BREAKING: Lebron Re-signs (2yr, player option)

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Sam Amico ‏@AmicoHoops
Per ESPN, LeBron James signing 2-year contract with Cavs: $22.97 million for 1st year, $24 million for 2nd. Player option in 2nd year.

[Shade8780]

This dude is really playing it safe.

Probably has Pat Riley on quick dial.

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This dude is really playing it safe.

Probably has Pat Riley on quick dial.
Querie: Is this a problem, master?

[Thunderfan86]

This dude is really playing it smart.

Probably has Pat Riley on quick dial.
Fixed

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Flexed

[Vancouver-Grizz]

maybe they will NOT pay TT max money and LeBron knows it.

[KirbyPls]

Flexed

Swol

[HylianNightmare]

another finals run

[Thunderfan86]

another finals run
2/7?

[KirbyPls]

2/7?

3/7

[NumberSix]

maybe they will NOT pay TT max money and LeBron knows it.
How is this even a conversation? A bench player who averaged 8.5 & 8 wants over $20 million per season. :wtf:

[KirbyPls]

How is this even a conversation? A bench player who averaged 8.5 & 8 wants over $20 million per season. :wtf:

Brave new world.

[QuebecBaller]

LeNoCommitment

[LoneyROY7]

Cavs have 2 more years to win a ring. If it doesn't happen, LeBron's gone. Bank on it.

[West-Side]

Cavs have 2 more years to win a ring. If it doesn't happen, LeBron's gone. Bank on it.

That would be pathetic.
Would make his whole "I Want To Come Back Home" speech fake.
But then again, we all already know what kind of person this guy is.

If he really wanted to play for Cleveland; he would have signed a long-term deal. But it's clear why he came back. Not because it's his home-town but because the team had acquired a shit load of talent and had the money to get someone like Love as well.

He's such a glory hunter.

[KirbyPls]

That would be pathetic.
Would make his whole "I Want To Come Back Home" speech fake.
But then again, we all already know what kind of person this guy is.

If he really wanted to play for Cleveland; he would have signed a long-term deal. But it's clear why he came back. Not because it's his home-town but because the team had acquired a shit load of talent and had the money to get someone like Love as well.

He's such a glory hunter.

Or, he's maximizing his power, influence and earning potential as an employee the way few, if any, athletes have ever done. But continue playing the fairytale loyalty card if you must.

[navy]

So all those rumors about him waiting for TT and Hayword were made up and he signed when the salary numbers came in.

[navy]

Cavs have 2 more years to win a ring. If it doesn't happen, LeBron's gone. Bank on it.
Why would Lebron leave? The Cavs will just trade away players.

[Velocirap31]

Or, he's maximizing his power, influence and earning potential as an employee the way few, if any, athletes have ever done. But continue playing the fairytale loyalty card if you must.

This. Some of you are so dumb and ignorant.

[FLDFSU]

That would be pathetic.
Would make his whole "I Want To Come Back Home" speech fake.
But then again, we all already know what kind of person this guy is.

If he really wanted to play for Cleveland; he would have signed a long-term deal. But it's clear why he came back. Not because it's his home-town but because the team had acquired a shit load of talent and had the money to get someone like Love as well.

He's such a glory hunter.

Really? Praytell, why didn't Carmelo Anthony try to go to the Cavs last year then? Why didn't Bosh or Wade attempt to go to the Cavs then?

Surely if this Cavs team was stacked full of talent like you claim, surely some other Free Agent would have saw this and knock down the Cavs door in order to play on a team with a "shit load of talent"...

[nzahir]

So all those rumors about him waiting for TT and Hayword were made up and he signed when the salary numbers came in.
Could be, but people here thinking he would leave have 0 knowledge of the salary cap situation.
He has a player option so he can opt out if he wants to and maybe make more money.
TT better sign with the cavs soon

[navy]

Could be, but people here thinking he would leave have 0 knowledge of the salary cap situation.
He has a player option so he can opt out if he wants to and maybe make more money.
TT better sign with the cavs soon
TT will sign. The Cavs offered him about 80 million and nobody is trying to steal him away. Just a matter of dollars. Cant be mad at a young guy for maximizing his dollars.

[nzahir]

TT will sign. The Cavs offered him about 80 million and nobody is trying to steal him away. Just a matter of dollars. Cant be mad at a young guy for maximizing his dollars.
True, I would do the same, but he isnt worth that money on open market, unless a team like NY overpays for him. Cavs need him and I think TT probably needs them

[RedBlackAttack]

So all those rumors about him waiting for TT and Hayword were made up and he signed when the salary numbers came in.
Windhorst.


How many times does this guy have to be wrong before people stop believing the things that he says?

[navy]

Could be, but people here thinking he would leave have 0 knowledge of the salary cap situation.
He has a player option so he can opt out if he wants to and maybe make more money.
TT better sign with the cavs soon
Just saw on Twitter, Lebron is now eligible for the super max starting at 35 million (estimated) if he opts out next year. So unless he's a dumbass, he's opting out again.:lol

[BigNBAfan]

Lebeta at it again, low salary so he can get more help.

While Kobe taking in that MAX all day

[D-Rose]

This dude is really playing it safe.

Probably has Pat Riley on quick dial.
You don't understand. He is doing this to remain flexible under the new cap. He will sign a 5 year $204 million deal with new cap.

[bluechox2]

lebran just left TT to burn...

[Derka]

So all those rumors about him waiting for TT and Hayword were made up and he signed when the salary numbers came in.
That's the price you pay for thinking Brian Windhorst knows what he's talking about.

[RedBlackAttack]

http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Brian-Windhorst-225x300.jpg

[J Shuttlesworth]

This dude is really playing it safe.

Probably has Pat Riley on quick dial.

LeNoCommitment

That would be pathetic.
Would make his whole "I Want To Come Back Home" speech fake.
But then again, we all already know what kind of person this guy is.

If he really wanted to play for Cleveland; he would have signed a long-term deal. But it's clear why he came back. Not because it's his home-town but because the team had acquired a shit load of talent and had the money to get someone like Love as well.

He's such a glory hunter.

Lebeta at it again, low salary so he can get more help.

While Kobe taking in that MAX all day
Damn, posts like this just remind me how little understanding people have of the cap situation in the league with the new TV deal.

[TylerOO]

Whats up with JR tho?

[coin24]

LeNeedsmorehelp

[Papaya Petee]

This is brilliant. He just needs to stay fully healthy 1 more season which he will because he's a tank. He'll average around 25/7/7 next season then sign that insane deal.

Lebrons maximizing his profits like a boss!

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

FA every season:lol :lol he saw Deandre's offseason surpass his fckery and wants to make up the gap:lol :lol

[JohnMax]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJfo559WoAAGyN1.jpg

[WorldWarriors]

Great deal for LEBRON. Players have to look out for themselves.

[ImKobe]

Damn, posts like this just remind me how little understanding people have of the cap situation in the league with the new TV deal.

This.

[raprap]

That would be pathetic.
Would make his whole "I Want To Come Back Home" speech fake.
But then again, we all already know what kind of person this guy is.

If he really wanted to play for Cleveland; he would have signed a long-term deal. But it's clear why he came back. Not because it's his home-town but because the team had acquired a shit load of talent and had the money to get someone like Love as well.

He's such a glory hunter.
:lol :facepalm

It's a business bro, not a fairytale.

[ShackEelOKneel]

Sam Amico ‏@AmicoHoops
Per ESPN, LeBron James signing 2-year contract with Cavs: $22.97 million for 1st year, $24 million for 2nd. Player option in 2nd year.

Wow. This beta only will do 1 year at a time so he can leave for a better team at any time. :facepalm

[Rose'sACL]

Wow. This beta only will do 1 year at a time so he can leave for a better team at any time. :facepalm
He will be off the books next year or at max the year after so they can sign a free agent to improve the team.
He is a beta so cavs can sign some alpha player instead of him. Isn't this good for the cavs by your logic?

[talkingconch]

this whole glory hunter thing isnt new

everyone wants to win and had there own "im leaving" periods, even kobe. the only difference is lebron takes it to the next level, ring hopping.

only reason he went back to cleveland was because of the talent, thats it. Hes playing it smart which is good for him but nobody should really be questioning whether he wants to commit to cleveland or not, he doesn't. He wants to win a ring with talent, thats it. He left Cleveland for miami after giving them 7-8 yrs, then miami for a 4 years or so, now back to cleveland. lol never heard of a superstar do that in there peak/prime

[Rose'sACL]

this whole glory hunter thing isnt new

everyone wants to win and had there own "im leaving" periods, even kobe. the only difference is lebron takes it to the next level, ring hopping.

only reason he went back to cleveland was because of the talent, thats it. Hes playing it smart which is good for him but nobody should really be questioning whether he wants to commit to cleveland or not, he doesn't. He wants to win a ring with talent, thats it. He left Cleveland for miami after giving them 7-8 yrs, then miami for a 4 years or so, now back to cleveland. lol never heard of a superstar do that in there peak/prime
ya. i remember when KG won as many rings as kobe when he was on the wolves.
Anyone would tell you that KG was as good a player as kobe till 2005 at least. Most would say that he was a little better than kobe till 2005.

Also, why didn't bosh have a meeting with the cavs when he was a free agent or carmelo?
Carmelo went to bulls but never went to the cavs. If cavs were so loaded with talent then why didn't more free agents have interest in signing with the cavs?

[ShackEelOKneel]

He will be off the books next year or at max the year after so they can sign a free agent to improve the team.
He is a beta so cavs can sign some alpha player instead of him. Isn't this good for the cavs by your logic?

So this is just an attempt to collude more? Either way, he is looking for the easy route. That sounds beta, not alpha.

[Rose'sACL]

So this is just an attempt to collude more? Either way, he is looking for the easy route. That sounds beta, not alpha.
and that is what i am saying. Cavs are lucky that they will not sign a beta for a long contract.
I like to help people so i would like to give you an advice. You are clearly very gifted at judging NBA players so just go and be an NBA GM. You could be saying stuff like you do on this forum but you will get paid a lot.


As a matter of fact, you can get a job right now by stopping the cavs from signing lebron. LeBron hasn't signed the contract yet. Griffin will be out and you will make all that quicken loans money from Dan by saving him from signing a beta.

[Prometheus]

and that is what i am saying. Cavs are lucky that they will not sign a beta for a long contract.
I like to help people so i would like to give you an advice. You are clearly very gifted at judging NBA players so just go and be an NBA GM. You could be saying stuff like you do on this forum but you will get paid a lot.


As a matter of fact, you can get a job right now by stopping the cavs from signing lebron. LeBron hasn't signed the contract yet. Griffin will be out and you will make all that quicken loans money from Dan by saving him from signing a beta.

:lol

[Lebron23]

I don't even like Rose'Acl, but he slayed 2 Kobe dickslurpers in this thread. Hitting 2 birds in 1 stone.

[Bandito]

TT will sign. The Cavs offered him about 80 million and nobody is trying to steal him away. Just a matter of dollars. Cant be mad at a young guy for maximizing his dollars.
Yes they can. Remember Kobe/20$ mill per year.

[navy]

Yes they can. Remember Kobe/20$ mill per year.
I said young guy, not a player coming off achilles injury.

But you're right you cant be mad at Kobe either. Lakers got cap space and they still cant sign anyone. Can you imagine if Kobe took a pay cut to play with Roy Hibbert and D'Angelo Russell? :lol

Fvck that shit. Maximize your dollars.

[Bandito]

ya. i remember when KG won as many rings as kobe when he was on the wolves.
Anyone would tell you that KG was as good a player as kobe till 2005 at least. Most would say that he was a little better than kobe till 2005.

Also, why didn't bosh have a meeting with the cavs when he was a free agent or carmelo?
Carmelo went to bulls but never went to the cavs. If cavs were so loaded with talent then why didn't more free agents have interest in signing with the cavs?
Because Alphas choose their path, it is not chosen for them.

[Rose'sACL]

Because Alphas choose their path, it is not chosen for them.
Wouldn't that make LeBron the biggest alpha in the NBA history?

[Bandito]

I said young guy, not a player coming off achilles injury.

But you're right you cant be mad at Kobe either. Lakers got cap space and they still cant sign anyone. Can you imagine if Kobe took a pay cut to play with Roy Hibbert and D'Angelo Russell? :lol

Fvck that shit. Maximize your dollars.
He would be mad as this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YersIyzsOpc

[Crimsonrain777]

Or, he's maximizing his power, influence and earning potential as an employee the way few, if any, athletes have ever done. But continue playing the fairytale loyalty card if you must.

i don't understand why both of you guys aren't right:confusedshrug:

Lebron is trying to get an even more awesome contract.

And the talent is already there from last season. He wouldve been a retard to leave the situation he now has in Cleveland

[chazzy]

I don't even like Rose'Acl
rekt

[sportsfan76]

Cavs have 2 more years to win a ring. If it doesn't happen, LeBron's gone. Bank on it.


That will just confirm he is the biggest b*tch in NBA History

[sixer6ad]

Cavs have 2 more years to win a ring. If it doesn't happen, LeBron's gone. Bank on it.

:facepalm

So funny when people type something on here AS IF they know it to be true. He doesn't win in two years and he's gone? If that's the case, it has nothing to do with anything you know or feel. The chatting is fun...it is part of being a fan...but has NOTHING to do with reality.

[sportsfan76]

:facepalm

So funny when people type something on here AS IF they know it to be true. He doesn't win in two years and he's gone? If that's the case, it has nothing to do with anything you know or feel. The chatting is fun...it is part of being a fan...but has NOTHING to do with reality.


I can see him leaving if they somehow didn't reach the Finals the next 2 seasons

[Real14]

Lebron re-signs for possible 2/7 and 2/8?:confusedshrug: :oldlol:

[nashwade]

he should just take less money and sign with the current Miami. Guaranteed championship

[KirbyPls]

Wouldn't that make LeBron the biggest alpha in the NBA history?

Checkmate.

[eliteballer]

Are they far apart with Thompson? Whats the speculation as to why he hasn't signed yet?

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LeSafetynet

[Clifton]

I don't understand this Tristan Thompson thing. Why is he turning down $80 million deals? I know he and Lebron are boys, but this is getting awkward.

Lebron needs to meet with him at the poor and explain to him "Son. You're a 7th man. $20mil/yr is outrageously high and this team has the highest payroll in NBA history without you. Settle down."

[RedBlackAttack]

I don't understand this Tristan Thompson thing. Why is he turning down $80 million deals? I know he and Lebron are boys, but this is getting awkward.

Lebron needs to meet with him at the poor and explain to him "Son. You're a 7th man. $20mil/yr is outrageously high and this team has the highest payroll in NBA history without you. Settle down."
From what I understand, the thing holding back both sides from getting the deal signed is a disagreement about the fine print, not necessarily the amount. Tristan's agent wants the contract to be guaranteed and the Cavs want to make some of it incentive based.

Remember, Rich Paul is the same agent who represented Eric Bledsoe last summer and that negotiation went all the way into September before a contract was finally signed.

I do feel like TT is on the verge of hurting his previously sterling reputation amongst Cavs fans and the organization. Bottom line, the Cavs are offering him more than any organization in the league would and it feels like he is taking advantage of the Cavs based on his friendship and connections with LeBron.

Sign the damn thing.