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Strider · 06-26-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

sorry laker fans, hinrich ain't coming to you...yet.

AP source: Bulls agree to send Hinrich to Wizards - NBA News - FOX Sports on MSN

Damn, I was really hoping Hinrich was going to be traded to the Lakers. He's long, athletic, good defender and can create his own shots. Would have been a really good fit at our PG position since Fisher is getting older.

ALTRNTV · 06-27-2010, 04:22 AM

Hinrich would have been a long shot anyways, as the Lakers won't want to take on his contract.

Strider · 06-27-2010, 12:35 PM

^ Yah, you're 100% right because right now the Lakers are 15 or 16 million over the luxary tax and are cutting salaries to try to get under.

WERDdabuilder · 06-27-2010, 03:18 PM

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The executive, who did not want to be identified discussing a player who is not yet a free agent, said he had gathered from discussions with his fellow N.B.A. executives that James was strongly leaning toward joining the Bulls in tandem with another free agent, Chris Bosh of the Toronto Raptors.

“I think it’s a done deal,” the executive said.

lets make this shit happen.

Strider · 06-27-2010, 04:46 PM

As long as Lebron stay on the Eastern Conference I could care less. Also, I hope some people from the West shift to the East to to make the East some what of an interesting conference.

ALTRNTV · 06-27-2010, 07:00 PM

Bosh's agent says that the deal is not close to happening and that particular source is false.

Gnnr · 06-28-2010, 01:55 PM

I have been completely obsessed with the Heat's off season the last few days. I'm full of anxiety.

First things first.

I don't want LeBron

I don't. I don't want that media circus and the whole drama he is going to drag along with him down here. Additionally I could only imagine the chaos it would cause if we did get him and didn't get to Finals or lost in the finals. Which I think is a strong possibility with the Heat because even if we got Wade, Lebron, and another max contract FA, our depth is lacking. You need depth to win Championships. I just don't see a championship coming with him this season (2010-2011) if he came down here.

That is also why I think he is going to go to Chicago (if he does go anywhere). Although their coach and their management is suspect (the whole fist fight fiasco), I think the depth that they have + getting LeBron and Bosh (he's going with him, he's LeBron's booty partner apparently) would cement a dynasty in the east.

Although everyone is saying he wont live up to Jordan's legacy, hey if he can get many rings in Chicago I don't think anyone would care. Rings are rings. People are gonna hate on him if he stays and only musters one out of Cleavland (or one out of NY, NJ, LAC for that matter) so he might as well get more than one ring if people are gonna hate anyways.

**Phlip** · 06-28-2010, 02:09 PM

What people fail to realize is that Chicago is a TERRIBLY run organization, as evidenced by how the owner was willing to even let MJ play baseball in the White Sox (which he also owns, BTW) farm system and how they absolutely do NOT seem to give a mad assfuck about former players not named Jordan.

The coach coming to blows (no homo) with the GM is another sign of it, and apparently that has been the norm since Phil Jackson left the first time, with Jerry Krause telling him he was "fucking gone" before he STILL coached them to a championship.
The new coach and supporting cast in Chicago would be the saving graces, but it still remains to be seen if it will make for anything in the end.

Gnnr · 06-29-2010, 02:23 AM

Whoa, things are starting to move fast. Looks like it has started swinging our way big time.

Wade is definitely staying
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade refutes reports that he already has agreed to visit New York Knicks - Miami Heat - MiamiHerald.com

It seems (or it has been rumored) there are quite a few top players that are willing to take their respective minimum to tag along for the Wade-LeBron-Bosh ride...so that depth we are lacking may just round itself out.

NBA Rumor: Raja Bell to the Heat | Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers
FIU product Raja Bell would welcome Heat opportunity - Sun Sentinel

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"I've talked a lot about it with my agent and my family," the 6-foot-5 defensive stopper and 3-point specialist said. "Miami is my first choice. If there would be any interest from the Heat I would give it a ponder. It's my home town"

Free Agent "Summit" happened over the weekend in Miami
Sources: Free agents LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade meet, discuss futures - ESPN

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A modified version of the ballyhooed free-agent summit that was initially suggested and then downplayed by Dwyane Wade has indeed taken place, ESPN.com has learned.

Sources close to the situation said Monday night that three of the biggest names in basketball -- Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James -- met over the weekend in Miami to seriously discuss their futures, with a focus on the increasingly plausible possibility of those three teaming up with Wade's Heat.

Wade is recruiting! Hell, and Riley hasn't even gotten into the mix yet! Or has he...

lawrenceyang · 06-29-2010, 03:43 AM

roommate just came in and said that david aldridge (?) just tweeted that he talked to wade/lebron/bosh after they all met in miami and that he thinks that this is what's gonna happen. personally i don't think that the team, or one city, is big enough for all three of them but i guess we're gonna find out in two days

Gnnr · 06-29-2010, 04:07 AM

LA, Miami, and NY are all cities that can handle multiple mega celebrities/sports athletes.

Anyways, Stephen A. Smith is reporting that LeBron is going to Miami. You HAVE TO listen to this interview!

Scroll down some, click on the second link. It'll play through the flash player or you can download the MP3 file if you click the down arrow icon.

The Flagship Station for South Florida Sports

Also, on sports center Chris Broussard is also agreeing signs are pointing to Miami as the top candidate for LeBron and that Chris Bosh will not push for a sign and trade with Cleavland.

Mentally preparing self for media frenzy and passing out on July 1st

BOROSUN · 06-29-2010, 11:24 AM

i heard it couple days ago.
its all media attention whoring. i have a gut feel lebron is looking toward miami.
but, i usually wait til the dust is settled. he may go to nyk. i hope knick has a good plan B, though.

like the hype draft i dont pay attention. it may take 2 season to see the potential like gallinari.
that kid is goood...offensively and interestingly defensive too. i was wrong d'antoni.

***enkei2k*** · 06-29-2010, 11:56 AM

knicks already have plan b...amar'e and johnson. god i hate johnson, especially after his john starks-like performance in the playoffs.

wade, lebron, bosh all to heat? that'll be sick. but watch them collapse to the lakers. this 'big 3' is definitely better than boston's, but still got nothing on the lakers.

bosh doesn't want to be sidekick though, he wants to be 'the man'. but who knows.

watch them all opt in their contract at 11:59pm instead of being FA's. that'd be hysterical.

BOROSUN · 06-29-2010, 12:15 PM

never know...

i would like to see this though.
g:Tparker/douglas
sg:tmac/allen/walker
sf:gallo/tmac/walker
f:amare/chandler/lee
c:lee/amare/

WERDdabuilder · 06-30-2010, 03:07 AM

nowitzki opt out.
Pierce opt out

Gnnr · 06-30-2010, 04:23 AM

The best thing for Nowitzki would be to leave and join another superstar, but I don't think its gonna happen. Pierce is definitely staying in Boston. I think they did it for better contracts, but I suppose its nice to have some teams try and go after you. Won't be surprised if some do try.

Less than 17 hours

Can anyone tell me why all these analyst don't see Stoudamire in Miami if LeBron doesn't come and instead say it will be Boozer? Why is NY/NJ the place they keep placing Stoudamire (along with Joe Johnson)? How is that a more attractive option than what Miami has to offer?

I think the biggest winner out of all of this is Joe Johnson, he is getting waaayyy over rated and is gonna get paid big time.

**Phlip** · 06-30-2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

The best thing for Nowitzki would be to leave and join another superstar, but I don't think its gonna happen.

You mean like all those titles they won with Steve Nash in town?

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

Pierce is definitely staying in Boston.

Agreed, he sees his window closing and wants that 4 year 90mil contract he can get.

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

Can anyone tell me why all these analyst don't see Stoudamire in Miami if LeBron doesn't come and instead say it will be Boozer? Why is NY/NJ the place they keep placing Stoudamire (along with Joe Johnson)? How is that a more attractive option than what Miami has to offer?

Joe Johnson and Amar'e both want those contract-padding numbers that come with playing in a Milke D'antoni offense. Neither wants to be terribly bothered with other things, like defense or rebounding (especially Stoudemire, look at all the shit he talked while being pwned by Gasol and Odom), so NY would be the big money move for them.

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

I think the biggest winner out of all of this is Joe Johnson, he is getting waaayyy over rated and is gonna get paid big time.

I agree

Gnnr · 06-30-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PHLIP

You mean like all those titles they won with Steve Nash in town?

I mean that I think he needs a change of scenery. Look at when Nash left, he started to play at MVP level.

**Phlip** · 06-30-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

I mean that I think he needs a change of scenery. Look at when Nash left, he started to play at MVP level.

I was being Sarcastic.
Dirk played at regular season MVP level, choked in the playoffs.

Gnnr · 06-30-2010, 10:14 PM

Cue crazy shit in 3...2....1....

Gnnr · 07-01-2010, 12:34 AM

Coaching Updates
-Doc Rivers has announced his return to Boston
-The Cavs are expected to announce Byron Scott as their new head coach

Player Update
-Atlanta Hawks will offer Joe Johnson a six year $119 million contract over six-years, $27 million more than any team will be able to offer

Recruiting Updates
-LA Clippers have announced that they have been invited to meet with LeBron
-Pat Riley has flown out to LA to meet with Amar'e Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer, and Joe Johnson individually.

boobs13 · 07-01-2010, 03:34 AM

^
Wow I wanna know what's gonna happen next.......

Gnnr · 07-01-2010, 07:59 AM

Forgot to add Richard Jefferson has opt out of his $15M contract. Either he's real stupid or he's up to something....or the Spurs are up to something.

Ugh, nothing yet on the FA front. Gonna go back to sleep.

IN RILEY WE TRUST

/Fck this I'm out

***enkei2k*** · 07-01-2010, 09:11 AM

" James has let teams know that he doesn't want to drag out this process and wants to make a decision by Monday"

meaning, he's staying in CLE, in my opinion, otherwise, he would take his time and look through all the teams and what they all have to offer.

**Phlip** · 07-01-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

" James has let teams know that he doesn't want to drag out this process and wants to make a decision by Monday"

meaning, he's staying in CLE, in my opinion, otherwise, he would take his time and look through all the teams and what they all have to offer.

No, that means that his "team" has been talking to the teams behind closed doors since his early vacation commenced 6 weeks ago. He has likely already "made" a deal, and wants to get on to having adventures instead of working on basketball shit.

Gnnr · 07-01-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

" James has let teams know that he doesn't want to drag out this process and wants to make a decision by Monday"

meaning, he's staying in CLE, in my opinion, otherwise, he would take his time and look through all the teams and what they all have to offer.

Nah, he's meeting with the Knicks and Nets on Thursday, Clippers and Heat on Friday, and last Bulls and Cavaliers on Saturday. A decision will be made over Sunday and Monday. Decision seems most likely to be announced on Monday.

redZENKI · 07-01-2010, 02:55 PM

C'mon Lebron, come to Seattle and start up a new Seattle team:

The Seattle SuperLebronics!!! haha

Gnnr · 07-01-2010, 03:02 PM

This Just In

ESPN reporting that Phil Jackson has announced he WILL return to coach the Lakers

frsh4 · 07-01-2010, 03:20 PM

looks like Joe Johnson is gonna re-sign with the Hawks
6 years for $119 million

no one else can offer him anywhere close to that..
i thought he and Boozer were gonna be knicks though.

sorry deal for atlanta. all that money.

*DALAZ_68* · 07-01-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

This Just In

ESPN reporting that Phil Jackson has announced he WILL return to coach the Lakers

"It'll be the last stand for me, and i hope a grand one."

- Phil Jackson

yeah i jsut got about 8 mass txt about it...hurray?

06-27-2010, 12:35 PM	#33
Strider Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SoCal, Corona Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ Yah, you're 100% right because right now the Lakers are 15 or 16 million over the luxary tax and are cutting salaries to try to get under. __________________ I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer.

06-27-2010, 04:46 PM	#35
Strider Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SoCal, Corona Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As long as Lebron stay on the Eastern Conference I could care less. Also, I hope some people from the West shift to the East to to make the East some what of an interesting conference. __________________ I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer.

06-28-2010, 01:55 PM	#37
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have been completely obsessed with the Heat's off season the last few days. I'm full of anxiety. First things first. I don't want LeBron I don't. I don't want that media circus and the whole drama he is going to drag along with him down here. Additionally I could only imagine the chaos it would cause if we did get him and didn't get to Finals or lost in the finals. Which I think is a strong possibility with the Heat because even if we got Wade, Lebron, and another max contract FA, our depth is lacking. You need depth to win Championships. I just don't see a championship coming with him this season (2010-2011) if he came down here. That is also why I think he is going to go to Chicago (if he does go anywhere). Although their coach and their management is suspect (the whole fist fight fiasco), I think the depth that they have + getting LeBron and Bosh (he's going with him, he's LeBron's booty partner apparently) would cement a dynasty in the east. Although everyone is saying he wont live up to Jordan's legacy, hey if he can get many rings in Chicago I don't think anyone would care. Rings are rings. People are gonna hate on him if he stays and only musters one out of Cleavland (or one out of NY, NJ, LAC for that matter) so he might as well get more than one ring if people are gonna hate anyways. __________________

06-28-2010, 02:09 PM	#38
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,976 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	What people fail to realize is that Chicago is a TERRIBLY run organization, as evidenced by how the owner was willing to even let MJ play baseball in the White Sox (which he also owns, BTW) farm system and how they absolutely do NOT seem to give a mad assfuck about former players not named Jordan. The coach coming to blows (no homo) with the GM is another sign of it, and apparently that has been the norm since Phil Jackson left the first time, with Jerry Krause telling him he was "fucking gone" before he STILL coached them to a championship. The new coach and supporting cast in Chicago would be the saving graces, but it still remains to be seen if it will make for anything in the end. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

06-29-2010, 04:07 AM	#41
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LA, Miami, and NY are all cities that can handle multiple mega celebrities/sports athletes. Anyways, Stephen A. Smith is reporting that LeBron is going to Miami. You HAVE TO listen to this interview! Scroll down some, click on the second link. It'll play through the flash player or you can download the MP3 file if you click the down arrow icon. The Flagship Station for South Florida Sports Also, on sports center Chris Broussard is also agreeing signs are pointing to Miami as the top candidate for LeBron and that Chris Bosh will not push for a sign and trade with Cleavland. Mentally preparing self for media frenzy and passing out on July 1st __________________

06-27-2010, 04:22 AM	#32
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hinrich would have been a long shot anyways, as the Lakers won't want to take on his contract.

06-27-2010, 07:00 PM	#36
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bosh's agent says that the deal is not close to happening and that particular source is false.

06-29-2010, 11:24 AM	#42
BOROSUN Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: two legit to quit Age: 43 Posts: 5,236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i heard it couple days ago. its all media attention whoring. i have a gut feel lebron is looking toward miami. but, i usually wait til the dust is settled. he may go to nyk. i hope knick has a good plan B, though. like the hype draft i dont pay attention. it may take 2 season to see the potential like gallinari. that kid is goood...offensively and interestingly defensive too. i was wrong d'antoni.

06-29-2010, 11:56 AM	#43
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 39 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	knicks already have plan b...amar'e and johnson. god i hate johnson, especially after his john starks-like performance in the playoffs. wade, lebron, bosh all to heat? that'll be sick. but watch them collapse to the lakers. this 'big 3' is definitely better than boston's, but still got nothing on the lakers. bosh doesn't want to be sidekick though, he wants to be 'the man'. but who knows. watch them all opt in their contract at 11:59pm instead of being FA's. that'd be hysterical. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

06-29-2010, 12:15 PM	#44
BOROSUN Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: two legit to quit Age: 43 Posts: 5,236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	never know... i would like to see this though. g:Tparker/douglas sg:tmac/allen/walker sf:gallo/tmac/walker f:amare/chandler/lee c:lee/amare/

06-30-2010, 04:23 AM	#46
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The best thing for Nowitzki would be to leave and join another superstar, but I don't think its gonna happen. Pierce is definitely staying in Boston. I think they did it for better contracts, but I suppose its nice to have some teams try and go after you. Won't be surprised if some do try. Less than 17 hours Can anyone tell me why all these analyst don't see Stoudamire in Miami if LeBron doesn't come and instead say it will be Boozer? Why is NY/NJ the place they keep placing Stoudamire (along with Joe Johnson)? How is that a more attractive option than what Miami has to offer? I think the biggest winner out of all of this is Joe Johnson, he is getting waaayyy over rated and is gonna get paid big time. __________________

06-30-2010, 10:14 PM	#50
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cue crazy shit in 3...2....1.... __________________

07-01-2010, 12:34 AM	#51
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Coaching Updates -Doc Rivers has announced his return to Boston -The Cavs are expected to announce Byron Scott as their new head coach Player Update -Atlanta Hawks will offer Joe Johnson a six year $119 million contract over six-years, $27 million more than any team will be able to offer Recruiting Updates -LA Clippers have announced that they have been invited to meet with LeBron -Pat Riley has flown out to LA to meet with Amar'e Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer, and Joe Johnson individually. __________________

07-01-2010, 07:59 AM	#53
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Forgot to add Richard Jefferson has opt out of his $15M contract. Either he's real stupid or he's up to something....or the Spurs are up to something. Ugh, nothing yet on the FA front. Gonna go back to sleep. IN RILEY WE TRUST /Fck this I'm out __________________

07-01-2010, 09:11 AM	#54
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 39 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	" James has let teams know that he doesn't want to drag out this process and wants to make a decision by Monday" meaning, he's staying in CLE, in my opinion, otherwise, he would take his time and look through all the teams and what they all have to offer. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

07-01-2010, 02:55 PM	#57
redZENKI Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	C'mon Lebron, come to Seattle and start up a new Seattle team: The Seattle SuperLebronics!!! haha

07-01-2010, 03:02 PM	#58
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This Just In ESPN reporting that Phil Jackson has announced he WILL return to coach the Lakers __________________

07-01-2010, 03:20 PM	#59
frsh4 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach Age: 33 Posts: 1,638 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	looks like Joe Johnson is gonna re-sign with the Hawks 6 years for $119 million no one else can offer him anywhere close to that.. i thought he and Boozer were gonna be knicks though. sorry deal for atlanta. all that money.