http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23803570/kawhi-leonard-wants-san-antonio-spurs
It's going to be an interesting summer.
It's going to be an interesting summer.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...019-nba-finals-rise-amid-kawhi-leonard-rumors
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...019-nba-finals-rise-amid-kawhi-leonard-rumors
Kawhi is a great player but you have to wonder about a guy who is so painfully introverted - especially facing the media frenzy in LA.
You also have to wonder about what happened with/to him in San Antonio - the organization many feel is the best in basketball. Why would he turn against that team?
It would provide a great yin/yang for the Lakers if he goes there.
The Ball family won't shut up and Kawhi won't speak.
You also have to wonder about what happened with/to him in San Antonio - the organization many feel is the best in basketball. Why would he turn against that team?
It would provide a great yin/yang for the Lakers if he goes there.
The Ball family won't shut up and Kawhi won't speak.
Trade Ball and his father goes with
I just remember several years ago when the Lakers built what they considered a champion contender when they acquired Steve Nash. No one was ever going to beat them. Well we all know how that went
If LeBron comes to the Lakers and they win a championship before he retires hopefully they won't retire his jersey at the top of Staples with all the great Lakers of days gone by
I just remember several years ago when the Lakers built what they considered a champion contender when they acquired Steve Nash. No one was ever going to beat them. Well we all know how that went
If LeBron comes to the Lakers and they win a championship before he retires hopefully they won't retire his jersey at the top of Staples with all the great Lakers of days gone by
Leonard would fit with the Lakers while Lebron would destroy them as he dominates the floor diminishing the play of others and then once again the Lebron Lovers can claim he lost because of no supporting cast.
I totally agree
I love Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma. I don't care about Ball. He is over rated and under performs
And his injury. Is he 100% now after that mysterious disappearance last season? They way he walked away and kept everyone in his team in the dark, that is a bothersome attitude to me if ever Ainge would trade for him.
http://www.nba.com/article/2018/06/19/why-lebron-james-may-be-headed-lakers-summer-free-agency
The last 2 lines say it all. It's Hollywood and LaLa Land and he wants to be an actor and a producer
to wit......
The Wall (game show) The Wall is an American television game show broadcast by NBC, which premiered on December 19, 2016. The show is hosted by Chris Hardwick, who also serves as executive producer on the show along with LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Andrew Glassman.
The last 2 lines say it all. It's Hollywood and LaLa Land and he wants to be an actor and a producer
to wit......
The Wall (game show) The Wall is an American television game show broadcast by NBC, which premiered on December 19, 2016. The show is hosted by Chris Hardwick, who also serves as executive producer on the show along with LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Andrew Glassman.
It will be an interesting free agency period this summer - at least for the big names.
Only a few teams have big money to spend so 2nd and 3rd tier players may not find much money available.
The Clippers won't have much in the way of cap space this summer - but a lot of money to spend next summer.
If they want to make big moves this year they will have to pull a rabbit out of their hat - maybe Jerry West can do that.
Only a few teams have big money to spend so 2nd and 3rd tier players may not find much money available.
The Clippers won't have much in the way of cap space this summer - but a lot of money to spend next summer.
If they want to make big moves this year they will have to pull a rabbit out of their hat - maybe Jerry West can do that.
It will be an interesting free agency period this summer - at least for the big names.
Only a few teams have big money to spend so 2nd and 3rd tier players may not find much money available.
The Clippers won't have much in the way of cap space this summer - but a lot of money to spend next summer.
If they want to make big moves this year they will have to pull a rabbit out of their hat - maybe Jerry West can do that.
Only a few teams have big money to spend so 2nd and 3rd tier players may not find much money available.
The Clippers won't have much in the way of cap space this summer - but a lot of money to spend next summer.
If they want to make big moves this year they will have to pull a rabbit out of their hat - maybe Jerry West can do that.
Interesting, Steve. Didn't know about the movie connection of his. No wonder Oddshark posted the Lakers as the only team with a minus betting line - the favorites to land LeBron.
https://www.oddsshark.com/nba/odds-lebron-james-leaving-cleveland-cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers -150
Philadelphia 76ers +450
Cleveland Cavaliers +500
Boston Celtics +700
Houston Rockets +800
San Antonio Spurs +1600
Los Angeles Clippers +2500
Miami Heat +3300
Golden State Warriors +5000
Media plays so much a big part in all these off season speculations. Like a duck hunting season. In an interview with Kyrie he was asked if he is signing an extension, when he said no, the news spread that Boston is now worried about Kyrie's future with them. Next we hear crazy trade talks involving Kyrie and Kawhi, and then today, Kyrie and Porzingis. And when you hear sports show on ESPN and Fox, the people there talk convincingly about the future moves and trades.
And this will come as no surprise, but noteworthy that any team that gets to sign LeBron will be doing a max 5 yr contract. The same with PG.99% of the rumors are entirely made up to get web hits IMO. Very, very few of the writers have actual inside info. Wojonarski may actually be the only one. See Stephen A. Smith, 'Lebron to NY is a done deal!!!'
Should be a really interesting draft starting at Sac/no.2. Lots of uncertainty. I think the Bulls will try to package no.7, 22 and Bobby Portis (and whoever else other than Dunn/Lavine/Markannen) to move to 3 or 4 to get Doncic. The idea was to try to draft a potential team changing superstar this yr. They may even offer a future first rounder (though not next yr.). If that fails, my guess is Carter is their man at 7 if avail.
Will be interesting to see if they or anybody is willing to take Parson's contract to get no.4.
Anyway, fireworks to begin soon and I'm psyched.
Should be a really interesting draft starting at Sac/no.2. Lots of uncertainty. I think the Bulls will try to package no.7, 22 and Bobby Portis (and whoever else other than Dunn/Lavine/Markannen) to move to 3 or 4 to get Doncic. The idea was to try to draft a potential team changing superstar this yr. They may even offer a future first rounder (though not next yr.). If that fails, my guess is Carter is their man at 7 if avail.
Will be interesting to see if they or anybody is willing to take Parson's contract to get no.4.
Anyway, fireworks to begin soon and I'm psyched.
Not very impressed with anyone coming out of this years draft. I was really impressed by Marvin Bagley III, until I saw him in March Madness where he was dominated by larger players and he basically disappeared as Duke advanced against better teams.
Trouble in Houston with Chris Paul. He wants a max deal and the Rockets aren't so sure. Will be interesting to watch.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/rumor-tension-between-chris-paul-182131023.html
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/rumor-tension-between-chris-paul-182131023.html
Clippers had two first round draft choices yesterday.
They traded up one spot - giving up two 2nd round future choices - to get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Kentucky. Not sure about giving up the draft choices but Shai has the potential to be an excellent point guard.
The second choice mystified me a bit - Jerome Robinson from Boston College. He wasn't projected to go that high. He's an SG so have to see how he does. Supposed to be a great shooter but is a matador on defense.
Draft is always a bit of a crap shoot so only time will tell.
They traded up one spot - giving up two 2nd round future choices - to get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Kentucky. Not sure about giving up the draft choices but Shai has the potential to be an excellent point guard.
The second choice mystified me a bit - Jerome Robinson from Boston College. He wasn't projected to go that high. He's an SG so have to see how he does. Supposed to be a great shooter but is a matador on defense.
Draft is always a bit of a crap shoot so only time will tell.
Agree, only time will tell, like Donovan of Utah on the plus side, and Markell Fultz on the minus side, who would have thought. I read a CBS Sports rating that gave the 2nd choice of the Clippers a D+, I had to look at it again. The Celtics, OTOH, got a supposed or projected lottery pick at the 27th spot, a player with 'work ethics' problem who according to an analyst, is a fixable problem for Coach Stevens. And there was this projected very high pick, even a top 3 from last year's prognosis - Michael Porter Jr. who fell to 14th for Denver and analysts gave Denver a grade of A for the draft. Btw, that Celtics pick, a 6'10" center Robert Williams III, got the Celtics a grade of A+.
That was their only pick for this year, on to next year where they will have 4.
Tough for both CP and Houston. Houston, knowing they were a game and a hamstring injury away from a possible finals slot, and Paul, who gave up $10m last year for a sign and trade sacrifice to be with the Rockets and hence will expect the 'max' from his team in support. The reverse is true for Kawhi, who can be offered a max of $219m by the Spurs but is rejecting to be with the Spurs altogether. I now hear from an analyst that Spurs have spurned (NPI) the Lakers' call about the availability of Kawhi last week, because Pop wouldn't like to strengthen a conference rival, which includes the possible strong attraction of LeBron to LAL if ever Kawhi becomes a Laker. Did I hear someone at ESPN said that the off season is more exciting than the regular season?
In 6 days we will know if James will opt in or out of Cleveland. From there, more exciting news to come. Latest rumor has narrowed it to only 2 teams, Cavs and Lakers. Without a superstar like Kawhi or PG in LA, chances are that he will stay in Cleveland, analysts are saying.
Chris Paul seems to indicate a good sign to his max deal.
“Ain’t we beefing?”
Here’s @CP3, @DMorey & Rockets CEO Tad Brown on reports there’s “tension” between them over Chris’s free agency.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1011481157865598976
“Ain’t we beefing?”
Here’s @CP3, @DMorey & Rockets CEO Tad Brown on reports there’s “tension” between them over Chris’s free agency.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1011481157865598976
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