GIBSON6594

I have my sources.

Yumcha

So do we all.

Yumcha

But, in all seriousness, I'm sure you do Gibs...just that, I think he's staying in Cleveland.

GIBSON6594

I did too, until I heard about the conference tomorrow.

elessar

I guess, on second though, it would make some amount of sense for both of them. Shaq gets one last shot at another title (5 to match Kobe's 5... possibly in a face-to-face NBA Finals matchup with beef-boy) and the Celtics get a part-time big man to start the season while Perkins recovers and then sub in for him during the playoffs. Hey, it worked with Alonzo Mourning and the Heat! I guess Shaq was taking notes back then... It could be perfect or it could be a disaster. I just keep telling myself that, after the '08 championship, anything else they get with this lineup is gravy.

paz840

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I thought all along LeBron would re-sign with CLE. Now that Bosh is going to MIA, I think it's less likely he stays.

SG81

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i heard Lebron's announcing it tomorrow on ESPN @9pm

Doom878

Dan Patrick says that if lebron doesn't do the show at espn then if they set up in ny, Mia, chi, or clev they would know in advance. Kinda douchey to do iti in ny that you're stayin in Cleveland.

Yumcha

Well, there's still hope Da Bulls can get LeBron...

Otherwise, they better have a good Plan B...

invisiblewar

this is getting me excited. If we get lebron itll be a start of a dynasty for some time

clpassenubye

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At this point I don't think there is any chance that Lebron is going to the Heat because he wants to be the main star on the team and in Miami he would share that with Wade and I think that is why he was trying to recruit Bosh to Cleveland because Bosh is a level under him. I think he stays in Cleveland because they have shown they will do anything to satisfy him and that is an absolute unknown with the other teams.

SG81

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ya, i still think he's staying in Cleveland too

jupitersolo

They got him the coach he wanted, but they have failed getting him players that he needs to win. The Heat have put themselves in a very good position to keep Cavs from getting to the finals.

clpassenubye

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I can see it now Shaq will call himself the "BIG LEPRECHAUN" I hope he signs with the Celtics and wastes their time and money. Honestly I don't think he would be a good fit for that organization because they are more about team and Shaq is more about himself.

clpassenubye

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Free agency just started a week ago there are many deals to be had and rest assured Cleveland can still make some moves. Personally I hope they don't because I'm not a fan but they have time.

chinoz

I find it interesting that Bosh is reportedly willing to take less than his true max.

clpassenubye

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I don't think Bosh is worth the max he's a good player but not worth a max contract.

paz840

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Bulls got Boozer

Yumcha

Yep...Boozer is not a bad Plan B to Bosh. Definitely a better performer in playoffs...then again, Bosh has not really played much in post-season.

My only concern is that Boozer is a bit injury prone.

Story here: http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com...-to-bulls.html

Doom878

Didn't know about boozer but makes sense since the 2 big men are spoken for. If amare is max contract then bosh is too. Many publications had him as the #1 pf above amare and boozer. Yeah he's not king or wade quality but the market and position determined that.

If bron leaves Cleveland who will sign there? Talk about a win and morale drop off.

Yumcha

Well, I still say Chicago is the best place for LeBron to LeSign...

Miami does not make sense to me, they have only 4 players signed to contracts next year. At least the Bulls have Rose, Noah, and Gibson...that's a solid group to join and definitely contender-worthy.

rob61180

LeBron Comin to NYC

clpassenubye

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On Vacation!

invisiblewar

I know how cleveland would feel if lebron left. I kept thinking holy shit if wade left, the city of miami would end up feeling pretty damn stupid especially after all weve done for him.

aside from that i wouldnt feel too bad for too long if lbj came over to miami

MWalsh9152

Ray Allen reportedly has resigned with the Celtics for two years, twenty million. With the second year being a player option

savage

princelybug

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princelybug

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This article points out one of the reasons I don't like LeChoke:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...decision070710

Doom878

Umm Wade/Bosh/another FA > Rose/Noah/Gibson. Why wouldn't Miami make sense? It's probably why I've been reading that after Cleveland Miami makes the most sense.

is300eater

it cracks me up that ESPN is whoring the fuck out of themselves on tomorrow's announcement

mystikk

I like him and all, but this is attention-whoring to the max. I mean, the guy got dunked on by a random kid from the streets and he choked so hard I'm surprised a trainer didn't go all Heimlich on his ass during Game 5 against Boston.

Doom878

Espn Has him coming here

http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?w=19o...=TOP&topslot=1

invisiblewar

Miami would be status for a good while if he comes and Im definately going to make sure I make it to those games

tnl_tsx

nba version of farve.

SG81

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i hope miami and whatever team lebron signs with flop in the playoffs. i really hope Kobe gets another ring this coming season. 3-peat!

DaChef320

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i don't think Kobe is getting another ring for a long time 3-peat won't be possible its gonna be all about Miami !!

WdnUlik2no

according to espn reports, he's going to mia. After Bosh agreed to mia i originally thought James would stay in cleveland but the more I thought about it, it really wouldnt make sense and I thought about him MAYBE going to NY or possibly even Chicago.

If he really goes to Mia, it would mean title(s) for them. It hurts his "brand" a little because that is still wade's team but if he wants rings soon, then miami is the best place for him. The Nets would have been best for him from a business standpoint. The new owner would have gotten him huge endorsement deals in Russia and I could see Lebron in commercials over there speaking Russian.

KaMLuNg

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and apparently he is tight with JayZ too...

but i don't see him going to Chicago... Jordan already built a dynasty there... LBJ needs somewhere fresh to build his dynasty IMO...

paz840

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I think Chicago is a better fit than Miami.

You forgot about Boozer & Deng in CHI. If LBJ went to Chicago, he would be the star and they would have a legit shot winning a title because of him.

In MIA, he's sharing the spotlight with Wade and Bosh and it's not really his team or his accomplishment if they win the ring.

How does staying in Cleveland make any sense other than hometown loyalty?

Doom878

^^but it won't be considered his dynasty. Partially his if he comes here