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Post by garyd on Jul 7, 2009 8:37:54 GMT -5
..from the left coast...apparently Lebron James is trying to lure Trevor Ariza away from Houston to Cleveland by telling him he (Lebron) will be staying at Cleveland.
I know this isn't binding in the least, but its also not what I hoped to hear. And for Trevor Ariza?
Gary
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Post by kgooglog on Jul 7, 2009 9:30:08 GMT -5
..from the left coast...apparently Lebron James is trying to lure Trevor Ariza away from Houston to Cleveland by telling him he (Lebron) will be staying at Cleveland. I know this isn't binding in the least, but its also not what I hoped to hear. And for Trevor Ariza? Gary Gary... Ariza, according to what I read, is all but signed with Houston to a multi-year MLE. I read this rumored LeBron "statement" and it was based on a phone call in which James said "of course, I would be here" to Trevor Ariza. I would expect that the King will deny any and all of this within the next few days, or perhaps hours. LeBron has not even made a commitment to the Cleveland organization and there are many more indicators that have expressed that James will be a Knick in 2010. LeBron James knows that he will never achieve the NBA immortality, riches, and accolades in a Cleveland Cavalier uniform. In fact, according to forum of sports agents with no personal investment in James' whereabouts, all of them agreed that James and his agent would be insane NOT to sign with the Knicks. It is the best move fiscally, for the money he would be earning from Madison Avenue would be inconceivable to even the wealthiest sports' figures. His jersey would be retired in the Mecca. He would be an NBA God after the Knicks win another NBA title or three. LeBron James has an ego. There is no better place than NYC for him. |
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Post by kgooglog on Jul 8, 2009 7:11:06 GMT -5
As I expected, ESPN reported that LeBron did not say these words to Trevor Ariza and it was, once more, attributed to a "misquote". James apparently stated to Ariza that he would be in Cleveland THIS season.
Interestingly, on-line reports have surfaced that LeBron WILL NOT sign a contract extension with Cleveland. While all reports cite "sources", it is plain to see that James does not wish to make any sort of commitment to the Cavs after this year. To a man, The King is coming to be crowned at MSG. Possibly with D-Wade, who sees very little hope for playoff basketball with the Miami Stink.
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Post by greatgates on Jul 8, 2009 16:52:45 GMT -5
As I expected, ESPN reported that LeBron did not say these words to Trevor Ariza and it was, once more, attributed to a "misquote". James apparently stated to Ariza that he would be in Cleveland THIS season. Interestingly, on-line reports have surfaced that LeBron WILL NOT sign a contract extension with Cleveland. While all reports cite "sources", it is plain to see that James does not wish to make any sort of commitment to the Cavs after this year. To a man, The King is coming to be crowned at MSG. Possibly with D-Wade, who sees very little hope for playoff basketball with the Miami Stink. |
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Post by neilverson on Jul 9, 2009 13:34:10 GMT -5
Bosh might not be goin anywhere with a starting 5 including Hedo, Calderon, Bargnani, DeMar Derozan. But if he does, Miami and Wade probably the favorite.
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Post by kgooglog on Jul 10, 2009 6:16:43 GMT -5
The Raptors did make the biggest splash in free agency and improved their team this year. However, lest we forget, D-Wade is not that happy with the Heat's direction thus far and had Hedo Turkoglo signed with Miami rather then Toronto, I'd be much more worried about that Bosh would bolt to Miami in 2010. Let's see how much cap room the Heat have to resign Wade and sign Bosh next summer.
The key for Bosh is the Knicks offering him a chance to play with LeBron James. As it looks like the FA door is slamming David Lee and Nate Robinson in their collective assses, lets not forget that we can get both of our restricted free agents for the bargain basement price of $5.7 million for BOTH. As FAs next season, NY can sign Lee for what the market will dictate--maybe in the ranges of $7.5 million per year--and they retain his Bird rights, which translates into the Knicks being able to go over the cap to retain their own FA. Robinson will accompany Jeffries in a cap-cutting deal, and Donne Walsh will make sure that Fat Ass is off the team by this summer.
If Lee remains, we can focus all of our attention on King James, who despite Jason Kidd's silly prognostication on the "Dan Patrick Show", doesn't know diddly about anything relating to what the best basketball player in the world needs, which is the greatest stage for NBA basketball on Earth.
Personally, I am happy that Kidd spurned the Knicks, for signing with NY for a multi-year deal would have killed our dreams in the summer. Two of the top FAs in 2010 will sign with NY. Walsh will make sure of that. The Knicks are finally where they want to be, what with the forwards signings that have already eliminated several teams from chasing Lee in 2010.
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Post by whensly on Jul 10, 2009 16:04:40 GMT -5
Curry has to prove to the NBA that he can play again before "walsh gets his fat ass of the team",
all teams are being incredibly cost conscious, they are not going to be taking risks on big fat men
with large contracts and potential,
like they used to.
the world has changed even the NBA has changed,
crazy contracts for mediocre players or chronic underachievers don't seem to be in fashion this year. ( See Stephon Marbury..tee hee)
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Post by kgooglog on Jul 11, 2009 9:13:25 GMT -5
Curry has to prove to the NBA that he can play again before "walsh gets his fat ass of the team", all teams are being incredibly cost conscious, they are not going to be taking risks on big fat men with large contracts and potential, like they used to. the world has changed even the NBA has changed, crazy contracts for mediocre players or chronic underachievers don't seem to be in fashion this year. ( See Stephon Marbury..tee hee) Good points, Mouse. No one will take Curry at his contractual price, unless he can actually move. It is interesting that FAs like Andre Miller are still not signed, and here is a guy who had a great season last year and is a premier PG--not a top 5, but a top 10. He is 33 and doesn't own a 3 point shot, which may not make him fit in the Knicks system. Now that Nash is a lock to stay in Phoenix, where does Donnie Walsh go from here? I suppose, like the papers say, he will simply hop on his jet and fly to Vegas to see Eddy's new svelte figure. I have thought about Curry's "fit" on New York and, if this guy really did lose the reported 50 pounds and continues to work out until September, may there is some hope that he will get on the court and play. Eddy is only 26 years old and he is skilled in terms of offense. Perhaps some team out there is willing to trade a second round pick for him, if he proves to the NBA world that he won't collapse during the 6 minute mark of the first quarter. I am of the same belief that team do not want fat, slothful players, chronic underachievers, or cap killing contracts. I am glad that Jason Kidd and Grant Hill didn't take Donnie's offers, for that would have killed any of our 2010 hopes. Also, the cap is rumored to be just $50,000,000 next season, which is the worst news I've heard since the Knicks drafted Luther Rackley. Still, Walsh can go over the cap if he signs David Lee to the MLE (rumored price tag), but renounces all of the Knicks free agents to be, like Harrington, Hughes, and the other myriad of ridiculous contracts we have. Walsh, even though he is being criticized for not landing the two elderly players, has something up his sleeves, for Jordan Hill has yet to sign his rookie deal, no movement has been made toward resigning Nate or David Lee, and now Donnie expresses that he can focus more on his own players--although he said that David Lee's asking price is out of the Knicks range. Word is that the Knicks will only be able to sign one elite FA next year due to the cap possibly being $50,000,000. However, if NY makes some wise trades, and Walsh is pretty savvy, I cannot see how Lebron and Wade/Bosh can turn down the opportunity to play in the Mecca rather than their respective barns that they play in. Maybe NY should just stick with signing Nate to the one year qualifying offer of $2.9 million and then sign and trade him and Jeffries for Sacramento's garbage of Kenny Thomas, which, in effect, gives NY an extra $10,000,000 for 2010. If David Lee accepts the Knicks MLE, fine. If not, I'd make Houston a deal for T-Mac involving Mobley's contract and Curry, which will virtually assure NY of having the cap space for 2 of the elite FAs in 2010. I would then try to work out a sign and trade with Lee, perhaps to Milwaukee, for Ramon Sessions. The Bucks lost their PF Villaneuva for absolutely nothing and must replace him. I think Lee for Sessions would be an excellent trade for both teams. NY cannot realistically go into next season with Chris Duhon running the show, and Toney Douglas being Duhon's back-up. Ramon Sessions will be a star player. He is the one player I can see Walsh trading David Lee for. |
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