LeBron potentially getting traded

[RRR3]

https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1753205634000945377

[Real Men Wear Green]

That's a hard guy to move. What is the fair compensation coming from Cleveland that would leave Cleveland as a good enough team to win a championship? You don't just have to replace his value, you have to consider his marketability.

[FultzNationRISE]

For Bobby Portis, LETS GO!!!!! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[Xiao Yao You]

That's a hard guy to move. What is the fair compensation coming from Cleveland that would leave Cleveland as a good enough team to win a championship? You don't just have to replace his value, you have to consider his marketability.

Lakers marketability are fine with or without Lebron

[RRR3]

That's a hard guy to move. What is the fair compensation coming from Cleveland that would leave Cleveland as a good enough team to win a championship? You don't just have to replace his value, you have to consider his marketability.
Garland+more.

[Xiao Yao You]

can't quit me!

[Real Men Wear Green]

Lakers marketability are fine with or without Lebron
Just because they have money doesn't mean they don't want more. That's a business and Jerry Buss had a lot of heirs.

[90sgoat]

No one's saying Cleveland, that's an older tweet to show this guy has been remarkably correct before, so maybe not pure speculation.

[Xiao Yao You]

Just because they have money doesn't mean they don't want more. That's a business and Jerry Buss had a lot of heirs.

They aren't going anywhere. Makes sense to look ahead

[90sgoat]

If traded, I like the idea of Heat. Maybe send Herro and some fillers.

Lakers should focus on developing their young talent and preparing for Luka in 2027.

Reaves and Rui are both coming up on extensions before that, so by preparing those guys, they might trade them to Mavs 1 year before if Luka asks out.

Heat definitely could use Lebron and his ref help.

[Real Men Wear Green]

They aren't going anywhere. Makes sense to look ahead
It's weird how someone can fail to understand that money is important to a business.

[ArbitraryWater]

Thatd be crazy


I wonder where to


Maybe Philly in the end after all haha

[LAL]

It's weird how someone can fail to understand that money is important to a business.

Can you stop doing this? Real Laker fans don't respect him or his game, he needs to go.

[CurryOverLebron]

https://twitter.com/WheelerJaylen/status/1752812247221518560

[Xiao Yao You]

It's weird how someone can fail to understand that money is important to a business.

Winning is probably even more important to the Lakers

[bladefd]

If that happens, it means LeBron has informed Pelinka he is opting out in the summer and will be playing his final season next year with Bronny.

Lakers can get something now rather than lose Lebron for nothing in the summer. I think D'lo is also going to be traded for the same reason - Lakers don't want to lose him for nothing when he opts out in the summer. I'm convinced that Murray trade will go down next week. Lakers could potentially rebuild between now and the summer. I don't think Ham is going to last past the summer either.

You can potentially go into the offseason with AD, Murray, Reaves, Rui, and Vanderbilt to build around. And hire a new coach around that core.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Winning is probably even more important to the Lakers

Winning is more important to Laker fans. The fans don't own the team. The Buss siblings and their kids own the team. The minutes you trade James your team loses value. Your commercial time losses value. The ad space in your arena loses value. And when you trade James are you making your team a contender or are you rebuilding for 5 years?

[RRR3]

If that happens, it means LeBron has informed Pelinka he is opting out in the summer and will be playing his final season next year with Bronny.

Lakers can get something now rather than lose Lebron for nothing in the summer. I think D'lo is also going to be traded for the same reason - Lakers don't want to lose him for nothing when he opts out in the summer. I'm convinced that Murray trade will go down next week. Lakers could potentially rebuild between now and the summer. I don't think Ham is going to last past the summer either.

You can potentially go into the offseason with AD, Murray, Reaves, Rui, and Vanderbilt to build around. And hire a new coach around that core.
You're not keeping AD if LeBron is traded lol

[FultzNationRISE]

If that happens, it means LeBron has informed Pelinka he is opting out in the summer and will be playing his final season next year with Bronny.

Lakers can get something now rather than lose Lebron for nothing in the summer. I think D'lo is also going to be traded for the same reason - Lakers don't want to lose him for nothing when he opts out in the summer. I'm convinced that Murray trade will go down next week. Lakers could potentially rebuild between now and the summer. I don't think Ham is going to last past the summer either.

You can potentially go into the offseason with AD, Murray, Reaves, Rui, and Vanderbilt to build around. And hire a new coach around that core.

Thats… not good.

If they trade Lebron they should trade Davis too. He is not a franchise 1A. If he’s not playing for a ready made contender he will just go thru the motions to get his check.

Building a new team around him would be a huge mistake.

[bladefd]

Winning is more important to Laker fans. The fans don't own the team. The Buss siblings and their kids own the team. The minutes you trade James your team loses value. Your commercial time losses value. The ad space in your arena loses value. And when you trade James are you making your team a contender or are you rebuilding for 5 years?

It could be a quick rebuild. You can do two separate trades right now. One centered around Lebron and other around D'lo/JHS/FRP. Could get 2 good starters off the bat then rebuild bench in the summer with new coach.

[LAL]

If that happens, it means LeBron has informed Pelinka he is opting out in the summer and will be playing his final season next year with Bronny.

Lakers can get something now rather than lose Lebron for nothing in the summer. I think D'lo is also going to be traded for the same reason - Lakers don't want to lose him for nothing when he opts out in the summer. I'm convinced that Murray trade will go down next week. Lakers could potentially rebuild between now and the summer. I don't think Ham is going to last past the summer either.

You can potentially go into the offseason with AD, Murray, Reaves, Rui, and Vanderbilt to build around. And hire a new coach around that core.

Who's Murray?

I think you could get Tracy Murray but he's retired and out of shape, got to add a solid bench player at least for lebron.

[bladefd]

Who's Murray?

I think you could get Tracy Murray but he's retired and out of shape, got to add a solid bench player at least for lebron.

Dejounte Murray

[RRR3]

Dejounte Murray
He doesn't follow NBA he doesn't know who that is.

[LAL]

You're not keeping AD if LeBron is traded lol

You really believe he likes lebron or playing with him?? Of course he's staying, he'd be happier.

[Real Men Wear Green]

It could be a quick rebuild. You can do two separate trades right now. One centered around Lebron and other around D'lo/JHS/FRP. Could get 2 good starters off the bat then rebuild bench in the summer with new coach.
AD and a few good starters is the kind of team AD left behind in NO.

[LAL]

Dejounte Murray

I forgot, thought you meant Jamal (wtf). Yeah Dejounte would be perfect replacement for the lazy old man but doubt he wants to go to Atlanta.

[LAL]

AD and a few good starters is the kind of team AD left behind in NO.

Players love LA for the city and marketability unlike NO.

[RRR3]

Blade is a good guy but can't say I wouldn't enjoy seeing a lot of Lakers fans fume about seeing them become Pistons West :lol

[90sgoat]

Thats… not good.

If they trade Lebron they should trade Davis too. He is not a franchise 1A. If he’s not playing for a ready made contender he will just go thru the motions to get his check.

Building a new team around him would be a huge mistake.

I wouldn't be surprised if they could do better without Lebron this season.

Rui and Reaves unleashed.

Long term, probably not.

Maybe he wants to wait around for Luka though. Could happen next year already if Luka forces his way out because Mavs **** up again in free agency.

[bladefd]

I forgot, thought you meant Jamal (wtf). Yeah Dejounte would be perfect replacement for the lazy old man but doubt he wants to go to Atlanta.

No, Lebron wouldn't go to Atlanta. Re-read my post.

[Full Court]

Not sure there will be many teams willing to take a 39-year old who's way overpaid. Maybe the Pistons.

[bladefd]

AD and a few good starters is the kind of team AD left behind in NO.

You can package those good players for a star in the summer. Ultimately, it's all about how many assets you have. Worst case scenario would be both LeBron and D'lo opting out in the summer, and you lose them for absolutely nothing in return. You get what you can for them right now, and trade for a star in the summer.

[Real Men Wear Green]

You can package those good players for a star in the summer. Ultimately, it's all about how many assets you have. Worst case scenario would be both LeBron and D'lo opting out in the summer, and you lose them for absolutely nothing in return. You get what you can for them right now, and trade for a star in the summer.

You are talking about trading a few unknown players for an unknown star.

[Xiao Yao You]

Winning is more important to Laker fans. The fans don't own the team. The Buss siblings and their kids own the team. The minutes you trade James your team loses value. Your commercial time losses value. The ad space in your arena loses value. And when you trade James are you making your team a contender or are you rebuilding for 5 years?

His time is limited. Why not get something for him? Rebuilding or being mediocre? They certainly aren't going anywhere currently

[Real Men Wear Green]

His time is limited. Why not get something for him? Rebuilding or being mediocre? They certainly aren't going anywhere currently

You refuse to understand that a business cares about money. I'm done.

[Xiao Yao You]

You refuse to understand that a business cares about money. I'm done.

I understand it. Also understand why you would trade him

[Real Men Wear Green]

I understand it. Also understand why you would trade him

If you understand that they care about money then you know why they don't want to trade him. He only gets dealt if he decides he wants out.

[Xiao Yao You]

If you understand that they care about money then you know why they don't want to trade him. He only gets dealt if he decides he wants out.

They care about money and winning. He isn't playing forever. Doesn't play much now as it is

[Real Men Wear Green]

They care about money and winning. He isn't playing forever. Doesn't play much now as it is

You may continue to argue with reality without me.

[Full Court]

You guys are kind of having a silly argument. In professional sports, winning = money. Sure, they ultimately care about money, but winning is the means to that end.

[Duffy Pratt]

It’s LeBron. If he’s unhappy (and he’s almost always unhappy), he will exercise his players option and go to the most stacked team.

[bison]

For Bobby Portis, LETS GO!!!!! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

Throw in brook Lopez and Malik Beasley and you got yourself a deal

[Full Court]

Throw in brook Lopez and Malik Beasley and you got yourself a deal

Why would they do that? Are the Bucks tanking next year?

[coin24]

Please let this be true. Get this small Di.ck beta off the lakers

Hopefully get a few picks and a few serviceable scrubs. Then trade ADs worthless soft ass

[SATAN]

Probably bs but, I was thinking Bronny needs another season to see where he's at. Maybe LeBron is finally getting ready for retirement. The haters won't know what to do with themselves. :lol

[kawhileonard2]

Send him to San Antonio or Detroit.

[BarberSchool]

No, Lebron wouldn't go to Atlanta. Re-read my post.

LeBeon will go wherever will let him play with his son.

Leaveland would be the most obvious choice, to try to repair his own image while also doing the thing.

Leaveland can make a ton of money marketing it, selling all kinds of merch, and documentaries and sh!t.

Leaveland can also get attention from all sorts of philanthropist groups and quasi-religious/social-activist groups promoting the nuclear family in black America. Since LeBron failed miserably in his previous attempts at political and social activism, maybe on his way out, he can at least do something truly by example for the institution of the nuclear family in black America.

[tpols]

LeBeon will go wherever will let him play with his son.

Leaveland would be the most obvious choice, to try to repair his own image while also doing the thing.

Leaveland can make a ton of money marketing it, selling all kinds of merch, and documentaries and sh!t.

Leaveland can also get attention from all sorts of philanthropist groups and quasi-religious/social-activist groups promoting the nuclear family in black America. Since LeBron failed miserably in his previous attempts at political and social activism, maybe on his way out, he can at least do something truly by example for the institution of the nuclear family in black America.

Hey why don't you take it easy for a little bit Joey? The giones on this ****ing guy coming at LeLion like this? :lol I oughta smack you true the screen.

[dankok8]

I'll believe it when it happens. This Lebron trade rumour is bullshit...

[ImKobe]

I wish it was true lol. I seriously doubt it tho.

[Full Court]

I wish it was true lol. I seriously doubt it tho.

I don't doubt it. Pelinka knows he screwed up majorly with the Bronie experiment. At some point you've got to quit doubling down and cut your losses.

[Im Still Ballin]

LeBron to Cleveland for Darius Garland, filler, and 2 FRPs.
AD to OKC for Giddey, Bertans, Micic, and like 4 FRPs.

[hold this L]

LeBron to Cleveland for Darius Garland, filler, and 2 FRPs.
AD to OKC for Giddey, Bertans, Micic, and like 4 FRPs.
AD to OKC would make them favorites.

[StrongLurk]

That would never happen

[Hey Yo]

I'll believe it when it happens. This Lebron trade rumour is bullshit...

Rich Paul says LeBron doesn't want out of LA.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39443972/lebron-james-ask-traded-lakers-agent-says

[Xiao Yao You]

guess it is about the benjamins

[Full Court]

Rich Paul says LeBron doesn't want out of LA.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39443972/lebron-james-ask-traded-lakers-agent-says

When you're a net negative, you may not have any say in the matter.

That'll be hilarious if the Lakers trade his sorry butt. :lol

[Im Still Ballin]

AD to OKC would make them favorites.

Chet and AD would be a perfect match.

[BarberSchool]

Hey why don't you take it easy for a little bit Joey? The giones on this ****ing guy coming at LeLion like this? :lol I oughta smack you true the screen.

I sparred with Matt Mitrione before at Duke Roufus. I’m 6’5” and 225, with a 6’8 wingspan. Doubtful anyone on the board could land a meaningful punch even if I wasn’t trying to land on them lol

[tpols]

I sparred with Matt Mitrione before at Duke Roufus. I’m 6’5” and 225, with a 6’8 wingspan. Doubtful anyone on the board could land a meaningful punch even if I wasn’t trying to land on them lol

:lol it was a joke my friend a little sarcasm. I'm 6'4 215 with no boxing experience but my troll game is super on point so watch your step fella.

[BarberSchool]

:lol it was a joke my friend a little sarcasm. I'm 6'4 215 with no boxing experience but my troll game is super on point so watch your step fella.I will do no such thing lmmfao :cheers:

Hope they trade this MF to the hornets.

[Iverson3]

A tale of two tall tales.

[Full Court]

I will do no such thing lmmfao :cheers:

Hope they trade this MF to the hornets.

I'd love to see them send his sorry butt to Detroit. :roll:

[Duffy Pratt]

First off, he ain't getting traded because it would destroy the narrative that everyone wants him and he's irreplaceable. If he leaves, it will be because he exercises his option.

If he were traded, the reasons another team would take him is to immediately win a championship, or because it wants to acquire an expiring contract. I think the first is not a legit possibility. I don't know how the second scenario would work in a permissible trade. But if he got sent to a true dog, he will simply opt out and go someplace like NY or Boston (big market team where he thinks he can win a championship right away).

[Full Court]

First off, he ain't getting traded because it would destroy the narrative that everyone wants him and he's irreplaceable. If he leaves, it will be because he exercises his option.

If he were traded, the reasons another team would take him is to immediately win a championship, or because it wants to acquire an expiring contract. I think the first is not a legit possibility. I don't know how the second scenario would work in a permissible trade. But if he got sent to a true dog, he will simply opt out and go someplace like NY or Boston (big market team where he thinks he can win a championship right away).

:roll:

Surely you joke, right?

[Jasper]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39443972/lebron-james-ask-traded-lakers-agent-says

Hornets would give up a 2nd rounder