2014 NBA Off-season Thread: The Summer of the Opt-Out

[tyven]

Bron back to Cleveland is official. according to incarcerated bob. Informed team 10 minutes ago

[Boyiee]

Wiggins and a 1st?

Something like that. Love really wants to do it apparently. It's a much much better big 3 than he had too.

[TummieGaruda]

Funny how everyone is waiting on LeBron. i bet once he decides where to go, there is going to be a lot of movement/transactions going down.

[Dimmauk]

After a meeting that lasted nearly hour with Heat president Pat Riley, a source said that LeBron James now wants to talk to his family.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 9, 2014


LeBron James left the meeting without committing to a deal with the Heat, league source tells Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 9, 2014

LeBron James is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a source tells http://t.co/Cc9XrPZuuu. @KingJames #LeBronToClev http://t.co/yaNgQDrcff
— Chris Sheridan (@sheridanhoops) July 9, 2014

[Rhinox]

Chris Sheridan is an awful source.


He had pau gasol to the bulls three years in a row. And he claimed Drose would be back for the playoffs for two straight years

[Headspace]

If it's not Woj, it's not news.

[Moss]

damnit I want to believe

also I don't think Wiggins and a first would be enough for Love, given that LeBron makes that a late first round pick

[archibaldcrane]

It's only one year of Love. You take that deal and be thrilled if you're Minnesota.

[kisada]

chris sheridan is garbage

[Moss]

It's only one year of Love. You take that deal and be thrilled if you're Minnesota.

he would obviously have to agree to sign an extension for them to make the trade, so no the Cavs don't have to look at it as a rental.

they've already not made the following deals

So far there have been three offers for Minnesota to consider. The Dubs have offered David Lee, Harrison Barnes, and two future first round picks.

The Boston Celtics are willing to give away Jeff Green, Brandon Bass, James Young or Kelly Olynyk, a 2015 first round pick and/or the 76ers 2015 first round pick for Love and Chase Budinger. The Phoenix Suns have offered a sign-and-trade with Eric Bledsoe, Miles Plumlee or Alex Len and the Lakers 2015 first round pick for Kevin Love and Kevin Martin.

http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/09/golden-state-warriors-whats-holding-kevin-love-trade/

[archibaldcrane]

The Cavs don't have to look at it as a rental, but Minnesota knows he's not re-signing with them. All they lose is one year of Love.

[Akiyama]

So. fucking. sick of "LeBron back to Cleveland talk"..

There is zero chance he goes back to Cleveland. What the fuck does he think he's gonna do? His cast would be better than what they were when he was there originally but I mean seriously. They're still ass.

[tyven]

So. fucking. sick of "LeBron back to Cleveland talk"..

There is zero chance he goes back to Cleveland. What the fuck does he think he's gonna do? His cast would be better than what they were when he was there originally but I mean seriously. They're still ass.

I dearly hope this becomes the new national lions talk

[Kibble]

HE'S COMING BACK AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO STOP IT!

[Cail]

I dearly hope this becomes the new national lions talk

lol that shit was so money...i kinda miss m0w

[Cail]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Portland has reached an agreement with guard Steve Blake, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

[Moss]

The Cavs don't have to look at it as a rental, but Minnesota knows he's not re-signing with them. All they lose is one year of Love.

Sure but you still maximize your return since there are multiple teams after him. Depends on their view of Wiggins but I would assume they ask for more based on the other offers.

So. fucking. sick of "LeBron back to Cleveland talk"..

There is zero chance he goes back to Cleveland. What the fuck does he think he's gonna do? His cast would be better than what they were when he was there originally but I mean seriously. They're still ass.

Would you rather there be no off-season speculation? Sure I wish some dominoes would start falling but it's a more interesting off-season with the prospect of such serious changes to the nba landscape.

We already know I hate the improper use of the term "no chance," but Cleveland just made a trade to specifically make room to sign him. They obviously belong in the conversation, even if not as a favorite like Broussard and others have reported.

Cavs with Love and Kyrie would be better than the old LeBron Cavs teams, what are you smoking?

[Azull]

I am loving all this Lebron talk. It will result in either immediate heartbreak again for Cleveland Fans or confusion in Nov. once Heat 'fans' realize he left and they just paid to watch Wade wear a suit.

[Boyiee]

James is done meeting with teams and will not be meeting with cavs.

Snap.

Seriously though he's not winning another title with the heat, but he does only want a 2 year deal so that that free agency scramble is a madhouse with like 10 players.

[archibaldcrane]

Incarcerated Bob is tripling down with Lebron to Cleveland tweets.