Lebron is going to the Pelicans. You heard it here first.

[BigBusiness]

Can't see him going west. He knows he'd be exposed.

Pelicans have all the right tools to beat Golden State.

[cincinnatikid513]

Pelicans have all the right tools to beat Golden State.

wanna be big time gambler is now an expert nba general manager, stick to your fake stories u don't know jack about running a team

[BigBusiness]

wanna be big time gambler is now an expert nba general manager, stick to your fake stories u don't know jack about running a team

concentrate on losing some weight you pasty fat overweight fukk.

[BigBusiness]

Lebron to Boston
Kyrie to Wolves
Teague and 1st rounder and cap dump to Hawks

Doesn't make any sense.

[ikid2groove415]

we'll see...... your attitude reminds me of a new yorker i met who completely laughed at the idea that lebron was doing anything but moving to the knicks before his big decision. that arrogant opinion turned out to be completely wrong.

lebron is about building a super-team and especially living in LA....... all that matters with the west is the playoffs will be moderately tougher. still have to beat GSW or HOU either way. realize that he may have to beat both in west but i don't see HOU as that tough if lebron has the right teammates.

anyway, either or us could be wrong. we shall see

I speak facts simp? U think just bringing in bunch of stars will work out ? It takes time? Did Miami win in 2010? Lakers is the last place he wannabe basketball wise - I been saying it all along ? He stays EAST and rely on young guns like Simmons and Joel to step there games up - West doesn’t make sense? Too much competition ( lebron isn’t getting younger 34 next season -)

[ikid2groove415]

I agree with big ? the one move that can kill GSW is joining pelicans with boogie and AD- but even that isn’t a GURANTEE victory in the west - gotta deal with GSW/houston/ spurs with healthy Leonard is no joke / young wolfs teams/Portland can get hot/ just too many obstacle - it’s almost GURANTEE he makes the finals if he stays EAST

[ikid2groove415]

He’s got the rest of his life with the family BS- enough with the nonsense fellas - lebron is trying to find a way to reach 5 titles and it won’t be easy? consider he have maybe 2-3 years left max before the decline happens

[BigBusiness]

I agree with big ? the one move that can kill GSW is joining pelicans with boogie and AD- but even that isn’t a GURANTEE victory in the west - gotta deal with GSW/houston/ spurs with healthy Leonard is no joke / young wolfs teams/Portland can get hot/ just too many obstacle - it’s almost GURANTEE he makes the finals if he stays EAST

Yeah I thought about going to the West not making much sense but if he stays in the east, he's guaranteed another finals appearance, but that's as far as he'll get playing with 76ers or any other team in the east, because Golden State will just end up routing them again. Pelicans would be a legitimate threat to winning the championship

[ikid2groove415]

Yeah I thought about going to the West not making much sense but if he stays in the east, he's guaranteed another finals appearance, but that's as far as he'll get playing with 76ers or any other team in the east, because Golden State will just end up routing them again. Pelicans would be a legitimate threat to winning the championship

Philly got size also fella - Joel and Simmons will only get better and they got perimeter shooting

[sandos139]

you could make an argument for LA, Houston, Spurs, even the Pelicans, but his easiest path to the finals every year will be in the east.

[ikid2groove415]

you could make an argument for LA, Houston, Spurs, even the Pelicans, but his easiest path to the finals every year will be in the east.

Smart men - you gotta be in the party too get the pussy ��

[BigBusiness]

Philly got size also fella - Joel and Simmons will only get better and they got perimeter shooting

But the question is will they get better in time before LeBron's prime comes to an end? AD and Boogie are already in their prime and Rondo is no slouch.

By the time Joel and Simmons reach their prime, it would be too late

[lonegambler23]

pelicans arent even on the odds list..

[ikid2groove415]

pelicans arent even on the odds list..

Means nothing - when are odds ever correct? Sometimes favorites win sometimes dogs wins

[ikid2groove415]

GSW didn’t even play up too there standards this year? Yet still won- better have size too beat GSW

[eidolon]

Lebron is going to the Sacramento Kings. Young talent that can shoot, but has no leader or SF. Perfect fit.

[Ebumdude]

Lol.

[Bad Tattoo]

[upscope]

How the fk did this thread get to nearly 3 pages without anybody pointing out the obvious. Pelicans already have 96m committed to salaries next yr & that's not including resigning Boogie & Rondo yet......Throw LeBron in the mix & I guess the Pelicans gets to work with a 200m cap while the rest of the league gets 100m

The pipe dream line-UP's some of you r suggesting aren't possible unless Boogie, LeBron & Rondo all agree to vet min......I'm sure Boogie's down with that lol......Maybe Rondo would but LeBron too....doubt it. Then all they have to do is find takers for Solomon Hill's 13m, E. Moore's 8m, Mirotic's 12.5m.

In short, this isn't happening & this thread & the people pushing it r silly. Face the obvious people, LeBron is taking his truckload of all-stars to the Lakers & teaming UP w/ whatever youngsters already in place in LA that survive the sign n trade barrage

Carry on

ps. On paper that Pelicans squad would be sikkkkkkkkk AF

[tony_come]

Tunisia could need lebroom right now

[19th Hole]

Labrona and The Pelicans...Aint happenin'.

Jailhouse chatter not reliable...Oil and Water do not mix.

[jts1207]

James going to pelicans 🤣

[BigBusiness]

How the fk did this thread get to nearly 3 pages without anybody pointing out the obvious. Pelicans already have 96m committed to salaries next yr & that's not including resigning Boogie & Rondo yet......Throw LeBron in the mix & I guess the Pelicans gets to work with a 200m cap while the rest of the league gets 100m

The pipe dream line-UP's some of you r suggesting aren't possible unless Boogie, LeBron & Rondo all agree to vet min......I'm sure Boogie's down with that lol......Maybe Rondo would but LeBron too....doubt it. Then all they have to do is find takers for Solomon Hill's 13m, E. Moore's 8m, Mirotic's 12.5m.

In short, this isn't happening & this thread & the people pushing it r silly. Face the obvious people, LeBron is taking his truckload of all-stars to the Lakers & teaming UP w/ whatever youngsters already in place in LA that survive the sign n trade barrage

Carry on

ps. On paper that Pelicans squad would be sikkkkkkkkk AF

Looks like it's not such a long shot after all
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https://nesn.com/2018/06/bill-simmons-dad-floats-fascinating-lebron-james-pelicans-rumor/

[cincinnatikid513]

NBA - Trades & Signings - Saturday, September 1, 2018 12:00 PM
32001 Lebron first game 2018/19 is with LAL -190
32002 Lebron first game not with Lakers +150

[TheSchafe]

I'd be shocked if this happened, but I'd love to see it. He and Anthony Davis, with maybe another piece or two could win it all. I'd love a NOP/GSW WCF series...Lebron can finally get that Warriors monkey off his back with a better supporting cast.

[TheSchafe]

Either way, compelling argument, BigBusiness. Hopefully they'd be able to find some cap space and make a serious play for him.

[convick]

Boogie signing with the Mavs

[freelee]

Yeah but Cousins would be on the Cavs isn't your point that he needs to play with Cousins, Davis, Rondo, and Holiday

Looks like it's not such a long shot after all
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https://nesn.com/2018/06/bill-simmon...elicans-rumor/

[19th Hole]

Two of the NBA's biggest superstars may be on the move this off-season. Then again, they may not be.
LeBron James will be a free agent if he opts out of the final year of his deal with the Cavaliers as expected.
Kawhi Leonard, meanwhile, still has one year left on his contract with the Spurs, but has strongly indicated he wants out of San Antonio.

Will either actually be on new teams for next season?
Nothing will officially happen before July 1, when the new season begins, but trades and deals get approved well before then.
Online sportsbook BetDSI.eu has posted odds on the futures of both James and Leonard.
KAWHI LEONARD'S TEAM TO START 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Boston Celtics +225 (risk $100 to win $225)
Philadelphia 76ers +350
San Antonio Spurs +400
Los Angeles Lakers +500
Phoenix Suns +700
Los Angeles Clippers +1600
Field (Any Other Team) +150

Leonard, according to sources, has grown apart from the franchise that he's played seven seasons with, boiling over with the handling of a quad injury that limited him to just seven games last season.

Leonard may command a supermax five-year, $219 million extension from San Antonio next summer, but he's supposedly OK taking lesser money for a fresh start elsewhere.

Leonard met with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich this week and reportedly stood firm on his desire to be playing elsewhere.

PICK: BetDSI is reporting 50 percent of all wagers taken have been on the Lakers, while another 25 percent have been on the Suns.

The Spurs have complete control over where he plays, and supposedly the Leonard-Popovich summit went well enough to schedule future discussions. That said, if re-signing him to a megadeal isn't in the works, San Antonio may be better off getting a sizeable return for him in a trade, as opposed to letting him walk with nothing to show for it. There are many possible trades to consider.

Leonard wants to go to the Lakers, and L.A. has some nice pieces to trade. But would the Spurs trade him there so he could possibly be part of a third "superteam" to compete with in the Western Conference? That certainly doesn't sound like something in the best interests of the team.

The Suns, likely years away from competing for a title, make sense in that respect. But I look for the Spurs to focus on Eastern Conference squads.

Boston reportedly inquired about a mid-season trade for Leonard. If the Celtics can find the right pieces, it makes sense for the Spurs to jettison their disgruntled star to the East.

The Celtics are on the cusp of looking like a superteam, with Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward returning from injury to go along with a young nucleus that came one win away from an unlikely NBA Finals berth.

I wouldn't be shocked if Popovich and Leonard find a way to make it work for the time being. But if he doesn't stay in San Antonio, look for Celtics GM Danny Ainge to pull off a megadeal.

LEBRON JAMES' TEAM TO START 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Los Angeles Lakers -250 (risk $250 to win $100)
Philadelphia 76ers +350 (risk $100 to win $350)
Cleveland Cavaliers +425
Houston Rockets +700
Boston Celtics +900
San Antonio Spurs +1200
New York Knicks +3000
Washington Wizards +4500
Miami Heat +5000
Golden State Warriors +5000
Oklahoma City Thunder +5000
Chicago Bulls +9500
Field (Any Other Team) +750

Obviously, this is the move every other team is waiting for before solidifying off-season plans, even at James' "advanced" age of 33.

He's been to eight-consecutive NBA Finals, winning three titles including one with his hometown Cavs. This season's struggles not only highlighted James' greatness for leading the team to the Finals once more, but management's inability to secure the talent needed to help him compete with the Warriors. Questionable coaching and inconsistent play from teammates clearly frustrated No. 23.

James would be opting out of a $35 million deal, but clearly money is less a factor as competing for rings. He'll make megabucks regardless of where he is.

PICK: The Lakers were at +200 just two weeks ago, now at -250. BetDSI said 30 percent of all bets have been on the Lakers, with another 20 percent on the Cavs (who have dropped from +3000 to +425).

There are reasons to pick most every team on this list, but the Lakers are at the top of it for so many reasons it's the logical pick.

From a basketball standpoint, the Lakers have a strong, young nucleus to build around. For second, they have a wealth of cap space and maneuverability to go out and add not just LeBron, but Paul George and even make a trade for a player like Leonard.

Turn last season's starters into next season's depth, and you have a superteam.
We haven't even touched on the personal reasons: He just bought a new home in the L.A. area and he spends his off-seasons there, not to many his many entrepreneurial endeavors, including a TV production company.

Cleveland is a sleeper because of LeBron's loyalty, but he returned to his home state and won a title for them. He's free to go without feeling guilty, especially if management can't secure the pieces around him to compete with the Warriors and Rockets of the world.
In the interest of competing with the Warriors, Houston is the other big sleeper. The Rockets are the closest to competing with Golden State -- adding LeBron puts them over the edge.

I also could see the Knicks, if they can secure George and/or Leonard to form a new Eastern Conference powerhouse.


But still, the Lakers make too much sense. Go with LeBron leaving his first home and going to his current home: L.A.








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[2daBank]

He's not dumb.

It's his best route towards winning a ring.

Who says that is the most important thing to him? Maybe he rather be in la in one of his mansions and where he wants his kids to go to school.

[BigBusiness]

LeBron going to the Pelicans is looking better and better.

[ikid2groove415]

LeBron going to the Pelicans is looking better and better.

Any recent news too back this up?

[BigBusiness]

Any recent news too back this up?

Paul George staying put. So he's definitely not going to the Lakers now. LeBron trying to recruit Durant. Chris Paul just signed a huge extension.

All of the right things are happening.

[ikid2groove415]

Paul George staying put. So he's definitely not going to the Lakers now. LeBron trying to recruit Durant. Chris Paul just signed a huge extension.

All of the right things are happening.

Nobody’s even mention pelicans fella?

[BigBusiness]

Nobody’s even mention pelicans fella?

That's because LeBron doesn't even know it yet. Everything is falling apart. He'll figure out that playing with Anthony Davis is the best move for him as they already have a solid core.