Paul George resigns with OKC.....4 years/ $137mil. Wow, didn't see that coming. Huge blow to Magic and the Lakers.

728huey said:

Lebron James opted out of his contract with the Cavs. Is he headed for L.A.?

It's a done deal - 4 years, $154mil. If I'm Magic, I'd go for Cousins next.

Also, Chris Paul returns to Houston with a 4 year, $160mil contract. But the Rockets lose Trevor Ariza to Phoenix. That's huge.

Well Lebron's stranglehold in the east is done, as a Sixer fan I'm loving that he went west.

Graycap23 said:

No more titles 4 lebroom.

What if Magic is able to get the right pieces? 2019 is a huge free agent class, and the Warriors can't pay all those cats.

The LeBron haters surely can't accuse him of ring-chasing. Although I'm sure they'll try, LOL.

uPtoWnNY said:

Graycap23 said:

No more titles 4 lebroom.

What if Magic is able to get the right pieces? 2019 is a huge free agent class, and the Warriors can't pay all those cats.

What if he isn't?

Graycap23 said:

No more titles 4 lebroom.

You may be right. We'll know 12 months from now after:

(1) seeing whether LA adds any additional star players this summer or at the trading deadline.

(2) seeing how the current pieces, which won 35 games without LBJ, fit around him. He got to the Finals with the Lakers' castoffs, now he's playing with the Lakers' core of promising players.

(3) after GSW threepeats next summer, seeing whether another team -- maybe even LA -- can end the dynasty by prying away Klay or KD.

The Lakers needed to re-establish their star power and franchise stability. They did both with James, much like they did with Kareem 40 years ago.

Graycap23 said:

uPtoWnNY said:

What if Magic is able to get the right pieces? 2019 is a huge free agent class, and the Warriors can't pay all those cats.

What if he isn't?

Then LBJ wins 50 games for the rest of his career as players like Ingram, Kuzma and (if he acts right) Ball round into top form.

I'll take that. It's better than what Lakers fans have had the last 5 years.

namepeace said:

Graycap23 said:

What if he isn't?

Then LBJ wins 50 games for the rest of his career as players like Ingram, Kuzma and (if he acts right) Ball round into top form.

I'll take that. It's better than what Lakers fans have had the last 5 years.

I'm glad 2 see the Lake show back on the map.

I'm just glad I don't have 2 see Lebron in the Finals next year.

They are signing Rondo..........which is a GREAT move.

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Graycap23 said:

uPtoWnNY said:

What if Magic is able to get the right pieces? 2019 is a huge free agent class, and the Warriors can't pay all those cats.

What if he isn't?

I think he will, maybe not this year, but in 2019.

Just read Lakers added Rajon Rondo, and they have renounced the rights to Julius Randle, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Wow! Cousins just signed with the Warriors, the West is gonna be crazy next season!

I'll be waiting for all the "DeMarcus Cousins is a ring-chaser!!!!!!11!11!!!!" posts from our resident LeBron haters.

namepeace said:

Graycap23 said:

What if he isn't?

Then LBJ wins 50 games for the rest of his career as players like Ingram, Kuzma and (if he acts right) Ball round into top form.

I'll take that. It's better than what Lakers fans have had the last 5 years.

Truth. LeBron is on a better roster right now with the Lakers than he was with the

Cavs last season. No hate from me. These guys will be in the postseason next year

barring injuries.

phunkdaddy said:

namepeace said:

Then LBJ wins 50 games for the rest of his career as players like Ingram, Kuzma and (if he acts right) Ball round into top form.

I'll take that. It's better than what Lakers fans have had the last 5 years.

Truth. LeBron is on a better roster right now with the Lakers than he was with the

Cavs last season. No hate from me. These guys will be in the postseason next year

barring injuries.

......and NOT making the Finals.

It's always about money.

Abdul said:

Graycap23 said:

2freaky4church1 said:

It's always about money.

$46M plus a bigger market, greater entree into entertainment ventures, merchandising sales, shoe sales . . . this deal is about huge $ for LeBron no doubt.

phunkdaddy said:

Graycap23 said:

......and NOT making the Finals.

History has proven championships aren't won on paper

No. LAL will not make the Finals in 2019. They weren't going to before Boogie signed. They're not going to now.

But honestly, I see nobody stopping the Warriors next spring, even if they deal with injuries.

namepeace said:

phunkdaddy said:

namepeace said:

No. LAL will not make the Finals in 2019. They weren't going to before Boogie signed. They're not going to now.

But honestly, I see nobody stopping the Warriors next spring, even if they deal with injuries.

Let me clarify. I didn't mean the Lakers were gonna make the Finals this upcoming season but there also is no guarantee that the Warriors win it all because they are loaded on paper. As much as I despise the Celtics they have the roster that could cause the Warriors some problems. Believe that.

Sure, a fully healthy C's team causes GSW problems in 2018 OR 2019. But this current situation isn't the usual "on paper" situation.

This is a situation where 5 veteran All-Stars, ALL in their primes, on the same team, 4 of which just went back-to-back playing together. The 80's Lakers, 80's Celtics, 90's Bulls, or 00's Lakers and 00's Spurs didn't have more than 3 or 4 All-Stars in their primes playing together.

The failure of GS to win in 2019 would be an even bigger disappointment than 2016.



Even BEFORE Boogie signed, the C's would have had trouble getting the '19 Warriors to six.

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phunkdaddy said:

Abdul said:

Well Lebron's stranglehold in the east is done, as a Sixer fan I'm loving that he went west.

PHI needs another All-Star-caliber shooter to match BOS.

namepeace said:

phunkdaddy said:

Graycap23 said: History has proven championships aren't won on paper

No. LAL will not make the Finals in 2019. They weren't going to before Boogie signed. They're not going to now.

But honestly, I see nobody stopping the Warriors next spring, even if they deal with injuries.

Lakers need more 3-point shooting.

I saw that Julius Randle signed with the Pelicans - I think he'll be a good fit with AD.

Warriors are a shoo-in for the title next season....but will Klay leave for a bigger payday?

Clint Capela is going to meet with the Lakers. He is vital to the Rockets....they have to keep him by any means necessary.

How does Sam Presti still have his job? Didn't want to pay James Harden, but gave Carmelo Anthony $27.9mil.

LOL @ these clowns on social media who are upset about the Warriors dominance. The NBA's always had super teams, and aside from the bitch Durant, Golden State put their team together the right way. They have a solid front office that drafted smart and developed their guys. These other franchises need to get their shit together, especially the fucking Knicks, who've been a joke for nearly 20 years.

Nuggets trade Wilson Chandler to Philly for picks and cash.

Jeff Green to the Wizards.

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phunkdaddy said:

Graycap23 said:

......and NOT making the Finals.

History has proven championships aren't won on paper

As long as I don't have 2 see Leflop in the Finals..........I don't care who makes it.

Bored 2 tears with this dude.

namepeace said:

phunkdaddy said:

Abdul said:

PHI needs another All-Star-caliber shooter to match BOS.

They sure do and Wilson Chandler is not that.

I was hoping they got Tyreke Evans.

Graycap23 said:

phunkdaddy said:

Graycap23 said: History has proven championships aren't won on paper

As long as I don't have 2 see Leflop in the Finals..........I don't care who makes it.

Bored 2 tears with this dude.

Haters gonna hate

uPtoWnNY said:

Dwight Howard is heading to the Wizards after he clears waivers. He replaces Gortat, who they traded to the Clippers for Austin Rivers.