Word is, Cavs will sign Love and Tristan Thompson
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bwifan
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no doubt in my mind that with a healthy Irving and Love, the Cavs win the NBA championship
That makes him a $22m per year player. However, if the cap goes up 30%, that may be cheap. His other option was to sign a one-year deal (with a player option for 17). However, he opted for the long term deal. May be a good idea, given his shoulder, to gain the security. He is also considered quite good looking and got a lot of endorsement money for one year with a contender. If he plays well, watch for him to make a ton on endorsements.
bwifan
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Boy, the numbers you're seeing take your breath away. Tyson Chandler 4 years, $52M. Jimmy Butler (a very, very fine player who I could see becoming another Manu) 5 years, $90M. It seems as if there's an attempt to lock people up before the TV money comes in next year and contracts go through the roof. I'm not complaining, understand, it's never a man's fault if he's overpaid.
Right. As one free agent once said 'I used to feel bad about how much money I was making; then I realized someone had enough money to pay it'.
Not exactly germane to this topic, but I recall you posting about Craig Ehlo on this board, years ago. It is not until you see a professional play or practice that you realize the level of talent it takes to play in the NBA. I played pickup with Dale Ellis when he was at Tennessee, I know what I'm talking about.
Meanwhile a buddy and I beat 2 WNBA players at the IM building in 2 on 2, and it wasn't close.
Yeah, I would scrimmage with women All-Americans at Tennessee, didn't embarrass myself. They just don't have the hops.
Looks like Shumpert is in, too. Glad to see it, Obli, and I hope Kyrie can stay healthy, as durability has been somewhat of a problem.
I was a little surprised to see their trade in the draft; I thought Tyus Jones of Duke, selected at that slot in the 1st round, could help them as a backup PG. Instead, they traded with the T-Wolves and picked up 2 early 2nd rounders in Osman from Europe and Rakeem Christmas (saw him play some in the ACC. and I think he can make the team).
Love to see LeBron and company bring one home.
Roger that, royboy. They traded Tyus Jones because they didn't want to tie up the $3m for a first round pick. They got the first pick in the second round with is about $2m less. They are putting that money toward the FA, RFA and anyone else they can sign to win a title in the next two years.
