Cleveland Cavs (2016 NBA Champions)

[ethan]

We definitely need to resign JR. He is perfect as a backup for offense off the bench, and his defense is underrated.
We still have a huge hole at backup PG. We absolutely need to add a quality player at that position.
I would love to have Mills or Joseph from the Spurs.

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

Knicks need cap room... what are the thoughts on PG Jose Calderon for Heywood contract?

or 1st rounder, Jerian Grant, Notre Dame

 

[LordJeffBuck]

https://twitter.com/aldridge_12/status/617366531958116352

Lamarcus Aldridge Verified account‏@aldridge_12
I'm happy to say I'm going home to Texas and will be a Spur!! I'm excited to join the team and be close to my family and friends.

Cavs vs Spurs in the 2016 NBA Finals?

 

[Bestbuck36]

shit, and we still have Heywood?

 

[ethan]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/07/free_agent_rodney_stuckey_rece.html
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index...iers_reportedly_4.html#incart_related_stories

Sounds like the Cavs are interested in Rodney Stuckey, and David West, Both were Pacers.
Both are worth more than 3M but that is all we could offer either as our MLE.

I would rather take Stuckey if we could, we need a PG more than another PF.

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

Whats this shit I see about Thompson's deal not being done....

 

[Bucklion]

Whats this [Mark May] I see about Thompson's deal not being done....

Says talks have stalled, and LBJ isn't negotiating until his deal is done first.

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

Says talks have stalled, and LBJ isn't negotiating until his deal is done first.

So i guess Lebron decided that Thompson is worth more than 5 years 85? or 4/80 like was reported earlier.... It pays to have Lebron like you ... this is the part about having Lebron that I hate... Having to give in to his every whim to keep him here and happy

Edit: Now that I see they are angling for David West... could it be a Cap move to keep Thompson & Lebron off the books until he's signed?

 

[BuckeyeMafia]

Says talks have stalled, and LBJ isn't negotiating until his deal is done first.

I get that LeBron wants all his guys back, but he isn't even willing to speak to other free agents, like David West, to get them to Cleveland.

Are we really having this discussion about Tristan fucking Thompson? I don't think LeBron would leave if Thompson somehow didn't come to a deal with the Cavs, but this is ridiculous. It's Tristan Thompson.

And LMA to the Spurs is bad news for the Cavs.

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

I get that LeBron wants all his guys back, but he isn't even willing to speak to other free agents, like David West, to get them to Cleveland.

Are we really having this discussion about Tristan fucking Thompson? I don't think LeBron would leave if Thompson somehow didn't come to a deal with the Cavs, but this is ridiculous. It's Tristan Thompson.

And LMA to the Spurs is bad news for the Cavs.

Thompson is RFA so Cavs really dont have to do crap they tender an offer, if noone else offers then he signs for that money or doesn't play (is my understanding) ... Thompson making as much or more than LMA (to be a BACKUP PF/C) is a fucking joke....

definitely agree ... LMA to the Spurs is scary

 

[jlb1705]

Edit: Now that I see they are angling for David West... could it be a Cap move to keep Thompson & Lebron off the books until he's signed?

I'm no cap expert, but I don't think it works that way.

 

[jlb1705]

Thompson is RFA so Cavs really dont have to do crap they tender an offer, if noone else offers then he signs for that money or doesn't play (is my understanding) ... Thompson making as much or more than LMA (to be a BACKUP PF/C) is a fucking joke....

Thompson has no leverage... until LeBron holds out on his behalf. After that move he has all the leverage in the world. Thompson will make whatever LeBron says. The Cavs should pay the man. In pure basketball terms I don't think he's worth it. However, even bad contracts become an asset at some point and if he never gets better he at least he'd be worth something that way.

 

[kujirakira]

If another team makes a higher offer -- Cavs get the right to match, right?
If so... then let it sit for now and devote time to getting other pieces.

 

[ethan]

Did someone forget to tell Thompson his only skill is rebounding? He cant even dribble his way out of the post...Forget about offense.
13M wasn't enough, 16M isn't enough, Hell Kyrie is only making 18M. What does Thompson want? Kobe money? lol

Draymond Green got 17M per year and he can actually drive and shoot 3's.
Aldridge was making 13M over 5 years. Now he is making 20M over 4 years.
These guys have offense, Thompson does not.

http://www.fearthesword.com/2015/7/...nd-the-cavs-still-havent-agreed-on-a-contract
The most Thompson could sign with another team is for four years and just under $70 million.

I expect the Spurs will be in the Finals. Parker, Leonard, Aldridge, That's a legit big 3. Plus they have Green and Duncan.

 

[jlb1705]

Did someone forget to tell Thompson his only skill is rebounding? He cant even dribble his way out of the post...Forget about offense.
13M wasn't enough, 16M isn't enough, Hell Kyrie is only making 18M. What does Thompson want? Kobe money? lol

Draymond Green got 17M per year and he can actually drive and shoot 3's.
Aldridge was making 13M over 5 years. Now he is making 20M over 4 years.
These guys have offense, Thompson does not.

http://www.fearthesword.com/2015/7/...nd-the-cavs-still-havent-agreed-on-a-contract
The most Thompson could sign with another team is for four years and just under $70 million.

I expect the Spurs will be in the Finals. Parker, Leonard, Aldridge, That's a legit big 3. Plus they have Green and Duncan.

His greatest skill isn't rebounding. His greatest skill is being smart enough to hire LeBron's agent. Good for him. Get paid. This ain't about stats. It's about the Cavs not being able to afford to let him walk.