Raptors 2014 Free Agency: non-Raptors thread

[rocwell]

It hasn't been easy. After meditating it a lot I've chosen to play with the Chicago Bulls. Looking forward to this new chapter of my career

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) July 12, 2014

everyone is leaving lakers

[blackjitsu]

Didn't the Rockets have Ariza before? It's not going to end well. So much for being the smartest GM in the league. That was a move for the sake of making a move. He should have matched Parsons and found bench scoring to replace Lin.

[rocwell]

With an eye toward the future of the cap, LeBron James has agreed to a 2-year deal with the Cavs: http://t.co/MqMA654Des

— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 12, 2014

2 year deal

[rocwell]

Didn't the Rockets have Ariza before? It's not going to end well. So much for being the smartest GM in the league. That was a move for the sake of making a move. He should have matched Parsons and found bench scoring to replace Lin.

yup, last deal was given by Rockets too

[blackjitsu]

It hasn't been easy. After meditating it a lot I've chosen to play with the Chicago Bulls. Looking forward to this new chapter of my career

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) July 12, 2014

everyone is leaving lakers

Except bench players being over paid

yup, last deal was given by Rockets too

I wonder where he'll have his contract year pique this time?

[MACK11]

With an eye toward the future of the cap, LeBron James has agreed to a 2-year deal with the Cavs: http://t.co/MqMA654Des

— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 12, 2014

2 year deal

New TV deal.

Smart, not surprising.

[OldSkoolCool]

With an eye toward the future of the cap, LeBron James has agreed to a 2-year deal with the Cavs: http://t.co/MqMA654Des

— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 12, 2014

2 year deal

Smart move by Bron

[Primer]

With an eye toward the future of the cap, LeBron James has agreed to a 2-year deal with the Cavs: http://t.co/MqMA654Des

— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 12, 2014

2 year deal

I think this just shows how little loyalty Lebron really has to Cleveland, and that he only went there because he thought it gave him better odds at winning another championship. If Cleveland is struggling 2 years from now get ready for "the decision" all over again (I can almost guarantee it will happen again).

[rocwell]

I think this just shows how little loyalty Lebron really has to Cleveland, and that he only went there because he thought it gave him better odds at winning another championship. If Cleveland is struggling 2 years from now get ready for "the decision" all over again (I can almost guarantee it will happen again).

I don't think so. It's a smart move, business-related, in my opinion

He'll finish his career in Cleveland.

[KHD]

I think this just shows how little loyalty Lebron really has to Cleveland, and that he only went there because he thought it gave him better odds at winning another championship. If Cleveland is struggling 2 years from now get ready for "the decision" all over again (I can almost guarantee it will happen again).

Hmm, I doubt it. Lebron is just power-playing to get the most money he can, because he's Lebron James and is worth it (and I agree with his choice to do so). But I truly don't think he'll have any intention to leave Cleveland again. Plus if they keep this core around him, they'll be terrifying in 2 years anyways and where better could he go?

[imanshumpert]

Lakers have next to no salary on the books in 2016.

LeBron and Durant both free agents in 2016.

Oh God in heaven please no.

[raptors999]

LBJ salary dump to Bucks 2016

[enlightenment]

Lakers have next to no salary on the books in 2016.

LeBron and Durant both free agents in 2016.

Oh God in heaven please no.

Durant is too decent to join the Lakers

[Primer]

Lakers have next to no salary on the books in 2016.

LeBron and Durant both free agents in 2016.

Oh God in heaven please no.

The Knicks, Celtics, Nets, and a ton of other teams will probably have max cap space. Not to mention the Raptors. Lebron has the perfect excuse for his 2 year deal (the new TV contract), but I guarantee you he will look around at other teams if Cleveland isn't winning titles or really close after year 2.

[Apollo]

Lakers have next to no salary on the books in 2016.

LeBron and Durant both free agents in 2016.

Oh God in heaven please no.

LeBron will never leave the Cavs again. He's back there to patch things up by the sounds of it.