Thing to remember is Cleveland needs to keep cap space for 2016 to sign Lebron back. They won't have his Bird Rights.
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No chance that gets done. Mentioned before, but match Parsons, put him on the bench as 6th man (he'll be unhappy) , and have him consent to a trade to the Celtics or Wolves for Rondo or Love (in addition to Jones / NOP pick) .
Probably not an issue. Supposedly, the salary cap could jump all the way to $80 million in 2016. This is why LeBron signed for just 2 years. He wants to re-up with the Cavs that summer.
If I'm the Cavs I totally wouldn't do it. Love only has one year left on his contract. Let LeBron sweet talk to him and he will sign there next season anyways. Wiggins could be the next big superstar. I'd be way to intrigued in what he can do to trade him. Especially when it looks like there might be other ways to get Love.
I don't actually. I want Lebron and Wiggins running the break and you need Wiggins' defense next to Irving (one of the three worst defenders in the league). I'd get the best PF you could get with Anthony Bennett and Dion Waiters.
I have a feeling McHale is a laughing stock everywhere within the Timberwolves Organization. Hence his incompetence is widely known an critical details told and heard by Timberwolves management and players throughout the years. Love ain't come to play for McHale.....
Love has already publicly stated that he would sign an extension with Cleveland if Lebron was there. If your Cleveland your crazy IMO not to do that trade. Wiggins for love in a Heartbeat and don't look back. Kyrie Irving Kevin Love Lebron James Thats a seriously good trio.
Oh wow. Lebron has a two year deal with a one year opt out. Lebron could opt out next year, let the Cavs sign Love straight up next year, and then Lebron resigns with Cleveland. They keep Wiggins and get Love anyway. Dynasty.
Wait... They can't do that right? Lebron being there only one year... They wouldn't have bird rights.
adam silver would transfer the bird rights from his previous years in cleveland, for basketball reasons
The one year opt out simply allows LeBron and the Cavs to have some cap and trade flexibility next summer. He'll undoubtedly opt out and sign another 1+1 year deal next summer. I don't think the Cavs trade Wiggins. They should have max cap space next summer. And if not they'll be able to create it without moving Wiggins. And now with that Haywood contact they'll be able to entice a trade for a max player to stay over the cap. Next summer Lamarcus and Marc Gasol will both be on the free agent market along with Love. Plus there no telling what other big name forward/centers will be available through trade. Cleveland will wind up with a stud big man by next summer to round out their team and dominate the East for the next 5 years or so. That's why Morey is collecting assets for a Love trade right now. Maybe he turns that Pelies pick into an unprotected pick today? Along with acquiring another asset in the Asik trade?
Just tying together some potential coincidences: 1) Minnesota removed Love from their wallpaper 2) Love followed Ariza within the last day 3) Cyberx said the rockets are concerned about how Parsons salary could impact a future Love trade. That Asik trade has always been primed to evolve into something else. Ryan Anderson could easily be folded into the deal using Houston 2nd round picks and euros as compensation.
