General NBA Free Agent News Thread

[Chieflion]

Suggestions:

Put cameras around the 6 cities of LeBron's final choices to see their reaction.
LeBron should strike off 1 team which is not his choice every 11 minutes, leaving 5 minutes to explain his final choice.

[tmtcsc]

I had to come in here and vent.

Chris Bosh is a punk. I feel bad for the fans in Toronto who had to see this guy act like an ass clown throughout Free Agency. All the tweeting about "Where should I go" and the pictures, etc. makes him look like a good for nothing EMO.

And, Who the is Chris Bosh ? He isn't compared to LeBron and Wade. He's another soft big that proved he couldn't get his team to the next level. He doesn't deserve a Max contract from anyone and won't build any Dynasty in Miami. TOTAL JOKE.


** As for RJ, I hope we get something in return for him. I wouldn't be sorry to see him go if we don't lose the flexibility to do something with the $$.

[SenorSpur]

All this fool (James) needs is 5 minutes and a computer to publicize his decision. All the drama isn't necessary - much less taking an hour of TV time to do it.

The sad thing is most of the usual NBA offseason transactions have been slowed by the courtship of King James.

[jiggy_55]

All this fool (James) needs is 5 minutes and a computer to publicize his decision. All the drama isn't necessary - much less taking an hour of TV time to do it.

The sad thing is most of the usual NBA offseason transactions have been slowed by the courtship of King James.

At least he's donating the money. He's not putting it in his pocket so good for him.

But if he were to go on TV and announce anything but a return to the Cavs, I would be shocked. He'd be announcing to the world and breaking the heart of all those who love him back home LIVE ON TV. Lol if he has thought this through for 1 second, than to me he's going on to TV to announce his return. There's no way he'd break all the hearts of everyone back home live on TV if he is sane.

[Seventyniner]

now with these 3 clowns off the market

now the ripple effect whose going to be overpaid

Let's hope someone wants to overpay RJ and we can sign-and-trade him for a good-sized TE. I can see the Nets (if they get shut out completely) perhaps doing so.

[tmtcsc]

At least he's donating the money. He's not putting it in his pocket so good for him.

He's got more money then he knows what to do with. He loves the spotlight. I have no time for ringless nuggets like James hijacking audiences to serve his ego. him too.

I'm so glad San Antonio swept his team and humiliated him in the process. He'll never be Kobe or MJ. All hype and no killer instinct. That 2007 Spurs Championship team was running on fumes and still managed to choke him in 4 games. Too funny.

[Obstructed_View]

But if he were to go on TV and announce anything but a return to the Cavs, I would be shocked. He'd be announcing to the world and breaking the heart of all those who love him back home LIVE ON TV. Lol if he has thought this through for 1 second, than to me he's going on to TV to announce his return. There's no way he'd break all the hearts of everyone back home live on TV if he is sane.

Yeah, the more I think about it, the more I agree with this idea. I was on vacation in Orlando the day Shaq left, and you could feel how deflated the city was.

If LBJ puts off his decision and has a big prepackaged celebratory reality show on ESPN to tell the people of Ohio that what they're now feeling is his in their ass then I hope he's moved his family and friends away because he vaults past Art Modell as the most hated person in the history of the state the second it happens.

[Blackjack]

I think this pretty much locks up the Spurs giving the Big 3 one last shot together. I've never been too high on Bosh as a player but I knew because of the quality he brings at the 4 position the Spurs would -- and probably should -- value him quite highly.

In all honesty, I'm glad my team's hopes won't be dependent on a guy like Bosh. I realize the type of talent he brings but like drafting any potential franchise-level player in any sport you have to be fortunate enough to get the right one. One that has the character and mental toughness to lift his and those around him's game.

Bosh couldn't even make the Raptors relevant in a weak Eastern Conference. He's clearly a second or third banana and him teaming up with Wade -- though ideal for him and beneficial to Wade -- is not a 1A and 1B situation. This is nowhere near Shaq and Kobe and good luck to Miami with filling out that roster sufficiently enough to be true contenders should LeBron head elsewhere -- possibly even should he come since those three's games aren't all that great of a fit, all things considered.

Just please nobody go to New Jersey so we can get a trade exception and I'll be fine.

[Blackjack]

The Shot

The Drive

The Fumble

The Mesa

The ESPN Special (and forgive me if I'm not remembering all of Cleveland's misery at the moment).

[coyotes_geek]

The Shot

The Drive

The Fumble

The Mesa

The ESPN Special (and forgive me if I'm not remembering all of Cleveland's misery at the moment).

I think it's a safe bet that tomorrow night something in Cleveland gets set on fire.

[Blackjack]

Twitter:

What's all the fuss about this morning? I woke up to a ton of emails, texts and missed calls.
3 minutes ago via Twitterrific

This dude's levels are reaching spectacular levels.

[EricB]

@ the mesa

[wut]

I wondered the same thing. A whole hour? I could see stretching it to thirty minutes, but a whole hour?? Are they going to have some entertainment or will we just be watching highlights of Lebron playing bball the whole hour?

Nah my prediction: it will be 15 mins press conference where in the first 5 mins he says where he's going and why. 5 mins to thank Cleveland, 5 mins to take questions..... the other 45 mins will be Lebron commercials.

I can see it now... "...and after the break Lebron thanks Cleveland!" [INSERT I'm Lebron, I'm awesome commercial] *The whole city of Cleveland breaks their tvs*

[Blackjack]

STEIN_LINE_HQ

Durant's five-year, $86 million max extension will keep him Thunder through 2015-16 season. One more season left on rookie deal

Durant is just a nice change of pace and I hope he winds up assuming the mantle as face of the league sooner rather than later. Easily a Top-5 non-Spur for me.

[ducks]

so many many many players do not want to play with james in clevand

[Stump]

Durant is just a nice change of pace and I hope he winds up assuming the mantle as face of the league sooner rather than later. Easily a Top-5 non-Spur for me.

I think Durant is my #1 non-Spur. He is classier and more team-oriented than any star in the league, including Duncan.

[Blackjack]

chrisbosh
Tune in to ESPN for the Big Announcement now!
2 minutes ago via Twitterrific

His ness is scheduled to be on ESPN live at 11:30 to make the announcement.

[Amarelooms]

I think Durant is my #1 non-Spur. He is classier and more team-oriented than any star in the league, including Duncan.

Dirk should be everyone's #1 "non-their team" dummy

[wut]

yeh all but official now, Bosh joining Wade in Miami... Lebron next to join Miami?

[MannyIsGod]

He's got more money then he knows what to do with. He loves the spotlight. I have no time for ringless nuggets like James hijacking audiences to serve his ego. him too.

I'm so glad San Antonio swept his team and humiliated him in the process. He'll never be Kobe or MJ. All hype and no killer instinct. That 2007 Spurs Championship team was running on fumes and still managed to choke him in 4 games. Too funny.

You realize the NBA is entertainment, right? You're pissing on an entertainer because he likes the spotlight? That makes no sense to me at all.

The NBA is supported by people who pay to see performers. They LIVE in the spotlight.

[MannyIsGod]

I don't get all the hate because these guys have some fun with twitter.

PS: I was going to say that I would do that if I was a big time free agent but then I realized that I AM a so maybe thats why I don't have a problem with what they do.

[MannyIsGod]

chadfordinsider Wade says it's not about the $$$. He said he and CB4 willing to take less money to help Heat fill out the roster.

Man, I kinda really do want to see Lebron end up in Miami.

[Blackjack]

I don't get all the hate because these guys have some fun with twitter.

PS: I was going to say that I would do that if I was a big time free agent but then I realized that I AM a so maybe thats why I don't have a problem with what they do.

That would make sense.

I don't have a problem with having fun with Twitter or even some of the videos Bosh did for his All-Star campaign, but he's gone over the top with some of the insecure "Look at me! Look at me!" antics.

I don't hate the guy, he's just a .

Just like you Manny. I love ya even though you're a .

[peacemaker885]

I wonder if Pat Riley will take on the reins. Erik Spoelstra seems like a nice guy, but can he tame these all stars?

[coyotes_geek]

I wonder if Pat Riley will take on the reins. Erik Spoelstra seems like a nice guy, but this is a great opportunity for Pat Riley to vulture himself another championship ring just like he did by running off Stan Van Gundy in 2006.?

Fixed.