The only thing keeping him in Cleveland is loyalty. But besides that, not much. I think he's fed up with Cleveland as a team.

I honestly think he'll go to New York, the market down there is HUGE for endorsements and money is what it comes down to at the end of the day. If he wants to be a billion dollar athlete NY is the best place to do that in. But New York is far from a championship even with LBJ, maybe if they sign Bosh.

I also highly doubt Wade and LBJ will play on the same team unless every play is an alley oop to each other.
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LBJ isnt going to NY. Its either Cleveland or Chicago. He already said he wants to go to a WINNING team, NY doesnt fit that. he might as well go to Cavaliers, they gto a coahc that fits Lebron's standards. LBJ wanted a Coach who was a "no nonsense" coach,had rings, was former player in NBA. the cavs gave what LeBron wanted. lets nto forget he is changing his number so fans are going to want to buy his new jersey, so thats good marketing there.

As much as I wanted LBJ as a Bull, I just dont see it happening. I will be happy as hell if it does happen, but I gotta face reality at some time.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Where did I say he was going to NY?

[Wacko4Zacko]

I was responding to Shawn's post. My badz bro.

[MKdave]

I've read that if he plays in NY he'll lose 12% of his max deal to taxes, but with the heat he'll lose none of it.

[Wacko4Zacko]

1. Cavaliers
2. Bulls
3. Heat
4. Knicks
5. Mavericks
6. Nets
7. Clippers

That is how I rank the teams, from most likely to least likely.

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='02 July 2010 - 03:06 PM' timestamp='1278101181' post='428844']
I was responding to Shawn's post. My badz bro.
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It's all good. I wouldn't say it's only between Chicago and Cleveland though. New York is possible. There's alot of fanfare there, and they do have some good pieces there. If Lebron can carry Cleveland, he can certainly carry New York. I don't think it's likely that he'll land in New York, it's extremely slim. But I do think it's a possibility.

I'm thinking it's very unlikely he'll end up in Dallas though. Especially with Dirk getting offered nearly $100 million today.

[Wacko4Zacko]

NY Coach focues mroe on defense then offense. LBJ is more effectvie with an offensive mind coach. I honestly dont even see David Lee staying in NY, if he does then he is just gonna get a huge A** contract that he doesnt deserve.

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='Wacko4Zacko' date='02 July 2010 - 03:12 PM' timestamp='1278101574' post='428849']
NY Coach focues mroe on defense then offense. LBJ is more effectvie with an offensive mind coach. I honestly dont even see David Lee staying in NY, if he does then he is just gonna get a huge A** contract that he doesnt deserve.
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David Lee is all New York has right now lol

[Wacko4Zacko]

Tracy McGrady wants to come back as well. They might as well just do a trade with a team. Because some teams are going to be left out of this FA buzz.