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  1. Minstrel

    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

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    So, if the Cavs embrace a rebuild and trade Irving (and, I assume, Love)--do they trade LeBron James? I assume it'd have to with his blessing, if they don't want to earn the enmity of Ohio forever (and James may have a no-trade clause--it would be weird if he didn't, but I have no idea). But you'd think James would want out now, if the Cavs rebuild, not in one year.

    This could be the greatest sell-off in NBA history.
     
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    Mr. Robot Well-Known Member

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    Kyrie is an idiot
     
    Mr. Robot, Jul 21, 2017
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    Cippy91 Habitual Line Stepper

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    This is what I have an issue with, this whole situation makes him come off as a douche with a huge ego
     
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    Celtics won't trade for Kyrie. They're saving their assets for somebody like Anthony Davis, who is better and at a position of need, or they'll simply hold onto the picks and be great for the next 10 years.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Yay! A new Super Thread!!

    :cheers:
     
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    dviss1 Emcee Referee

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    I'd do that deal if I were NY.
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Yep, without a no trade clause, they can trade him wherever they want, whether he likes it or not.

    BNM
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Maybe Kyrie's mom slept with Lebron
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    You have to think...

    Trade Lebron to BOS for Tatum, Horford and their 2018 BKN and LAL picks...
    Trade Kyrie to New York for Melo and NYKs 2018 and 2020 1sts.
    Trade Melo to anyone for a 2018 1st.
    Trade Horford to anyone for a borderline top 10 2018 1st.
    Trade Love to anyone for a borderline top 10 2018 1st.

    They could potentially get 6 lottery picks next year, with three top 5 picks (BKN, LAL, their own).
     
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    Of course, I just don't see why Cleveland would. That's pennies on the dollar and Irving doesn't have a no-trade clause. The Cavs can hold out for the best deal.
     
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    Morey is working on a five team trade to get Melo and LeBron to Houston. Sources say Portland is looking to get LeBron to open up his choices to include The Blazers as a possible trade destination.
     
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    Dude, why would Melo agree to a trade to CLE if Lebron and Kyrie are not on the team?
     
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    I honestly don't think Boston does this, or even seriously considers it, unless James absolutely commits to re-signing long-term in Boston. They're not trading away all their incredible future value for a one-year shot.
     
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    *facepalm*...
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    There's no way in hell that Melo would waive his NTC to go to a team that's falling apart.
     
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    It'd basically be a three way trade with Melo going from NY to somewhere else with CLE facilitating. They should try to do it. Even with Kyrie, NYKs picks will still be high for the next couple years.
     
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    Dame
    CJ
    Mo
    Lebron
    Nurk

    Unstoppable.

    One can dream...
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Because he thinks he would be the best player in MIN or SAS. As soon as he realizes he's not, he'll pout again and either demand another trade or leave for nothing when his contract is up.

    I seriously want nothing to do with any player who tries to forces his way out of a winning situation. To me, that makes him the anti-Lillard.

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Jul 21, 2017
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    Sedatedfork Rip City Rhapsody

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    The East is getting weaker. Next superteam is probably in the East now
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I bet clutchfans think they are getting Melo, Lebron, and Love now.
     
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