OT: LeBron to the Cavs

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  1. BlazerWookee

    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    It's not like LeBron is bringing the potato salad to the MENSA picnic...
     
    BlazerWookee, Jul 9, 2014
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    Wow, I couldn't disagree more. Wade is an all-time great perimeter defender, and Bosh is pretty damn good on D. Irving and Love are among the worst defenders in the league. And Irving/Love aren't any better on offense than Wade/Bosh in their primes, which you only have to go back a year or two for. With both Irving and Love having regular injury issues, I wouldn't go too far out on a limb saying they're a safer bet than Wade's fading production due to health.
     
    handiman, Jul 9, 2014
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    I will say as far as champions go Irving is one, just like dame. I'd take Irving or Lillard over curry any day of the week, all equally skilled but curry just doesn't seem like a winner to me...
     
    PDXFonz, Jul 9, 2014
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    Expecting Lebron's decision in under half an hour... At this point I'll be mildly surprised if it's not Cleveland.
     
    noknobs, Jul 9, 2014
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    What does wades prime have to do with it? Irving and love are entering there primes now. Wade looks to be leaving his.
    That said, absolutely right on injury issues. Irving love and varejao all have a history.
     
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  6. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Have you watched the Heat recently? Wade has already faded significantly. He averaged 15 ppg in the finals.
     
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    Word is his mind is already made up going into the meeting. No negotiating will be occurring just informing of decision.
     
    Schilly, Jul 9, 2014
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    What time is the meeting at?
     
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    Re: OT: LaBron to the Cavs

    I think it was a typo, should have read, lab ron..Ron Artest's new name
     
    riverman, Jul 9, 2014
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    Nothing to negotiate, since there's a max salary. Either he wants to be there or he doesn't. Any other issues, like their plan going forward, has surely already been communicated to him.
     
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    Parsons 3/45 to Dallas. Knew he would be up there. No way Houston matches if they sign bosh
     
    JFizzleRaider, Jul 9, 2014
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    I hope Lebron and Bosh stay in Miami and Houston is forced to match.
     
    Pinwheel1, Jul 9, 2014
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    This could be a double fuck for Houston. Imagine if they let him go, then bosh says "nah dawg, staying in Miami"
     
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    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

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    I don't know that there's "no way" they match. Houston hasn't been a luxury tax payer to this point, so they can afford to go into the luxury tax for three seasons or so before it becomes super-punitive (I think). This is the kind of end-game they've been pursuing for years, so I don't think an extra few million per year is guaranteed to make them not match.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Chris Sheridan is reporting that it's a done deal.

    Awesome!
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jul 9, 2014
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    definitely thought parsons was in on all of this with morey but i guess not, and fucking a, they could have just kept him for less than a million bucks.
     
    3RA1N1AC, Jul 9, 2014
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    The Rockets will only have 3 days to match after this becomes official tomorrow. Puts them in a time vise to get things done with Bosh.
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    "Brian Windhorst
    LeBron James has met with Heat officials and has not yet made a free agent decision, sources told ESPN"
     
    BlazerCaravan, Jul 9, 2014
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