Lebron to opt out per Windhorst

[fiddy]

LeBron James has notified the Cavs he will opt out of his contract and become a free agent, sources told ESPN
https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN/status/615243276539592704

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[Timmy D for MVP]

Yeah we've known this since he signed the contract he did.

[gts]

still not understanding what this is for other than laddering his contract up over the next couple years.

[Foster5k]

Smart move by Bron. It's all about the money.

[Raymone]

I would actually be willing to look past his recent chokes and blunders and welcome him on the Lakers.

[fiddy]

I would actually be willing to look past his recent chokes and blunders and welcome him on the Lakers.
Just what i thought, if for some reason he doesnt resign Cleveland is going down in flames.

[fiddy]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN 26m26 minutes ago
James is planning to re-sign with the Cavs but will wait and see how the team's free agency plays out over the first weeks of July.

There might be a chance he doesnt resign

[sd3035]

Any team who wants to win would be dumb to sign him

[9erempiree]

He should opt out and get less money. We've seen time and time again that he is not worth the amount of money that he commands.

[SexSymbol]

If he bails on the cavs again that pretty much destroys his legacy and bumps him out of the top 15, he's not gonna run again.

[Timmy D for MVP]

There might be a chance he doesnt resign

There might be a chance of me winning the lottery too.

If he leaves Cleveland I'm gonna go buy some numbers. I'll let you know how it goes.

[Knicksfever2010]

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:confusedshrug:

[Nuff Said]

I would actually be willing to look past his recent chokes and blunders and welcome him on the Lakers.
As would all lebron "haters."

[DMAVS41]

Him leaving would be the ****ing craziest/best thing in sports history.

Obviously no chance.

Hurry Gilbert....write another drunk email destroying Lebron.

[branslowski]

Here we go again.....:facepalm

LeBron joins the Rockets, plays with Harden/ Dwight...All of a sudden Harden becomes 17ppg 4ast 5reb spot up shooter and Dwight becomes 8ppg 11reb offensive reb scorer player and lose in WCF Finals and thus Harden will be called a worse player than Lamar Odom ever was.:oldlol:

[BigNBAfan]

HGH ban starts next year
....
lebron quits on his contract
hmm

[jzek]

Hope he smartens up and joins a Western Conference team to fix his horrendous Finals record.

[el gringos]

Calderon/grant
Lebron
Carmelo
Porzingis/dWest
Bargnani

[branslowski]

Hope he smartens up and joins a Western Conference team to fix his horrendous Finals record.

Yea but not being in the sh!tty East makes his Finals return at almost non existstant.

[Andrei89]

He should opt out and get less money. We've seen time and time again that he is not worth the amount of money that he commands.


And Kobe is? :facepalm

[BigNBAfan]

And Kobe is? :facepalm

atleast 5/7 of it he is
lebrons worth 2/6

[branslowski]

And Kobe is? :facepalm

5/7>>>2/6
:confusedshrug:

[Andrei89]

Sure branslowski.... he might have been paid in the past in accordance with his level of play.

But right now I find it ridiculous that a Kobe stan/troll has the audacity to call out Lebron James on how much he gets paid where Kobe is getting paid 25 million and plays 10 games a season. He successfully crippled the Lakers franchise for another 2 years. Unless, Russel becomes the GOAT and then we can say it was all in Godbe's plan.

[Nash]

Seriously what does that have to do with a guy that is being paid something like 25 million a year for playing 10 games a season.

It is ridiculous.
why you taking the bait?

[branslowski]

Seriously what does that have to do with a guy that is being paid something like 25 million a year for playing 10 games a season.

It is ridiculous.

Who is it worth paying more?

Analogy #1- Paying 150$ For girl a girl who wont give head, complain that your cawk is too big, talks too much, just wants to lay on back, you feeling like you didn't gain anything out of the money you paid.

VS

Analogy #2- Paying 200$ For a girl who gives head til nut, then gives head to get you bac hard, doesn't talk, hops on top and loves doggy, you feeling like you gained out of your money spent

Your choice

[Andrei89]

Who is it worth paying more?

Analogy #1- Paying 150$ For girl a girl who wont give head, complain that your cawk is too big, talks too much, just wants to lay on back, you feeling like you didn't gain anything out of the money you paid.

VS

Analogy #2- Paying 200$ For a girl who gives head til nut, then gives head to get you bac hard, doesn't talk, hops on top and loves doggy, you feeling like you gained out of your money spent

Your choice

Those must be the most horrible analogies ever. We are talking present here.

Right now the Lakers are paying 200$ for a girl that does not give head, likes to talk a lot, agrees at some point to **** you, then after 4 minutes she stops, asks you to pay more if you want her to continue, then after you pay she accuses you of rape and you go to jail.

[fiddy]

Those must be the most horrible analogies ever. We are talking present here.

Right now the Lakers are paying 200$ for a girl that does not give head, likes to talk a lot, agrees at some point to **** you, then after 4 minutes she stops, asks you to pay more if you want her to continue, then after you pay she accuses you of rape and you go to jail.
:facepalm

[sportsfan76]

Smart move by Bron. It's all about the money.


Like he really needs more money:facepalm

[sportsfan76]

If he bails on the cavs again that pretty much destroys his legacy and bumps him out of the top 15, he's not gonna run again.

His legacy was already destroyed when he left Miami :lol

[DavisWarriorsFan]

Even if LeBron leaves, he ain't leaving the East. He wants the easy road to the Finals. Especially when has 2 or maybe more other All-Stars on his team.

[Springsteen]

Broussard:
Sources: despite becoming free agent, @KingJames will not visit other teams.

He will re-sign with Cavs later this summer.

https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/615247110968070144

..

[sportsfan76]

..


I will believe when I see it

[RedBlackAttack]

There's a reason Cavs fans aren't even really discussing this and representatives of other teams are not even hinting at the possibility of signing LeBron, guys.

Come on. Everyone knew he was going to opt out after the season. He'll probably sign another 1+1 contract with the cap going through the roof next year. It's a risky strategy based on confidence of staying healthy and maintaining a high level of play, but LeBron seems to have figured out the system for true max earning potential.

[sportsfan76]

There's a reason Cavs fans aren't even really discussing this and representatives of other teams are not even hinting at the possibility of signing LeBron, guys.

Come on. Everyone knew he was going to opt out after the season. He'll probably sign another 1+1 contract with the cap going through the roof next year. It's a risky strategy based on confidence of staying healthy and maintaining a high level of play, but LeBron seems to have figured out the system for true max earning potential.


He has money coming from everywhere so do you think he really needs to sign the MAX????

[fiddy]

There's a reason Cavs fans aren't even really discussing this and representatives of other teams are not even hinting at the possibility of signing LeBron, guys.

Come on. Everyone knew he was going to opt out after the season. He'll probably sign another 1+1 contract with the cap going through the roof next year. It's a risky strategy based on confidence of staying healthy and maintaining a high level of play, but LeBron seems to have figured out the system for true max earning potential.
Why didnt he just picked up his option instead? :confusedshrug:

[MP.Trey]

Why didnt he just picked up his option instead? :confusedshrug:
Money. Ever heard of it?

[The-Legend-24]

Him leaving would be the ****ing craziest/best thing in sports history.

Obviously no chance.
Nikkas were saying this shit back in 2010 too :roll:

[branslowski]

There's a reason Cavs fans aren't even really discussing this and representatives of other teams are not even hinting at the possibility of signing LeBron, guys.

Come on. Everyone knew he was going to opt out after the season. He'll probably sign another 1+1 contract with the cap going through the roof next year. It's a risky strategy based on confidence of staying healthy and maintaining a high level of play, but LeBron seems to have figured out the system for true max earning potential.

That may all be very true. But looking at the past IMO LeBron should have signed a multi year deal, just to show Cavs fans he wont flee when the going gets tough.

Just saying, If I cheated on my girl in the past and then she in the present asks me "Are we going to be together forever" she wont be comfortable with me saying "We'll see babe, it's a month by month basis"...

[fiddy]

Money. Ever heard of it?
No shit? Whats the benefit of signing another 1+1 deal instead of picking his option of his current contract? I get the fact that he wants a big contract next year.

[sportsfan76]

That may all be very true. But looking at the past IMO LeBron should have signed a multi year deal, just to show Cavs fans he wont flee when the going gets tough.

Just saying, If I cheated on my girl in the past and then she in the present asks me "Are we going to be together forever" she wont be comfortable with me saying "We'll see babe, it's a month by month basis"...


Yes after that bullsh*t "I'm coming home" speech I just knew he would sign a 5 year deal

[RedBlackAttack]

That may all be very true. But looking at the past IMO LeBron should have signed a multi year deal, just to show Cavs fans he wont flee when the going gets tough.

Just saying, If I cheated on my girl in the past and then she in the present asks me "Are we going to be together forever" she wont be comfortable with me saying "We'll see babe, it's a month by month basis"...
He cares a lot about money, apparently. Cavs fans understand the situation, btw.

[RedBlackAttack]

No shit? Whats the benefit of signing another 1+1 deal instead of picking his option of his current contract? I get the fact that he wants a big contract next year.
There is a $1.5 million raise this coming season by signing a new 1+1 contract versus opting in. Again, the guy cares a lot about money, apparently.

[Papaya Petee]

There is a $1.5 million raise this coming season by signing a new 1+1 contract versus opting in. Again, the guy cares a lot about money, apparently.
As he should, he's the best player in the world, therefore he should be paid maximum money. Plus hes not 22 years old anymore, and knows he won't play basketball forever.

Cavs fans understand and don't mind, because they know his value, and as long as he's staying healthy, you're in the finals every year.

[BurningHammer]

Stay losing, cleveland! :cheers:

[JimmyMcAdocious]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/74/a8/9b/74a89b8de393a14144b8505ca323d783.jpg

Make it happen.

[sportsfan76]

Are other teams able to offer him a deal right July 1st?

[triangleoffense]

As much as I think Lebron wilts under pressure.. can't blame him one bit for wanting the most out of his contract.. not like he's going to be playing basketball forever.

[sportsfan76]

As much as I think Lebron wilts under pressure.. can't blame him one bit for wanting the most out of his contract.. not like he's going to be playing basketball forever.

But you act like he won't have any options when he retires-lol He is already in a movie and 5 to 6 years from retirement so he will still be making money

[pauk]

He always opted out... has financial benefits etc. he wont leave.

[BurningHammer]

I would love to see Raptors dumping the core (Lowry, Derozan, Valanciunas) for a sign-and-trade for LeBron.

[nba_55]

Some of you watch too much fantasy, inventing stories about things that will never happen. Anyone thinking Lebron is going to leave or acting like he is leaving is a complete idiot.


/thread

[chips93]

There is a $1.5 million raise this coming season by signing a new 1+1 contract versus opting in. Again, the guy cares a lot about money, apparently.

if it were a true free market, he'd be getting a lot more

i cant blame him making the most he can, especially when the most, is still less than what hes truly worth

[Magic 32]

He always opted out... has financial benefits etc. he wont leave.

He can't leave.

[Knicksfever2010]

Some of you watch too much fantasy, inventing stories about things that will never happen. Anyone thinking Lebron is going to leave or acting like he is leaving is a complete idiot.


/thread


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[sportsfan76]

He can't leave.

why not?

[Rose'sACL]

I want him to leave the cavs. It would be so funny.
Knowing that it can't happen saddens me. I have nothing against the cavs but I just want him to leave because it would upset so many people while really physically impacting no one other than few people who work for the cavs.

[iTare]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/74/a8/9b/74a89b8de393a14144b8505ca323d783.jpg

Make it happen.
:applause:

[sportsfan76]

I want him to leave the cavs. It would be so funny.
Knowing that it can't happen saddens me. I have nothing against the cavs but I just want him to leave because it would upset so many people while really physically impacting no one other than few people who work for the cavs.

Why can't it happen?

[Rose'sACL]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/74/a8/9b/74a89b8de393a14144b8505ca323d783.jpg

Make it happen.
Jazz with lebron would be 2015 finals cavs on steroids. Their defense is already the best in the league.

Why can't it happen?
Because you're an idiot.

[Knicksfever2010]

I want him to leave the cavs. It would be so funny.
Knowing that it can't happen saddens me. I have nothing against the cavs but I just want him to leave because it would upset so many people while really physically impacting no one other than few people who work for the cavs.

'just a few people who work for the cavs'? You realize its all the concession people at Cavs games, all the people who sell his shirts and jerseys, all the parking attendants who work in Cleveland who benefit from the Cavs selling out every game and playoff game so they can feed their families.

Heres a link that shows Lebron impact on Cleveland is $500 million. But yeah I do hope he comes to the Knicks :)

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F2981583%2Flebron-james-cleveland-cavs-money%2F&ei=NX2QVcy3MIG1-AGCuIqoBg&usg=AFQjCNG_6K5Wrf6cjFxTRb3EPRCTaGqh7Q&sig2=AHD1DF_AtBinGYZ13g-Qkw&bvm=bv.96783405,d.cWw

[Rose'sACL]

'just a few people who work for the cavs'? You realize its all the concession people at Cavs games, all the people who sell his shirts and jerseys, all the parking attendants who work in Cleveland who benefit from the Cavs selling out every game and playoff game so they can feed their families.

Heres a link that shows Lebron impact on Cleveland is $500 million. But yeah I do hope he comes to the Knicks :)

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F2981583%2Flebron-james-cleveland-cavs-money%2F&ei=NX2QVcy3MIG1-AGCuIqoBg&usg=AFQjCNG_6K5Wrf6cjFxTRb3EPRCTaGqh7Q&sig2=AHD1DF_AtBinGYZ13g-Qkw&bvm=bv.96783405,d.cWw
Some other people in another city would get those benefits. If your whole life plan is dependent on an athlete playing for your city then you deserve bad things that will happen when he leaves or retires.

[sportsfan76]

Jazz with lebron would be 2015 finals cavs on steroids. Their defense is already the best in the league.

Because you're an idiot.

can you tell me why it can't happen?:D

[FireDavidKahn]

Lebron opting out is a story about nothing.:sleeping

Just doing this so he can get the biggest contract in history once the cap goes up.

[sportsfan76]

Lebron opting out is a story about nothing.:sleeping

Just doing this so he can get the biggest contract in history once the cap goes up.


So that should be a 5 year deal or more correct?

[Jailblazers7]

LeBron should be doing this. He needs to break the precedent he set of stars taking less money for a "chance to win." Onus should be on the owners to pay what the market demands while still building a winning team. It's basically what Kobe was talking about when he got criticized for his contract.

[RedBlackAttack]

LeBron should be doing this. He needs to break the precedent he set of stars taking less money for a "chance to win." Onus should be on the owners to pay what the market demands while still building a winning team. It's basically what Kobe was talking about when he got criticized for his contract.
I can agree with that. I really have no issue with him opting out to get the most money he can. Hell, we're going to be way over the cap anyway. It isn't like this hurts anyone other than Dan Gilbert's and his wallet.

It's really a non-story. But there is never a non-story where James is concerned, I guess.

There are a couple of really big, legitimate questions surrounding the Cavs this offseason. This isn't one of them. Will we get Love, TT and Shumpert back and can the Cavs figure out a way to add more talent with the Haywood contract and other assets?

Those are the big ones. This? Not so much.

[sportsfan76]

I'm still waiting for someone to tell me why he can't leave:confusedshrug:

[Meticode]

So that should be a 5 year deal or more correct?
No. The assumption is the Cavaliers will offer him a 4 year deal, for the max right now, but he's not going to take it. It's believed he's going to do another 2 year deal with a player option, opt out next season, then sign a bigger contract worth more money to maximize the new cap rules.

[LeFraud James]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHq535rUAAA0-Y9.jpg

[sportsfan76]

No. The assumption is the Cavaliers will offer him a 4 year deal, for the max right now, but he's not going to take it. It's believed he's going to do another 2 year deal with a player option, opt out next season, then sign a bigger contract worth more money to maximize the new cap rules.


Sounds like that coming home speech was bullsh*t

[Real14]

Well at least the cavs fans will have more lebron jerseys to burn if he leaves like a bitch again:lol

[dubeta]

Well at least the cavs fans will have more lebron jerseys to burn if he leaves like a bitch again:lol

Thoughts on Kristaps Porzingis? :lol

[Real14]

Thoughts on Kristaps Porzingis? :lol
I was upset at first but you'll never know he might be good.

[Bandito]

Those must be the most horrible analogies ever. We are talking present here.

Right now the Lakers are paying 200$ for a girl that does not give head, likes to talk a lot, agrees at some point to **** you, then after 4 minutes she stops, asks you to pay more if you want her to continue, then after you pay she accuses you of rape and you go to jail.
Reminds me of the Colorado case in 04.

[Lakers13]

No f*cks given, dude is beta as they come.

Sure your guaranteed a spots in the finals every year just about, but unless there is somebody alpha on his squad he ain't winning shit.

[raprap]

It's all about the $$$

[Meticode]

Wow...


LeBron can sign 5-year deal for $126M this offseason. Next offseason he can sign for $167M and in '17-18 for $203M based on cap projections.

[Meticode]

No f*cks given, dude is beta as they come.

Sure your guaranteed a spots in the finals every year just about, but unless there is somebody alpha on his squad he ain't winning shit.
If you don't care, don't post so disgruntled about him.

[brownmamba00]

Get that money Bron

[FireDavidKahn]

Wow...
Exactly. he's gonna retire a Cavalier. There is NO reason he shouldn't be doing this. Someone posted earlier but LeBron was worth something like $500 million to the Cavs. Give him whatever the **** he wants.

[Mr Feeny]

If he bails on the cavs again that pretty much destroys his legacy and bumps him out of the top 15, he's not gonna run again.He's comfortably ahead of Kobe no matter what he does tbf....

[fiddy]

He's comfortably ahead of Kobe no matter what he does tbf....
:roll:
Absolutely

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGDXF9EWoAAsDpG.jpg

[JimmyMcAdocious]

http://www.businessinsider.com/lamarcus-aldridge-free-agent-2015-4

Aldridge, but just shows how much more you can make by waiting a year.

[QUOTE]If Aldridge re-signs with the Blazers on a max contract in 2015, he would be looking at a five-year, $109 million deal running through 2019-2020.

But as Feldman points out, if he signs a one-year contract in 2015 worth $19 million, and then re-signs with the Blazers in 2016 on a max deal, he could earn $189 million through 2020-21

[sportsfan76]

He's comfortably ahead of Kobe no matter what he does tbf....


How the f*ck he is comfortably ahead of Kobe when

Kobe has 5 rings
Kobe never left the Lakers
Kobe only lost in the finals two times

[Simple Jack]

Why would leaving to another team remove him from the top 10 and place him even outside the top 15?

Do people really think this way? That things happening off the court somehow determine how good a player is at basketball?

[Relinquish]

How the f*ck he is comfortably ahead of Kobe when

Kobe has 5 rings
Kobe never left the Lakers
Kobe only lost in the finals two times

This has nothing to do with Kobe, Lebron or any other player as a player. What team(s) you play for have zero impact on how good you are as a player and where you rank among the rest of the greats.

[sportsfan76]

This has nothing to do with Kobe, Lebron or any other player as a player. What team(s) you play for have zero impact on how good you are as a player and where you rank among the rest of the greats.


he can't be compared to Kobe or Jordan due to 4 losses in the Finals and jumping ship twice after failure


Good Night:rockon:

[oh the horror]

This has nothing to do with Kobe, Lebron or any other player as a player. What team(s) you play for have zero impact on how good you are as a player and where you rank among the rest of the greats.



Sorry chief. It has impact when you're talking about the context. We all know why dude jumped teams. We watched how it was done, with whom and all the press around it with Lebrons comments along the way.

[Mr Feeny]

How the f*ck he is comfortably ahead of Kobe when

Kobe has 5 rings
Kobe never left the Lakers
Kobe only lost in the finals two times

Because he is.

[Mr Feeny]

Sorry chief. It has impact when you're talking about the context. We all know why dude jumped teams. We watched how it was done, with whom and all the press around it with Lebrons comments along the way.Too bad Kobe tried to jump to Chicago for his dream move back in 2007 and Paxon blocked it :lebronamazed:

Next.

[AirFederer]

Everyone and their mum knew he'd opt out but stay.

[Mr Feeny]

This has nothing to do with Kobe, Lebron or any other player as a player. What team(s) you play for have zero impact on how good you are as a player and where you rank among the rest of the greats.

You're making too much sense for a Kobe stan to follow. Don't.

[Relinquish]

Sorry chief. It has impact when you're talking about the context. We all know why dude jumped teams. We watched how it was done, with whom and all the press around it with Lebrons comments along the way.

Once again, that has nothing to do with how he played as a player. What jerseys someone puts on does in no way affect that person's stats or overall standings as a player.

[nba_55]

How the f*ck he is comfortably ahead of Kobe when

Kobe has 5 rings
Kobe never left the Lakers
Kobe only lost in the finals two times

All team accomplishments, 2 of those statements could also be made for Derrick Fisher. We are talking about player rankings, not team rankings.

[PP34Deuce]

Lebron has stated that he want's to be the first billionaire athlete meaning he wants to be worth a billion while still in his playing career.

I don't believe he will get there but with his value soaring, I do believe he can be worth 750 Million by the time he hangs it up. He knows cleveland getting just one title means more than 2-3 in Miami. He's responsible partly for Clevelands economy. Endorsements are already big, they get bigger with a championship to cleveland.

I got a feeling Cleveland wins the title in 2016. ISH crashes, Lebron signs a 200 plus million dollar deal and ISH crashes one more time.

[fiddy]

Lebron has stated that he want's to be the first billionaire athlete meaning he wants to be worth a billion while still in his playing career.

I don't believe he will get there but with his value soaring, I do believe he can be worth 750 Million by the time he hangs it up. He knows cleveland getting just one title means more than 2-3 in Miami. He's responsible partly for Clevelands economy. Endorsements are already big, they get bigger with a championship to cleveland.

I got a feeling Cleveland wins the title in 2016. ISH crashes, Lebron signs a 200 plus million dollar deal and ISH crashes one more time.
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[PP34Deuce]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/10/news/companies/lebron-billionaire/

That article talks about how he looks at Tiger Woods (Pre divorce) and his goal to be a billionaire.

Not crazy to think he can at least get to Tiger Woods level who was like 700 million worth while still active in PGA.

He's most likely getting a 200 plus million dollar contract with Cleveland. The endorsements will add to his worth. He has investments in other things and gets financial advice from warren buffets camps.

I could see Bron being worth 650 million easy by 2019. Possibly more if he brings championships to cleveland.

[fiddy]

http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/10/news/companies/lebron-billionaire/

That article talks about how he looks at Tiger Woods (Pre divorce) and his goal to be a billionaire.

Not crazy to think he can at least get to Tiger Woods level who was like 700 million worth while still active in PGA.

He's most likely getting a 200 plus million dollar contract with Cleveland. The endorsements will add to his worth. He has investments in other things and gets financial advice from warren buffets camps.

I could see Bron being worth 650 million easy by 2019. Possibly more if he brings championships to cleveland.

Hes is at about 250-270m right now, he will probably make 30-40 next year afterwards hes getting a 200m deal from Cavs + endorsement deals he will probably reach 600-650m by the end of his career(as you estimated). Not seeing him going close to the 1b doe.

[sportsfan76]

Hes is at about 250-270m right now, he will probably make 30-40 next year afterwards hes getting a 200m deal from Cavs + endorsement deals he will probably reach 600-650m by the end of his career(as you estimated). Not seeing him going close to the 1b doe.


And still finish with 2 rings

[9erempiree]

Not this shit again.