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Kyrie Irving wants out

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by rockets13champs, Jul 21, 2017.

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  1. jimmyv281

    jimmyv281 Member

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    That means lebron has already told him he is leaving .
     
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  2. mr. 13 in 33

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    Kyrie probly knew LeBron was leaving so i wouldn't blame him on leaving.
     
    #22 mr. 13 in 33, Jul 21, 2017
  3. AXG

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    Carmelo and LBJ to Houston confirmed
     
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  4. YOLO

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    espn article says Irving has expressed that he wants to go play in a situation where he can be a more focal point and no longer wants to play alongside LeBron James.

    so he wants to be the best player on his own team? that's kind of tough at this point
     
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  5. thedreamsteam

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    It may just be happening.
     
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  6. justtxyank

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    I don't think it's about lebron leaving. Lebron is hyper controlling and the offense runs through him. He's constantly complaining about the team not being good enough, ran a coach out, etc. it's probably exhausting playing with him
     
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  7. icecreamman

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    Well this opens a whole new bag of worms.
     
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    Wow. You don't know the truth of these things, but this indicates to me (as another already mentioned) that LeBron's future in Cleveland is tenuous at best. And there's only so many times Kyrie can visit "the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the shores of Lake Erie" (SiriusXM Channel 26 Classic Vinyl) before running out of touristy things to do in Cleveland. Watching the Cavs games being the other thing.
     
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  9. ThatBoyNick

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    Suns, Philly, Nuggets?
     
    #29 ThatBoyNick, Jul 21, 2017
  10. rockets13champs

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    Lebron was blindsided
     
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  11. YOLO

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    so he's good with being on not so good teams? haha wierd.

    Kyrie to Spurs rumors coming? :cool:
     
    #31 YOLO, Jul 21, 2017
  12. jamisonrocket

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    So Lillard gonna reach out to Kyrie now ?
     
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    Yup. If Cavs decide to honor the request, it's possible they offer Irving for Melo and some combo of Nkitilina, cap relief and draft picks. That would work for Cavs because they could still compete this year but then plan for future with cap space and picks. And of course that would be a coup for Knicks.

    I'd be surprised though. I think Cavs try and patch this up.
     
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  14. ThatBoyNick

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    If he "wants his own team" then yes.

    Spurs would be a killer fit, but that's Leonards team 100%.
     
    #34 ThatBoyNick, Jul 21, 2017
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    Does this hurt/help our chances with Melo?
     
    #35 bleedroxred79, Jul 21, 2017
  16. Vivi

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    The Cavs should trade Irving, Love, Lebron and just rebuild...Lebron is obviously going to bolt after another 4-1 in the finals...
     
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    Hell no
     
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  18. red5rocket

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    Hurts if Cleveland tries to offer Kyrie which I doubt
     
    #38 red5rocket, Jul 21, 2017
  19. jamisonrocket

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    Help. Why would Melo want to be part of a sinking ship
     
    #39 jamisonrocket, Jul 21, 2017
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    Lebron has a no trade clause and would be too tough to trade
     
    #40 red5rocket, Jul 21, 2017
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